Frequently Asked Questions

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GP Therapy and Wellness is a psychotherapy practice that provides individual therapy services online. The owner and clinician of the practice is Gloria Permison, a Clinical Social Worker licensed to provide virtual therapy sessions for those in SC, NC, and NJ. Gloria is able to see clients in NJ and the Carolinas through a HIPPA compliant virtual platform that is convenient and easy to use. She is also able to provide consultation services, referrals, letters of support for gender affirming procedures, and immigration evaluations. Please CLICK HERE to read her Psychology Today profile or copy and paste the following link into your browser:  https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1266916 

Also, this is the link to the South Carolina provider directory where you can find Gloria listed as a independently licensed telehealth provider for the state of South Carolina:  Counselor Telehealth Registration Listing - SCLLR 

Therapy can benefit anyone if you are willing to give it a try and want the convenience of online sessions. Gloria offers virtual therapy for adolescents and adults who are looking to improve their overall emotional well-being. For sessions, you have to physically be in either the state of New Jersey, South Carolina, or North Carolina. If you would like to try online therapy sessions, please take advantage of a free 15-minute consultation to get you started and address any questions.

Yes, GP Therapy and Wellness is a LGBTQIA+ friendly practice that provides a safe and welcoming environment for individuals of all gender identities and sexual orientations. Gloria uses She/Her/Hers pronouns and will invite you to share how you would like to identify. Also, Gloria follows the WPATH guidelines and can provide letters of support for those seeking certain gender affirming procedures.

The frequency of therapy sessions will depend on your individual needs, goals, and schedule. Many clients attend therapy once a week, while others may attend less frequently. We will work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan and re-evaluate as needed. 

In your first therapy session, we will discuss your reasons for seeking therapy and your goals for treatment. We will also talk about your medical history and any current symptoms you may be experiencing. 

The fees vary depending on the service being provided, the length of the session, and whether you are in network. Please see some information below based on the state you are in:

*For those in New Jersey, I am currently using Headway to make it easier to use insurance and am in network with Cigna, Aetna, and BCBS at this time. Please CLICK HERE to get started or copy and paste the link below to your browser: https://headway.co/providers/gloria-permison?utm_source=pem&utm_medium=direct_link&utm_campaign=73273

*For those in North Carolina, I accept Medicaid, Medicare, BCBS, and Aetna. 

*For those in South Carolina, I am only offering private pay at this time.

Please fill out a contact form on the home page for a free15-minute consultation where you can ask more details.