Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and Family Counselor

CONTACT: (919) 647-4600 EXT 711

Jennifer Fortuny, LCMHCA

Hello, my name is Jennifer Fortuny. I relocated to North Carolina eight years ago after spending 20 years in Alaska. We are absolutely loving it here spending as much time outdoors at the lakes, beaches, and mountains as we can! I have been a mental health therapist for over 25 years and although I am able to work with all age groups, my passion and the bulk of my experience lies with children, adolescents, and families. I have three children of my own with two in college and one in high school and can relate with the stress of trying to juggle family, work, daily obligations, and stress. If you or your child are experiencing challenges, it is my goal to work together as a team in addressing strengths and barriers and in finding a peaceful balance. I am also a Duke University Certified Integrative Health Coach and am able to incorporate many aspects of overall health and wellness into therapy from a holistic viewpoint. I believe in a non-judgmental, nurturing, and caring approach to helping people feel better and be the best version of themselves!

EXPERTISE

I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHCA) and a Certified Integrative Health Coach certified by Duke University. I graduated from Northern Arizona University with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Alaska Pacific University. I have over 25 years of experience working with all ages, specifically children and adolescents in community mental health, 24/7 crisis residential shelter, and private practice settings. I have experience with individual, group, and family therapy with a focus on trauma, depression, anxiety, school, family, peer issues, and delinquency. 

COUNSELING APPROACHES

I utilize an eclectic approach in working towards overall health and wellness utilizing evidenced based models including but not limited to cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, art therapy, music, yoga, and holistic health. Holistic health is the concept of approaching overall wellness by treating the whole person, not just symptoms. Research indicates that those who adopt a holistic approach to healthcare are happier, healthier, and live longer. I believe a trusting relationship with individuals, children and parents is the foundation of healing and successful therapy and I work to build this trust at a pace that feels right to my clients. We are all experiencing an excessive amount of day to day stress and with the world changing around us due to COVID-19 we are all having to learn a new way of doing things. I would welcome the opportunity to join you in taking on these challenges together!

INSURANCES ACCEPTED

Please note, clients are responsible for calling their insurance to verify insurance benefits for Outpatient Therapy (in-network or out-of-network benefits if Wake Counseling provider is not in-network with your insurance plan). Here are commonly accepted plans by this provider:

• BCBS (Out-of-Network for Blue-Local Plans for Duke & WakeMed)

• Aetna

• Ambetter of NC

• Out-of-Network Insurance: We can provide a “Super Bill” invoice clients can submit to their insurance provider to claim out-of-network benefits. Client is responsible for verifying out-of-network benefits with their insurance plan.

Private/Self-pay, fee schedule is as following:

Initial Assessment/Consultation - $170

Individual 40-45-minute session - $105 

Individual 46–60-minute session - $140

Family 45-minute session - $120

Family 46–60-minute session- $160

There will be $105 no-show/late cancellation fee for missed appointment unless cancel/reschedule appointment with a 24-hour notice in advance.

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