Individual & Couple Therapy for First Responders and First Receivers
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Erica Birkley specializes in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, sleep problems/insomnia, anger, and relationship issues for first responders and their spouses/partners.
She only uses evidence-based therapies, meaning treatment that has shown to be effective for certain diagnoses and symptoms.
Christian, Bible-based counseling is available upon request.
Dr. Birkley is currently accepting new patients and is on a one-month waitlist.
Therapies offered for PTSD
Click on each therapy to learn more about what to expect in treatment.
Out-of-Network Insurance
Dr. Birkley is an out-of-network provider but she does accept private pay via Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and all major credit cards. Clients are automatically billed the morning after each session.
For individuals with insurance coverage, Dr. Birkley can provide documentation of clinical services in the form of a Superbill that clients may submit to their insurance company for possible reimbursement depending on their insurance plan.
Clients are encouraged to contact their insurance provider in advance of their first session to discuss whether a prior-authorization is required from Dr. Birkley for services and if a Superbill is accepted as well as the estimated reimbursement to be expected.
Rates
Intake Assessment for Individual and Couple Therapy
$250 - 90 minutes
Individual Therapy
$200 - 60 minutes
$250 - 90 minutes (PE sessions 3+)
Couple Therapy
$250 - 90 minutes
Clinical Psychological Evaluation
Diagnostic Assessment and Report (without therapy)
$250/hour
Kentucky Fire Comission
PTSD Funding and Reimbursment Program
This confidential program offers reimbursement for PTSD treatment including outpatient therapy for current fulltime and volunteer firefighters, or those serving as such in the past five years, in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Dr. Birkley will assist clients in completing the initial application and reimbursement requests.
Clinic Information
Dr. Birkley offers mental health treatment in-person as well as online via telehealth to clients located in Ohio and Kentucky.
