➤ LOCATION

Counseling Solutions of the Ozarks is located in the Doctors Building:

1531 E. Sunshine St., W-29
Springfield, MO 65804

☎ CONTACT

417-887-9950 (main office)
417-849-6679

briancvega@me.com

Brian Vega

MS, LPC, NCC

Brian started Counseling Solutions in 2005 and is a board certified Licensed Professional Counselor who is certified in Civil and Family Mediation and trained in EMDR techniques. Brian has supervised over 35 Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselors (PLPCs) for the state of Missouri, and he has been an instructor in the graduate counseling program at Missouri State University. In addition to couples and individual therapy, Brian offers anger management classes and facilitates groups for LGBTQ adults. Brian works with all adults, but specializes in working with the following:

• Couples needing help (unmarried, premarital, married, divorcing/divorced, open, poly-amorous, mixed-orientation)

• The LGBTQ community, sexual orientation, and gender identity

Services

• Couples Counseling

• Individual Counseling

• Integrative EMDR Therapy

• Gender-affirming Care

• Anger Management Classes

• Group Counseling

• Supervision for PLPCs and Counseling Interns

• Assessment and Letters for an Emotional Support Animal (ESA)

Goals

When you come to counseling, you will be accepted without judgment and treated with unconditional positive regard and respect. I will tailor my therapeutic style to meet your unique needs. I can help you achieve your goals, feel better, and start leading the life you want to live.

Fees

Individual Counseling

$110 per 50-minute session; $165 per 90-minute session

Couples/Family Counseling

$125 per 50-minute session; $190 per 90-minute session

Group Counseling

$40 per 90-minute session

If insurance covers mental health counseling, payment is accepted at the time of service, and the client is responsible for submitting a receipt to the insurance company for reimbursement.

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Payment and Your Privacy

Our therapists are self-pay only. This means that payment is due at the time of service. A billable receipt can be provided that you can submit to your insurance for whatever reimbursement they provide for out-of-network mental health services. You would have to check with your provider as benefits are plan-specific.

Why is self-pay a better option for some people?

The ability to meet your individual needs.

Insurance companies require a diagnosis to reimburse for services. As a result, they require documentation to show that therapeutic work is being done in session to meet this goal. Many of our clients don't have a mental health diagnosis, and just need help with personal goals, building skills, relationships, or processing life challenges. Self-pay insures that the focus of your sessions is about your own goals and not ones that are dictated by insurance requirements.

Choice

Most insurance companies require that you select from a limited number of providers that are in their network. With self-pay, you choose your own service provider that is compatible to your needs and comfort level.

Privacy

By choosing to pay privately for your services, you are electing to seek more confidentiality for you or your loved ones. When you self-pay, your private health information is never shared with anyone unless you request it or records are subpoenaed by a court of law. No one has to know you are receiving services. Some of our clients are worried about using insurance because they don't want to have a pre-existing condition on their health record; others are worried that getting help could be used against them in a divorce or custody settlement. Self-pay means that you and your therapist are the only ones that know you are in therapy.