Getting Started
How to book.
Reaching out is the hardest part. Here’s exactly what happens next — no surprises, no guesswork.
Book
Pick a platform, choose a time.
I see clients through Headway and Alma. Either one handles scheduling, insurance verification, and your intake paperwork in the same place — nothing to print, nothing to mail. Use whichever you prefer; I’m on both.
Not ready to book? Every first conversation is a free 15-minute call, with no obligation. Call or text 678-975-6244, or email ashleymsmithlpc@gmail.com. You can also find me on Psychology Today.
What it costs
$80 per individual session · $100 per couples session.
I’m also in network with Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia, Carelon Behavioral Health, and Cigna. When you book through Headway or Alma, your coverage and any copay are verified up front — so you’ll know your cost before the first session, not after.
More plans accepted through Alma
Booking through Alma also covers Meritain and Nippon, along with these plans administered through Aetna or Cigna:
- Allied Benefit Systems — Aetna
- Allied Benefit Systems — Cigna
- Christian Brothers Services — Aetna
- EVHC — Aetna
- EVHC — Cigna
- Health Scope — Aetna
- Lucent Health Solutions — Cigna
- Luminare Health — Aetna
- Luminare Health — Cigna
- Trustmark Health Benefits — Cigna
- Trustmark Small Business Benefits — Aetna
Not sure which applies to you? Alma verifies your benefits before the first session, so you’ll know for certain up front.
How long is a session?
About an hour — what’s often called a “therapy hour.” In practice that usually means a scheduled hour with the session itself running just under it. For the last seven minutes of our time together we will reiterate what was addressed during the session and make plans for our next meeting. I also offer 45-minute sessions if that is your preference. Regardless of the amount of time we meet, you’ll have my full attention for the whole of it.
Where do sessions happen?
Everything is telehealth — you join by secure video from wherever you’re comfortable. Your session link comes through whichever platform you booked with.
Because therapy is licensed at the state level, I can see clients located anywhere in Georgia.
Who I work with
Individuals and couples, across a wide range of concerns — with specialized focus on sex therapy and OCD.
Paperwork
Your intake forms, consent documents, and privacy notices are all handled inside Headway or Alma when you book — there’s nothing to download here. If anything is unclear, ask me at the free consultation and we’ll walk through it together.
Ready when you are.
Start with the free 15-minute call. There’s no obligation, and no pressure to decide anything on the spot.