Nicholas Bolton Counseling is a private pay practice. I am not affiliated with any insurance panels. Superbills may be available for clients who wish to seek out-of-network reimbursement.

Yes. I am happy to provide a superbill that you can submit to your insurance company. Whether you receive reimbursement depends on your specific policy.

Online counseling sessions are available for clients located in Ohio.

Yes. In-person sessions are available in Columbus, Ohio.

I keep a limited number of reduced-fee spaces available when possible. If cost is a barrier, you are welcome to ask about current availability.

At the beginning of therapy, I usually recommend meeting weekly or every other week. This helps create continuity between sessions and gives the work enough rhythm for core material to emerge and unfold over time.Therapy tends to be most supportive when there is some regularity and consistency. At the same time, the pace of therapy needs to be sustainable. We will consider what feels supportive for your nervous system, your schedule, your finances, and your life as a whole.For some clients, a monthly rhythm or meeting every six to eight weeks can still offer meaningful support, especially during a maintenance phase or a season when more frequent therapy is not possible. Others may benefit from meeting more often during times of active healing, transition, or greater need.Whatever frequency we choose, we can adjust it over time. Some clients begin weekly and later move into a more spacious maintenance rhythm. Others start more slowly and later decide they would like to increase frequency.For many clients, beginning with six to eight sessions gives us enough time to establish a rhythm, understand what is most important to support, and begin noticing how the work is landing.

If you are feeling sick, recently had symptoms, or may have been exposed to illness, please reach out before coming in person. We can decide together whether it makes sense to move your session online or reschedule.Because the office is a shared space, I ask clients to be mindful of illness and exposure, especially for those who may be immune vulnerable. When possible, please wait until you are symptom-free for at least 48 hours without symptom-reducing medication before returning in person.If you are feeling well enough, we can often move your session online so the work can continue without interruption.

If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, I require at least 48 hours’ notice prior to the start of your scheduled appointment.If you cancel or reschedule with less than 48 hours’ notice, you will be charged the full session rate for your appointment.Illness and unavoidable emergencies may be exceptions to this policy. If you are sick, please reach out as soon as possible so we can decide whether moving online or rescheduling makes the most sense.

No. Sessions are collaborative and paced. You do not need to know what to notice or how to begin before you arrive.

No. You will not be asked to force emotional release, relive trauma, or move faster than your nervous system is ready to go.

You may schedule a first session or consultation through the client portal, or send a general inquiry if you have questions before beginning.

Yes. Online sessions are available for clients located in Ohio. Telehealth can be a helpful option when you are sick, recently exposed to illness, unable to come in person, or navigating unexpected circumstances.

Yes. Please avoid wearing strong fragrances, perfume, or cologne to in-person sessions. Strong scents can be activating or overwhelming for some clients, and this helps keep the shared office space more comfortable and accessible.

Yes. Couples and family counseling are available for partners and families seeking support with communication, relational patterns, boundaries, conflict, repair, regulation, and connection.Standard couples and family sessions are 55 minutes and are billed at the couples/family rate listed above. Longer sessions may be available when clinically appropriate and can be discussed before scheduling.