My physical office is located at 3030 Ashley Town Center Dr STE 203B, Charleston, SC 29414. However, I do provide telehealth to all areas of South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia.

Yes

Through an open collaboration, I conduct an extensive assessment of presenting concerns, any accompanying distress, and the negative impact those have caused across settings (e.g., at school, at work, in the community, with family and/or friends).

I then use evidence-based screening tools to determine whether an individual is an appropriate match for the type of treatment I provide.

If it is not a good fit, I use my professional, clinical judgement to make appropriate referrals to alternate providers.

Checking in

Letting you know what my preliminary agenda is for the session

Asking for your input on anything additional that you would like to discuss or work on

Working on the agenda items

Assigning between-session homework, based on our work that day and/or your goals for the coming week

At the end of session, asking what your takeaways are (e.g., something you found helpful or interesting)

Confirming the scheduling of our next session

The approach I take is very structured and organized. However, I am a big believer that you are the expert on what’s going on with you. You are my boss, and this is your time and your treatment. So you are welcome to use it as you see fit. I encourage you to let me know if there is ever a time when you would rather have a non-EMDR session or switch our focus to other concerns.

I’m pretty laid back, but I also enjoy intellectually stimulating conversations.

I try to incorporate humor, when appropriate, to bring some levity to our conversations. I have found that this is especially helpful when treating trauma, because the content of sessions can be very heavy and intense at times.

Intakes can take anywhere from 1-2 hours, depending on the quantity and complexity of the presenting concerns.

The intake will not be conducted until all documents on the Client Portal have been completed and signed.

That paperwork will need to be completed at least 24 hours prior to the start of the intake. This will allow adequate time for me to review your answers and come prepared with follow-up questions. If not provided in advance, the intake will need to be rescheduled.

I like to start off by meeting on a weekly basis. However, this can be more or less frequent, as needed. At minimum, I recommend that sessions not be any less frequent than biweekly. Otherwise, gains and skills learned may become hard to maintain between sessions.

The optimal length for EMDR sessions is 60-90 minutes, 1-2 times a week. However, this is flexible and can be adjusted based on needs and preferences.

Intakes: $185+

• Any additional time past 60 minutes is billed in 15-minute increments.

45-minute sessions: $140

60-minute sessions: $185

75-minute sessions: $230

90-minute sessions: $275

Yes, I partner with Alma to accept certain Aetna, Cigna, and Optum plans. I am also currently on the waitlist to accept Carelon, and BCBS Anthem plans.

Provide Alma with your insurance information at https://secure.helloalma.com/check-my-insurance-coverage/?provider=avery-spriggs& to see if yours is a plan I accept.

No, I do not. However, I’d be happy to refer to you out/link you with an in-network provider who may be able to.

All major credit and debit cards

Health Savings Account (HSA) cards

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) cards

Yes, I have always found it helpful to collaborate with all providers involved, so that the best possible treatment plan can be devised.

Yes, with at least 2 weeks’ notice. Administrative work outside of session is billed at my hourly rate, in 15-minute increments.

The amount of time it takes to write those letters will depend on how much information is required.

On average, it takes about 2-3 hours to write such letters.