FAQ
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Getting started
I’m interested in therapy. What’s my first step?+
Getting started takes three steps:
- Click Get Started and follow the prompts. We’ll confirm we can support you based on your location and the care you’re looking for, and gather a bit of information to match you with the right therapist.
- Watch for our email. Our team will send the details, including the cost of therapy and any co-pay or out-of-pocket amounts, along with a few intake forms to complete.
- Once your forms are done, we’ll send a second email with a link to book your first session with your matched therapist in your Momwell Healthie portal.
How long does it take to get started into therapy with Momwell?+
After you submit the Get Started form, our team follows up by email within 24 to 48 hours with your next steps. Once you’ve completed those (intake forms and account setup), you’ll get a second email, again within 24 to 48 hours, with your matched therapist and a link to book. Therapists are currently booking about 1 to 3 weeks out (depending on your location and therapist), so if you’re eligible you can usually expect your first session within 1 to 3 weeks or less.
I’m new here...Where should I start?+
Welcome! If you are ready for support, the best first step is to start your therapy onboarding through the Get Started form. If you would like to explore first, you can follow our community on Instagram, read free articles and blog posts in our Learning Center, and try our free tools to learn more about what you need.
How do I schedule an appointment?+
Log in to your Healthie portal and click Book Appointment. If you’re new to Momwell and haven’t been matched with a therapist yet, complete the Get Started form first and we’ll guide you from there.
Where are your services currently offered?+
Momwell serves mothers across much of Canada and the United States, and we are adding new provinces and states all the time. The quickest and most up to date way to find out whether we can support you is to begin our onboarding form by clicking “Get Started” and entering your information. You will see right away whether we are available in your area, and if we are not there yet, you can join the waitlist so we can let you know when we are.
Can I choose or switch my therapist?+
We match you with a therapist based on your needs, location, and what you’re looking for, so you start with someone suited to you. If the fit isn’t right, reach out to our team at hello@momwell.com and we’ll do our best to find a better match. Whether a switch is possible depends on a few things, like whether we have another therapist available in your area who is also credentialed with your insurance, so it isn’t always guaranteed, but we’ll talk it through with you.
Cost, insurance and billing
How much does virtual counseling cost? How do I pay?+
Momwell offers in-network insurance services in a growing number of US states, with more added regularly. The most up to date way to see whether we are in network with your provider is to complete the Get Started form, where we confirm your coverage.
For Canadian clients, clients without insurance benefits, or clients who prefer to pay out of pocket until we are in network with their provider, therapy sessions are paid at the time of service directly in your Momwell portal.
A virtual counseling session costs between $175 and $220, depending on the therapist’s education and experience. You’ll add a valid payment method before your first paid session. Payment is processed at the end of each session using the card on file, a receipt is emailed to you, and a detailed invoice is available for download in your portal.
Do you bill insurance?+
US clients: Momwell is in-network with insurance providers in a growing number of US states, with more added regularly. Visit our pricing page to see the providers we are currently in network with and how billing works. Complete the Get Started form with your insurance details, and our team will email you within 24 to 48 hours with your coverage details, including deductibles, any co-pay or co-insurance, and the cost of canceled or missed sessions. If you do not have insurance, prefer to pay out of pocket, or we are not yet in network with your provider in your state, you can still pay out of pocket. Visit our pricing page for the cost of therapy and invoice details.
Canadian clients: We direct bill to eligible insurance providers through Telus eClaims. When you complete the Get Started form, indicate that you are interested in direct billing and enter your information. We cannot guarantee reimbursement, as every plan and policy is different.
Does my insurance cover virtual therapy?+
Each person’s insurance or benefits coverage is different and therefore we can’t make any guarantees that virtual therapy services are covered.
Our team is a mix of registered psychologists, psychotherapists, licensed social workers and licensed clinical counselors. To receive a benefits check if you are with one of our in-network providers or to better understand cash-pay invoicing, please select “Get Started” to complete our intake process and receive a follow up email from our team with all the information you will need to start care.
How can I access my invoice?+
After your therapist finalizes your session, you’re billed automatically using the payment method in the Billing section of your portal, usually after about a 48 hour delay. You’ll then get an email receipt confirming the payment. That receipt is proof of payment only, not the invoice you submit to insurance. For the invoice you can submit to insurance, which includes your therapist’s licensing information and Momwell’s practice details, log in to your Healthie portal on a desktop computer (it is not available in the mobile app), go to Billing, then Superbills, and download the PDF. Email your therapist if you can’t find what you’re looking for.
How can insurance/benefits providers contact Momwell?+
If you are an insurance company or benefits provider, please call us at (289) 872-8309 in Canada and (786) 791-3323 in the US or email us at hello@momwell.com.
What therapy with Momwell is like
What can I expect from my first therapy session?+
It’s normal to feel a little nervous about your first session. The goal is simply to get to know you. Your therapist will review your intake paperwork and may ask about your birth, your feeding journey, your child or children, your relationship, your support system, and anything you’ve been experiencing. They’ll also take time to understand your goals for therapy. Every therapist has their own style, but they share the same aim: making sure you feel comfortable and understanding what you need.
Is virtual therapy effective?+
Yes! Studies have shown that virtual therapy is just as effective as in-person counseling, and that satisfaction levels after a virtual therapy experience are just as high.
