Why Therapy? FAQ's
"I need an affordable couples therapist near me."
Virtual sessions allow you to select the therapist who fits you best. If you prefer in-person sessions, the office is located in Seminole located in the Tampa Bay region.
Rise Above Counseling makes counseling affordable by partnering with Mentaya, a service that streamlines getting reimbursed for your therapy sessions through out-of-network benefits. Check it out by signing up for Mentaya: https://mentaya.com/patients
"I need a therapist who takes my insurance."
Rise Above Counseling accepts Aetna and United.
"I'm a Christian and want a therapist who understands my faith and is qualified."
Jacqueline Sager is a Christian who is also a counselor. She welcomes all people, regardless of faith, into her office. She has a BA from Wheaton College, a Christian liberal arts school in Chicago. She completed her graduate degree from Webster University and interned at Suncoast Center in St. Petersburg.
"I'm constantly anxious about my marriage and I don't know what to do."
Rise Above Counseling Services offers the Gottman Method for couples counseling. Jacqueline is Level 1 trained in Gottman Method. The method is widely respected and is based on research. To learn more, check out this article on the Gottman Method from the American Psychological Association.