Everyone should have access to mental wellness services and we are here to help!
Our Mission
We strive to empower our clients to live the most meaningful life possible through affordable, flexible and assessible therapy in a non-judgmental environment. While we work to remove the stigma in our community through education and awareness.
About our Vision of being client-centered and connected to the community!
Fortitude Counseling and Wellness services was started by our Clinical Director, Beth Salter, as a side business when she worked for a community mental health provider. That’s eventually became the clinical Director for one of the offices for that community mental health provider and felt clients for not being put first and clinicians were burn out. She then went to work for a group private practice as a contractor and felt that they weren’t connected enough to the community.
This is how the idea of Fortitude Counseling & Wellness Services was born to provide services that were centered around with the clients’ needs and connect with the community needs. She still wanted to provide services that were easily accessible and affordable. Beth also did not want a wait list, when people called to get an appointment, she wanted them to have someone to see within a week. And someone decides to see a therapist or counselor they are ready for help now and if they have to wait for weeks, they may change their mind.
The business started with Beth as the only therapist and as her caseload got full, she added another therapist. This has continued to be the business model to ensure that our client’s never have to wait weeks for their first appointment. Fortitude also offered sliding fee scale for those that cannot afford services. We are currently planning to start a nonprofit to have funds to help people pay for services at any provider they choose. That is why there is a fundraiser for the new building expenses, as this will help keep overhead low so we can continue to offer low-cost services to those in need.
Insurance and Fees
In-Network Insurance Plans
Blue Cross Blue Shield (except blue local and blue value)
EverNorth (formerly Cigna)
United Healthcare (including Optum, UMR and other affiliate plans)
We are waiting for our contracts on Medicare and Medicaid for NC
MedCost (including CBHA)
Aetna
Friday Health
Magellan
If your insurance is not listed please contact us, as this is updated frequently.
Self- Pay or Out of Network Insurance
Our goal is to make therapy accessible to everyone, so we offer many options. These include seeing our intern, that is supervised by our clinical director for as little as $25. We also offer sliding fee scale based on financial need in case the intern is not a good match for you. Our self pay rates vary depending on the therapist you choose, please us the Contact form or call to get specific pricing. Do not let finances keep you from getting the services you deserve.
Functional Medicine Services
The cost will vary based on needs, as functional medicine covers many areas. These area include, overall physical health, hormones, weight concerns, autoimmune management. Please contact us for more information, as many times we will have package pricing depending on your needs. The practitioner will have a free 30 minute consult with you to determine if you are a good fit and give you more information on price, while explaining what outcomes you can expect.
Check your insurance.
We accept most major insurances, but can check to be sure your plan is included. We can also check on your out of pocket cost for copays and coinsurance for your appointments.
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