Welcome to Abundant Living—we’re so glad you’re here! We hope the information below will be helpful to you as you prepare for your first visit.
Your first session is about getting to know you. There’s no pressure to have everything figured out or to share more than you’re comfortable with. Your therapist will ask what brought you in, what you’re hoping for, and what life looks like right now. It’s a conversation, not an evaluation, and most people leave feeling heard.
Not sure you’re ready? Start with a free consultation. We return calls within 24 hours, often the same day.
You can even kick off your shoes if you’d like—it’s not unheard of here! At Abundant Living, we proudly maintain a small office environment, affording our clients with an intimate, personal experience in a casual atmosphere. We hope you’ll come early and enjoy some relaxing time for yourself in our waiting room, where we offer hot and cold beverages and a soothing ambiance. Have a cup of coffee or tea and unwind for a moment! And because of our small town location, we take extra measures to protect client confidentiality, offering a private entrance and parking at the rear of our building.
You’ll find us at 104 East 6th Avenue, Rome, GA 30161. We’re open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM (last session at 7:00 PM), and every other Saturday, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM (last session at 1:00 PM). Online sessions are available during the same hours for clients anywhere in Georgia.
Fees vary with each therapist. Please contact us for more details. If you’re concerned that finances may keep you from getting the support you need, please let us know and we will do our best to work with your specific financial situation.
At this time all of our therapists are out of network providers. As out of network (OON) providers, many insurance policies will reimburse a percentage of your out of pocket cost per session. Please check with your insurance directly to understand your specific coverage. You will be responsible for paying at the time of service and we will provide you with an invoice that you can submit to your insurance for reimbursement. If this is an option that you would like to consider, please contact us and we’ll be happy to discuss the questions you may need to ask to be fully informed of the coverage provided.
You may also use a Health Savings or Flex Account. Using a pre-tax Flex or Health Savings Account for counseling can save you money and avoid the complications of using insurance. Unlike using your health insurance for counseling, this option does not require that we provide your insurance company with your mental health diagnosis. We are typically able to directly charge credit cards associated with your employer sponsored HRA or HSA (Health Savings Account; Flex Spending Account) type account.
We accept cash, check and credit card, as well as Health Savings and Flex Account cards. We’re a private-pay practice, and we’re happy to provide a superbill if you’d like to seek out-of-network reimbursement. You can also review our Good Faith Estimate notice.
Please provide 24 hours notice if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment. If you do not attend your scheduled therapy appointment, or you have not notified us at least 24 hours in advance, you will be required to pay the full cost of the session.
Don’t see what you’re looking for here? Please feel free to leave us a message when you book your appointment and we’ll do our best to address your concern!
Not at all. Asking for help is one of the strongest decisions you can make, demonstrating a sense of initiative and an ability to self-reflect and identify complex issues. Perhaps this particular problem feels overwhelming and is making it difficult to access the qualities and skills you’ve relied on in the past. In our work together, we’ll help you identify those inner strengths and implement them in your current situation.
Absolutely not! While we’re happy to incorporate Christian beliefs and philosophies into our sessions and find that it is valuable to our Christian clients, being a Christian is by no means a requirement. We treat clients of all faith backgrounds and always respect a client’s beliefs. If you’re not religious, we will never impose our beliefs on you.
There are so many types of counseling available, and there are certainly benefits to each approach! While we are happy to incorporate Christian beliefs into our sessions—which may include praying with a client or referencing scripture, depending on the client’s comfort level—we are also Licensed Professional Counselors and use science-based approaches based on our years of education and training. This makes for a unique, hybrid counseling model that is not only holistic, but also highly attuned to each client’s needs.
For some clients, medication can be a helpful, and even necessary, treatment option. However, we believe that medication is most effective when used alongside regular therapy sessions. In our work together, we’ll explore the root of the issue, dig deep into your behavior, and teach strategies that can help you accomplish your personal and/or relational goals.
Great question—and we get asked this one quite a bit! 10:10 is actually a reference to John 10:10, “I have come to give you life in abundance.” It’s one of Mandi’s favorite verses and the inspiration behind the Abundant Living practice name. We feel that it really captures the heart of our practice!
Please use the client portal to access our new client forms. You will receive your log-in information prior to your first appointment.
