Frequently Asked Questions

Couples counseling is a guided process where partners work with a trained therapist to strengthen communication, resolve conflicts, rebuild trust, and create healthier patterns.

At Mustard Seed Christian Counseling, I provide this service through online couples counseling for Tennessee, California, South Carolina, and Florida.

Couples seek therapy to improve their communication, to address frequent arguments, to decrease emotional distance, in preparation for or during life transitions, for healing after a breach of trust, or just to make sure they’re on the same page and to maintain a healthy relationship.

Prior to getting married is another excellent time to seek couples counseling, so that you can get most or all of the potential questions and issues on the table, BEFORE the big day.

Whether you’re joining online from Tennessee, California, South Carolina, Florida, counseling can support you at any stage of your relationship.

No. Many couples use counseling proactively to deepen connection or strengthen communication.

Preventative support is especially helpful for couples navigating busy seasons of life across states like Tennessee and California.

Sessions are held weekly or biweekly via exclusively online couples counseling. You’ll explore relationship patterns, learn communication & conflict management tools, and work toward shared goals with your therapist.

Treatment length varies.

Many couples see change in 8–12 sessions, but deeper issues or long-standing patterns may take longer.

It also depends on how invested the couple is in making changes.

Yes. The confidentiality policies and legal exceptions are clearly outlined in the Consent & Disclosure form.

For Couples Counseling, I have a “No Secrets” Policy, when conducting family or couples counseling.  If you share something with Brittanie during an individual session, she will encourage you to address it in the next session that includes all parties.  This also means that if you participate in family, and/or marital/couples therapy, Brittanie is permitted to use information obtained in an individual session that you may have had with her, during a future joint session.  

Most sessions are together. Occasionally, a therapist may schedule a brief individual check-in to gather context.

Absolutely! Our clients across all four states experience the same benefits as in-person therapy—greater connection, fewer conflicts, and healthier communication patterns.

Most plans do not cover couples counseling, but many clients choose private pay, HSA cards, or request superbills when eligible.

A Super Bill is a receipt you can provide to your insurance provider to request full or partial reimbursement of your out of pocket costs.

Please contact your insurance provider to inquire about your Out of Network Benefits.

Most couples experience:

• Better communication

• Reduced conflict and reactivity

• Healthier emotional connection

• Renewed trust and intimacy

• Greater clarity and stability in the relationship

Individual counseling is a one-on-one therapeutic space focused on helping you process emotions, understand patterns, and build healthier coping skills. Whether you’re navigating stress in Tennessee, managing anxiety in California, or adjusting to life transitions in South Carolina or Florida, therapy provides a supportive, confidential place to grow and heal.

Most people seek counseling when they feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to manage certain emotions or situations. If you’re experiencing ongoing stress, anxiety, irritability, relationship issues, or difficulty balancing responsibilities, individual counseling can help. You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit—many clients across Tennessee, California, South Carolina, and Florida use therapy as a proactive tool for personal development and well-being.

• Anxiety and stress

• Depression

• Relationship challenges

• Grief and loss

• Life transitions

• Self-worth and identity concerns

• Burnout

• Faith-related or values-based concerns

Clients in Tennessee, California, South Carolina, and Florida often come to therapy for help navigating both everyday stress and deeper emotional struggles.

Your first session is focused on getting to know you—your story, your goals, and what brought you to therapy. We will discuss what’s working, what isn’t, and what you hope to change. It’s normal to feel nervous at first; many clients across Tennessee, California, South Carolina, and Florida report that the first session helps them feel relieved and grounded.

Therapy length varies from person to person. Some clients prefer short-term counseling to manage a specific concern, while others continue long-term for ongoing support and personal growth. Whether you’re attending therapy from Tennessee, California, South Carolina, or Florida, we will discuss your goals together and tailor a plan that fits your needs.

I typically have clients start with weekly sessions to build momentum and see steady progress. Over time, some shift to biweekly or monthly sessions depending on their goals. Frequency is flexible and personalized.

You don’t need to prepare anything special. However, you might find it helpful to think about:

• What’s been weighing on you

• What you hope to change

• Any questions you want to ask

  Clients across Tennessee, California, South Carolina, and Florida often say that simply showing up with an open mind is enough.

Yes.

Everything you share in therapy is confidential according to federal and state laws. Privacy is a top priority whether you're receiving counseling in Tennessee, California, South Carolina, or Florida.

I do not accept insurance.

Many clients use private pay for increased privacy and flexibility, while others utilize out-of-network benefits.

I can provide superbills for clients in Tennessee, California, South Carolina, and Florida who want to submit claims to their insurance company for full or partial reimbursement.

To better understand why I do not accept insurance, please click here.