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Megan Mills

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What is your go-to approach for individual therapy?

My go-to approach for helping people in individual therapy is to focus on the goals of the client and build a therapeutic rapport. I find the best benefit in this approach because it allows the client to fully engage in the sessions.

What tools do you teach in individual therapy?

I teach the following tools in individual therapy: communication skills, relaxation skills, regulating emotions, and other healthy coping skills for a variety of emotions.

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in individual therapy?

I know a client is making meaningful progress in individual therapy when they are able to use the tools discussed on therapy outside of the sessions.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement individual therapy?

Clients can supplement their time in individual therapy by spending time engaging in activities with friends and family.

What should someone do to prepare for starting individual therapy?

To prepare for your first individual therapy session, you can identify specific goals you want to accomplish through therapy.

Starting Individual therapy in Germantown

What is individual therapy?

Individual therapy, also known as Individual therapy, allows people to engage in private sessions with a skilled therapist, counselor, or psychologist. The core objective of individual therapy is to establish a secure and confidential setting where you can openly discuss whatever emotional, psychological, or behavioral challenges you face. Through these one-on-one sessions, the client and therapist work together to delve into, comprehend, and ultimately find solutions for the issues at hand in their life.

How does individual therapy work?

Individual therapy unfolds in a structured process, commencing with an initial assessment in which the therapist gathers essential information about your history, concerns, and objectives. Together, you and your therapist collaboratively establish specific, attainable goals for your sessions, which can encompass symptom alleviation, personal development, or finding solutions to particular challenges.

Can individual therapy help me?

Yes, individual therapy, also known as Individual therapy, at Thriveworks can help you to improve your mental health and overall quality of life.

Is individual therapy conducted in person or online?

Individual therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and via Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does individual therapy last?

The duration of your individual therapy sessions will vary. The decision on the number and frequency of sessions is typically collaboratively determined by the client and therapist.

How much does individual therapy cost?

At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 360+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Germantown accept 25 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Maryland | BCBS HMO

  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Maryland | BCBS PPO

  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Maryland | Montgomery HMO

  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Maryland | Montgomery PPO

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

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Self-pay costs at Germantown
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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My therapist is easy to work with and not pushy.
Lynne Sep 2025
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Easy and approachable
Joyce Sep 2025
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The issue with submitting prescriptions should be looked into
Laquazia Jun 2025
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I am really enjoying my sessions with Katie - they feel authentic and cathartic. It's been really great to establish a care for my voice and needs especially in a transitional time.
Anjulika Jun 2025
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Everything was great!
Teresa Jun 2025
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Audrey is very caring and thoughtful, and she has helped me a great deal.
Lynne Jun 2025
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Provider was good
Sohil Jun 2025
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I love that i found thrive works. It was very hard to find an in-person provider in my area. With thriveworks its was easy to find a provider that I enjoy meeting with. It was easy to find a woman provider as well as,a woman of color which was very important to me. My provider is easy to talk to, very kind, and not super pushy which I enjoy.
Read more I love that i found thrive works. It was very hard to find an in-person provider in my area. With thriveworks its was easy to find a provider that I enjoy meeting with. It was easy to find a woman provider as well as,a woman of color which was very important to me. My provider is easy to talk to, very kind, and not super pushy which I enjoy.
Wynshauna Jun 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Germantown is located in Executive Park Circle on Executive Park Ct. To find our building, turn either left or right (depending on your direction) into Executive Park Cir. from Wisteria Dr., and turn at the third cross street. Our building is across the street from Germantown Family and Cosmetic Dentistry and Seneca Dental Care, and shared by Potomac Nephrology, among other businesses. The closest bus stop is Wisteria Dr. & 17941.

Phone number

(240) 266-9148

Languages spoken by MD providers

  • English
  • French
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