Anchor Ridge Counseling & Consulting
Your First Steps at Anchor Ridge
Beginning counseling can bring a mix of relief, hesitation, and uncertainty.
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If you are considering reaching out, this page is here to help you know what the process looks like and what you can expect. The hope is that from the very beginning, you experience counseling as a place of steadiness, clarity, and care.
Reaching Out
I know taking the first step toward support can be difficult. Because of that, communication matters to me.
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If you reach out, you can expect to hear back from me within 24 business hours. That is my commitment to you.
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The relationship between counselor and client matters, and I want the process to feel clear and respectful from the beginning. While email and phone communication are helpful for scheduling and practical needs, the deeper therapeutic work is meant to happen in session, where there is space to slow down and give it the attention it deserves.
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You are also welcome to schedule your first session directly using the link below if that feels easier.
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Some people prefer to reach out first. Others prefer to go ahead and secure a time. Either is completely welcome.
What the Counseling Process Feels Like
It takes courage to walk into a counseling room.
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My hope is to create a place where you can show up as you are, right in the middle of your actual life, without needing to perform, explain everything perfectly, or have it all figured out.
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In the beginning, we will spend time understanding what is bringing you in, what life has felt like recently, and what patterns, pressures, or questions seem most important to explore. We will build that understanding together.
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Counseling here is collaborative. That means I am not simply giving advice from a distance. We will work to understand your story, your current challenges, and what healing, clarity, or change might look like in your particular situation.
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Sessions are 50 minutes in length.
Finding the Right Pace
Each client’s needs are different, which means the pace and length of counseling can look different from person to person.
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Some people come in with one primary concern and need support for a shorter season. Others find that counseling becomes a longer process of understanding patterns more deeply, working through relationships, or navigating a difficult transition with greater steadiness.
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My approach is grounded in research-backed methods while also staying flexible enough to respond to what you uniquely need. The goal is not to force your story into a formula, but to offer care that is thoughtful, effective, and fitting for where you are.
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As we move forward, we will continue paying attention to what is helping, what is needed, and what kind of support makes the most sense for you.
Fees and Payment
I believe counseling is a meaningful investment in your health, relationships, and overall well-being. My goal is to be transparent about cost from the beginning.
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Current session fees are:
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$140 for individual sessions
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$150 for couples sessions
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Anchor Ridge operates as a private pay practice. This allows the counseling process to remain more personal, flexible, and focused on your care rather than insurance requirements.
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If helpful, I can provide a superbill that you may submit for possible out-of-network reimbursement through your insurance plan.
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If you have questions about fees or payment, I want that conversation to feel straightforward and comfortable.
Arriving at the Office
When you arrive for your appointment, there is plenty of parking available around the office suites.
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Please enter Suite 400. You will find "Jared Meyer, LPC" is listed on the door.
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Once inside, you are welcome to take a seat in the waiting area. At our scheduled time, I will come out and meet you.
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My hope is that the office feels calm, welcoming, and easy to navigate. If there is anything about the office experience that would help you feel more comfortable, please let me know.
A Place to Begin
If you are considering counseling, you do not need to have everything sorted out before you begin.
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You only need a place to start.
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My hope is that Anchor Ridge can be a place where you feel safe enough to be honest, supported enough to keep going, and steady enough to begin moving toward what matters most.