WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN DRK BEAUTY HEALING?

DRK Beauty Healing is an inclusive organization whose main area of focus is on those who identify as women or non-binary people of color.

CAN I PARTICIPATE IF I AM PART OF THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY?

Yes. DRK Beauty Healing welcomes people of color who identify as a part of the LGBTQ+ community.

HOW DO I CHOOSE AND CONTACT CLINICIANS?

The contact information for all participating clinicians is available in our DRK Beauty Healing Clinicians Directory which is available on our website. Click on Free Therapy in the menu at the top right side of this web page. Search for a clinician in your state. Their contact details are found in their profile and you can email and/or call them directly to schedule an appointment.

WILL I BE EXPECTED TO PAY ANY ADDITIONAL FEES FOR THE THERAPY SESSIONS?

If the clinician you choose to work with has available pro bono hours that they opt to allocate to you, they will most likely allocate a minimum of five sessions to you. It is worth noting that this is the clinicians decision. Beyond the first five sessions, the clinician can decide to allocate more pro bono sessions to you. This usually does not exceed ten sessions in total. After those sessions are used, you can discuss a sliding scale rate with your clinician for which you will be responsible for paying. 

HOW WILL THE THERAPY SESSIONS BE CONDUCTED?

Most therapy sessions are currently being conducted virtually. This is an important step to ensure that the health and safety of both clinicians and participants is prioritized during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please discuss this with your clinician directly. 

ARE THE CLINICIANS LICENSED?

Each clinician in our network has been verified by the DRK Beauty Healing team as licensed. Some of our clinicians are clinical associates or interns who are practicing under the supervision of a licensed clinician whilst they study to attain their licensing. These clinicians have indicated this status on their profile.

All participating clinicians are responsible for ensuring they are covered by the appropriate professional liability insurance required to practice. Click here to learn more about the insurance requirement. You may also reach out to your clinicians with specific questions about their practice.

ARE THE CLINICIANS INSURED?

All participating clinicians are responsible for ensuring they are covered by the appropriate professional liability insurance required to practice. Click here to learn more about the insurance requirement. You may also reach out to your clinicians with specific questions about their practice.

WHAT KIND OF CLINICIANS ARE PARTICIPATING IN THE INITIATIVE?

A dynamic pool of licensed clinicians are participating in DRK Beauty Healing, including therapists, counselors, clinical social workers, psychiatrists, psychologists, just to name a few. Each clinician will outline their backgrounds and areas of expertise on their profile. 

WILL MY CLINICIAN BE CLOSE TO ME?

Clinicians must be licensed in the state where they are providing therapy. We encourage you to connect with a clinician that is located in the state in which you reside. Whilst the clinician may not be located in the same city as you, you can still access their services remotely as long as they are in the same state. 

WHAT IF I NEED MORE THAN FIVE SESSIONS?

You and your clinician can work together to assess and determine the appropriate number of sessions once you have initially connected. DRK Beauty Healing will not be a part of that decision-making process as we are just an introduction point.

CAN I CONTINUE SEEING MY CLINICIAN BEYOND THE SCOPE OF THE INITIATIVE?

A clinician and participant can continue therapy after the initiative comes to an end. However, details about availability and costs will need to be determined by the clinician.

WHAT IF I START WITH A CLINICIAN AND IT DOESN’T WORK OUT? CAN I REACH OUT TO ANOTHER CLINICIAN?

Yes. You can access our directory and contact another suitable clinician of your choice. However, in the first phase of the initiative, participants are only eligible for up to five free sessions. Hours exceeding this limit are not guaranteed.

IS DRK BEAUTY HEALING HIPAA COMPLIANT?

DRK Beauty Healing only acts as an introduction point between clinicians and participants. DRK Beauty Healing does not collect and/or retaining individually identifiable health information.

IS DRK BEAUTY HEALING COMPLIANT WITH PRIVACY LAWS?

DRK Beauty Healing does not collect and/or retain individually identifiable health information. In addition, clinicians in our network do not share any personal information with DRK Beauty Healing. It is expected that a clinician and particpant will conduct their professional relationship in the same manner they would outside of the scope of DRK Beauty Healing and in line with the appropriate state and federal laws and governing body regulations.