# Desert Palm Counseling

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Unraveling trauma to heal.

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- [Desert Palm Counseling - EMDR Therapy in Arizona and Virginia](https://desertpalmcounseling.com/): At Desert Palm Counseling, LLC you will be provided with high-quality care and compassion when you need it most. Specializing in EMDR Trauma Treatment
- [How to Access Essential Crisis Information Quickly](https://desertpalmcounseling.com/helpful-resources/): Crisis information and emergency helplines for immediate support, including the National Suicide Hotline and state resources.
- [Essential trauma-informed care for lasting healing](https://desertpalmcounseling.com/meet-the-therapist/): Trauma informed care with EMDR therapy by Stacy Mora, M.A., LPC, EMDR-certified. She serves Arizona and Virginia, supporting individuals across the lifespan.
- [Get to Know Desert Palm Counseling - At a Glance](https://desertpalmcounseling.com/a-homepage-section/): Desert Palm Counseling, LLC. is located in Yuma, AZ and was founded by Stacy Mora, MA, LPC in 2021. This is a single-owner, private practice that provides online counseling sessions to residents living in Arizona and Virginia. The practice's primary treatment focus is on healing and moving forward from traumatic or negative life experiences. Stacy utilizes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as her main treatment modality. This is one of the quickest and most effective treatments for addressing trauma and/or other negative life experiences that are impacting your health, relationships, success, happiness, etc. You can learn more about EMDR by clicking here. Home Meet the Owner Why Choose Desert Palm Counseling?
- [Online Therapy in AZ and VA - How to Get Started](https://desertpalmcounseling.com/what-to-expect/): What therapy will Stacy Mora, LPC look like. Therapy Session Formats Telehealth in Arizona & Virginia Individual online counseling is my primary service format. I am fully licensed to provide telehealth counseling sessions throughout both Arizona and Virginia, allowing you to receive professional support from the comfort of your home or any private location. Ensuring Your Confidentiality & PrivacyTo protect your privacy and ensure the highest quality of care during telehealth sessions, please plan to meet in a quiet, fully private room on a secure internet connection. Using earbuds or headphones is strongly recommended if anyone else is present in your location. Local Yuma In-Person Options: For clients living in the Yuma, AZ area, in-person sessions can be arranged on a mobile basis—either at your residence or an agreed-upon private community location (such as a reserved room at the public library). Including Family or Support: At times, it may be appropriate to include another person in a session, depending on your treatment needs and our mutual agreement. Note for Parents/Guardians: Services for children or teens may involve a combination of individual and family sessions.I am licensed to provide counseling sessions online throughout Arizona and Virginia! This way you can do counseling sessions from the comfort of your own home or other convenient, private location. To ensure confidentiality, it is advised you be in a private room, utilize earbuds if you expect company, and ensure your connection is private. Getting Started First Session: We will get to know each other, assess your needs, make sure we are a good fit, and begin initial treatment planning. Second Session: We will finalize your treatment plan and begin our focused work together. Special Note: When working with trauma—especially using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)—we always start by building and enhancing positive coping resources in your toolbox. While treatment length varies, single-event/isolated trauma often averages around six sessions. Please feel free to ask any questions you have regarding session length, frequency, or the therapeutic process! Rates & Insurance Participating Insurance Providers by State AetnaActiveActiveCignaActiveActiveCarelon Behavioral HealthActiveActiveUnited Healthcare (Optum) Coming SoonComing SoonAnthem Blue Cross & Blue ShieldOut-of-NetworkActiveCareFirst Blue Cross & Blue ShieldActiveActiveOxford (Optum)Coming SoonComing SoonOscar (Optum)Coming SoonComing SoonTri-CareOut-of-NetworkOut-of-Network Self-Pay At this time, any insurance plans not listed above are considered out-of-network. Upon request, I can provide you with a "superbill" and itemized receipts to submit to your insurance provider for potential reimbursement. It is your responsibility to contact your insurance company directly to verify your out-of-network coverage, benefits, and limitations regarding online counseling (telehealth). Please note that for insurance companies to cover counseling sessions, they require a formal mental health diagnosis, clinical justification, treatment goals, and approval for the frequency and length of treatment. If you elect not to use insurance, or if you require a level of care not covered by your plan, services will be provided based on my self-pay rates. If you choose to switch to insurance at a later date, those benefits cannot be applied retroactively to sessions completed prior to that change. Self-Pay Rates: $160 | 45–60 minute session $210 | 90 minute session Fees are due on the day of service. My fees are not intended to be a barrier to receiving quality care. If you are experiencing financial hardship, please feel free to discuss it with me so we can explore potential options together based on your circumstances. As a thank you for your service, I am proud to offer a discounted rate for community helpers! If you are a member of law enforcement, military (active or veteran), fire services, emergency medical services, dispatch, corrections, or a fellow mental health professional, please ask about my Community Helper Rate. Spouses are eligible as well! Please click the link below for more information about how the "No Surprises Act" law impacts you and your rights as a self-pay client. No Surprises Act Good Faith Estimate Free 15 Minute Phone Consultation Finding the right therapist is just as important as making the decision to start therapy. To make sure we are a great fit, I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation for all prospective clients prior to scheduling an initial session. This gives us a chance to briefly discuss your needs, answer any questions you have, and confirm that my approach aligns with what you are looking for. If you prefer to skip the phone consult and move straight to booking your first full session, just let me know when you reach out! Client Portal Access Once we decide to work together, you will receive an email invitation to set up your account on my secure client portal using a unique password. Through your portal, you can securely complete intake paperwork, manage appointments, access telehealth sessions, and send private messages to me. To protect your confidentiality, please do not share your login credentials with anyone. Because sensitive personal and treatment information is stored on the portal, ensure you only access it from a secure network and on a private, personal device. You can access the client portal anytime through the link on my website. Once you log in, your dashboard will display your upcoming appointments and pending paperwork. Home Schedule an Appointment Contact Stacy What is EMDR?
- [Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)](https://desertpalmcounseling.com/what-is-emdr/): Home Therapist Contact Stacy Learn More
- [Being Mindful, Reduce Stress](https://desertpalmcounseling.com/meet-the-therapist/being-mindful-reduce-stress/): Life begins at the end of your comfort zone. Mindfulness is the ability to be fully present in the only time we have control over - "now". Grounding oneself in nature is a great way to reset, practice Mindfulness, and let go of stress. Hiking to points of interest, like breathtaking views and overlooks, waterfalls,
- [No Surprise Act](https://desertpalmcounseling.com/no-surprise-act/): YOUR RIGHTS AND PROTECTIONS AGAINST SURPRISE MEDICAL BILLS (OMB Control Number:
- [Good Faith Estimate](https://desertpalmcounseling.com/good-faith-estimate/): You Have The Right To Receive A “Good Faith Estimate” Explaining How Much Your Medical Care Will Cost Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items or services. You have the right to receive a
- [Contact](https://desertpalmcounseling.com/contact/): For new or potential clients, please use the following form for non-urgent matters. You may also call or text me directly at 928-750-5058. For managing appointments, please log into the client portal.
- [Privacy Policy](https://desertpalmcounseling.com/privacy-policy/): Who we are Our website address is: https://desertpalmcounseling.com. If you visit our site, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser. Embedded content from other websites Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos,