MFMASON FRALEY
COUNSELING

FAQ

A few things you may want to know before getting started.

Starting therapy comes with practical questions—and sometimes a few uncertainties about what the process will actually be like.

Here are answers to some of the things people commonly ask before scheduling a consultation.

Common Questions

The practical details, answered.

Do you offer in-person and online therapy?

Yes. I offer in-person therapy at my offices in Denver and Arvada, and online therapy throughout Colorado.

Who do you work with?

I work with adults dealing with things like anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship patterns, shame, identity concerns, faith and spirituality, and major life transitions.

You do not need to fit neatly into one category to reach out.

How long are sessions?

Standard individual therapy sessions are typically 50 minutes.

Therapy intensives are longer, focused blocks of time designed for deeper work around a specific issue or pattern.

How often do we meet?

Most clients begin with weekly sessions because consistency helps build momentum.

Depending on your goals, needs, and progress, we may later adjust the frequency.

What happens in the first session?

The first session is mostly about getting a clearer sense of what brings you in, what you want to change, and what may be contributing to the patterns you are experiencing.

You do not need to arrive with everything figured out.

We will also talk about what therapy with me tends to look like and whether the approach feels like a good fit.

How do I know if we’re a good fit?

Therapy works best when you feel comfortable enough to be honest and when the therapist’s way of working makes sense to you.

I tend to be engaged, conversational, and direct. I will ask questions, offer observations, and help us stay focused on what matters rather than simply listening passively.

A consultation is a good way to get a feel for whether that approach fits what you are looking for.

Do you take insurance?

No. I am a private-pay practice and do not bill insurance.

My fee is $135 for a 50-minute individual therapy session.

If you have out-of-network benefits, I can provide documentation you may be able to submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. Reimbursement is determined by your insurance plan and is not guaranteed.

What is your fee?

My fee is $135 per 50-minute individual therapy session.

I am a cash-pay/private-pay practice and do not accept insurance.

What if I want to incorporate faith into therapy?

Faith can be part of therapy if it is important to you.

For clients who want to integrate spiritual or religious concerns into the work, I am comfortable discussing faith, meaning, conscience, vocation, doubt, guilt, and other spiritual questions alongside psychological concerns.

At the same time, faith does not have to be part of therapy if you do not want it to be.

Do I have to talk about trauma?

No.

Therapy is not about forcing you to revisit experiences before you are ready.

If past experiences are affecting your present life, we can approach them gradually and in a way that feels manageable.

The goal is not to push through as much difficult material as possible. It is to work with what is relevant at a pace that is actually useful.

What are therapy intensives?

Therapy intensives are extended sessions designed for concentrated work around a specific issue, experience, or pattern.

Instead of working for an hour at a time across many weeks, an intensive gives us several hours of uninterrupted time to go deeper.

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Do you offer couples therapy?

Yes. I offer couples therapy and couples intensives for relationships that need more focused time to understand recurring conflict, emotional distance, trust injuries, and deeper attachment patterns.

What if I’m not sure what I need?

That is completely fine.

Many people know that something feels wrong before they know exactly how to describe it.

You may feel stuck, anxious, disconnected, dissatisfied, ashamed, irritable, or simply aware that the same patterns keep repeating.

Part of therapy is figuring out what is actually happening.

How do I get started?

Start by scheduling a consultation.

We can talk briefly about what brings you in, what you are hoping to work on, and whether my approach seems like a good fit.

Ready to take the next step?

Schedule a consultation to see if we're a good fit.

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