Willow River Wellness, LLC
Offers virtual counseling for reproductive and maternal mental health, including infertility, pregnancy, postpartum and women's issues.
Sarasota · Telehealth offered
At a glance
- Telehealth
- Online sessions through a secure, encrypted platform
- Self pay
- Individual therapy (60 mins) $175 · Couples therapy (60 mins) $210
About
Jessica Balos opened Willow River Wellness in 2019 to offer direct care to people facing reproductive and maternal mental health challenges. The practice works through secure online sessions and focuses on infertility, pregnancy, postpartum and women's issues.
- Confluent therapy model
- Eclectic and integrative
- Client-led treatment
Concerns they commonly address
Infertility and IVF
Support for the emotional challenges of infertility, IVF and treatment fatigue, and fertility decision making.
Miscarriage, infant loss and related losses
Support for miscarriage, infant loss, TFMR and TTTS.
High-risk and medically complex pregnancy
Support for high-risk and medically complex pregnancies.
Postpartum depression and perinatal mood disorders
Support for postpartum depression and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
Postpartum planning
Support with planning for the postpartum period.
Services
Talk therapy
Online talk therapy sessions, typically weekly or bi-weekly.
Donor recipient consultation
A consultation providing psychoeducation about third-party reproduction, with a detailed report sent to the fertility clinic.
Professional consultation and supervision
Consultation and supervision for licensed or pre-licensed mental health professionals.
Founder
Jessica Balos, LMHC-QS, LPC, PMH-C
Jessica Balos began her mental health career in 1998 and focused solely on infertility from 2008. She opened Willow River Wellness in 2019 and works as a Qualified Supervisor. She is licensed in Arkansas, South Carolina, Vermont and Florida.
Insurance, self-pay and costs
Self-pay
Individual therapy (60 mins): $175. Couples therapy (60 mins): $210. Therapy session (45 mins): $160. Therapy session (30 mins): $105. Donor recipient consultation (up to 120 mins plus report): $350-425. Professional practice consultation (50 mins): $75.
Late cancellation fee
A fee of $75.00 applies to cancelling within 24 hours of the appointment time, barring illness or emergency.
No-call, no-show
A missed appointment without a call incurs a charge for the full session fee.
What to know before contacting
Who it sees
Individuals facing reproductive challenges.
Care setting
telehealth: Online sessions through a secure, encrypted platform.
Questions families ask
Can I use telehealth?
Yes. The practice lists telehealth: Online sessions through a secure, encrypted platform.
What are the self-pay rates?
Individual therapy (60 mins): $175; Couples therapy (60 mins): $210; Therapy session (45 mins): $160; Therapy session (30 mins): $105; Donor recipient consultation (up to 120 mins plus report): $350-425; Professional practice consultation (50 mins): $75.
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