Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of counseling services?

I presently work with the following insurance companies - Blue Cross of Idaho, BPA, Cigna, and Medicaid.  I am in the process of developing contracts with additional insurance companies. Clients are responsible for any copay or coinsurance costs at the time of the session. 

I also am available to conduct services on a private pay basis. Sometimes individuals choose private pay services in order to insure confidentiality in certain situations.  

          Private Pay Cost  45-60 minutes - $125

I am willing to work on a sliding fee scale with individuals who report limited income and bring evidence of their financial status.  I use a standard scale to assign rates. 

In addition, hypnotherapy sessions have been successful in smoking cessation and weight loss. This involves a homework commitment, along with attendance of a few hypnosis sessions. This service may not be covered under your insurance, but package pricing is available. 

I want to know about my therapist.

My name is Russ Adams. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Idaho (6742) and in Texas. I attended Auburn University and Texas Tech University to complete my training. I initially studied existential approaches to marital and family counseling. I work with individuals, relationships, and families using a systems perspective addressing the significance and impact of each member of the relationship or family surrounding the issue. All members are involved, and all are impacted. The solution is found in participation together around the issue. Existentialism views healthy families and individuals as adaptable, creative, communicative, resolution-focused, intimate, affectionate, and playful. Therapy is a process of encouraging or building these characteristics in the individual, relationship, or family. 

As a therapist, I have worked in a variety of different settings over the past 35 years providing counseling related to a many issues. More recently, I have trained in other approaches of therapy to broaden my experience. These areas include Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement-Desensitization-Reprogramming (EMDR), Neurolinguistic Programming, and Hypnotherapy. 

My current office number is 208-315-6265. Please call me if you have any questions. 

What about the "training" part of the practice?

Supervision and consultation

I am an approved supervisor in the states of Idaho and Texas. I provide supervision for clinicians who are accruing hours toward licensure. I am also available for consultation for other clinicians or other professionals. 

CEU

Plans are in process for providing continuing education hours covering various topics and issues related to life and to improvement of counseling skills. 

Podcasts

I am currently producing a podcast on Spotify called "Reflections for New Beginnings."

Training

Plans are in place for trainings in the community on subjects related to health and wellness.