How should I prepare my space for a virtual therapy appointment?+
Since your appointment is remote, your therapist can’t control the privacy of your space, so find a quiet, tucked-away room for your video session. If others are around, a noise machine in the hallway adds privacy. If you live in close quarters, you’re welcome to take the session from a car in the driveway so you can speak openly. And if you’re newly postpartum or have a young baby, feel free to keep them with you and feed as needed.
Is virtual therapy private?+
We’ve worked hard to keep your visit private and confidential, with secure technology and every precaution in place. For more information, see our privacy policy. To protect your confidentiality, choose a private space and stay aware of your surroundings during your session.
What virtual therapy software do you use? Is it PIPEDA/HIPAA compliant?+
Yes. We use Healthie, a HIPAA and PIPEDA compliant platform, as our secure client portal. You can log in to view and join your appointments, and cancel or book new ones, all in one place. For more information, see our privacy policy. You can log in via the account icon at the top of the site or at momwell.com/login.
How long are sessions, and how often will I meet?+
Sessions are 50 to 55 minutes. How often you meet is something you and your therapist decide together: many clients start weekly for the first few weeks, then move to biweekly, monthly, or another cadence as they make progress.
Do you offer in-person therapy?+
Momwell is fully virtual. All sessions happen by secure video from wherever you’re most comfortable, which is designed to fit around real mom life. You can take a session while your baby naps, feed your little one partway through, and skip the parts that make care hard to access, like travelling across town or finding childcare just to talk to someone.
What if I’m in crisis or need urgent help?+
Momwell offers therapy by appointment and is not a crisis or emergency service. If you’re in crisis or having thoughts of harming yourself or someone else, please reach out right away. In the US and Canada, you can call or text 988 to reach the suicide and crisis line, available 24/7. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. Once you’re safe, a Momwell therapist can help you find ongoing support.
Why specialized maternal therapy
What is a mom therapist? Why do I need to see a specialist?+
A mom therapist, or maternal mental health therapist, has additional training and experience with the issues that affect mothers, like birth trauma, feeding struggles, infertility and trying to conceive, postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, matrescence, and the adjustment to motherhood.
All therapists can offer support, but motherhood comes with its own challenges, and our mom therapists get it. They offer a safe, judgment-free space, understand the relationship between hormones and mood, and are trained to recognize what is and isn’t typical during the adjustment to motherhood. They take your concerns seriously, without dismissing or minimizing them.
Every Momwell therapist is required to have specialized training in maternal mental health. Many hold the PMH-C (the perinatal mental health certification through Postpartum Support International), and the rest are completing it or hold equivalent specialized credentials.
Do your therapists only support motherhood struggles?+
No, our therapists have experience and training in many areas beyond the adjustment to motherhood. Other possible examples are parenting support, relational support, partner support, career dissatisfaction, trauma training, etc.
Do you only work with moms?+
No. While our specialty is maternal mental health, we also support partners, fathers, and couples. If you are raising a family together, therapy can hold space for both of you. Availability can depend on your state or province, and we will confirm what’s possible when you get started.
Can I receive relationship support by myself?+
Yes. You don’t need your partner in the room to work on your relationship. A lot of meaningful change starts with one person understanding their own patterns, needs, and boundaries. You can do this work on your own, as a couple, or move between the two as it makes sense for you.
What is the difference between baby blues and postpartum depression?+
Many symptoms overlap between baby blues and postpartum depression, including changes in mood or mood swings, irritability, crying, and fatigue. The biggest differences are the intensity and the length of time your symptoms last. If you have been experiencing symptoms for longer than two weeks, or if you are simply not feeling like yourself, we urge you to reach out. A mom therapist can help talk you through the differences and offer support.
Can you prescribe medication?+
No. Momwell therapists are registered psychologists, psychotherapists, licensed social workers, and licensed clinical counselors, so they provide therapy but don’t prescribe medication. If medication might be part of your care, your therapist can talk through the considerations, and you can discuss prescriptions with your family doctor, a psychiatrist, or another prescriber.
Do I need a diagnosis before starting therapy?+
No. You do not need a diagnosis to begin. Many moms who come to Momwell have never been formally evaluated, and therapy is often most useful while you are still in the middle of figuring things out. If what you are experiencing is affecting your life, that is reason enough to reach out for support.
Your client portal & tech help
Which login do I need?+
- Therapy: your client portal is Healthie. Log in via the account icon at the top of the site or at momwell.com/login (or the Healthie app).
- The Momwell app: a separate account at app.momwell.com, where your check-ins and results live.
- Momwell courses and workshops: a separate learning account at learn.momwell.com.
- Partnered courses and workshops: the Mom Freely portal at momfreely.com/login.
How do I create an account?+
- Your therapy client portal (Healthie) account is created after you submit your onboarding form on our website.
- Right after you submit the form, you’ll receive a welcome email from our Healthie portal asking you to set up your account and create a password.
- Once you create a password, you’re automatically logged in.
- Once logged in, you’ll find your assigned intake and consent forms. You won’t be able to book an appointment until you’ve completed all the required forms.
How do I log into my therapy portal?+
- Click the Account icon in the top right hand corner of the website
- By visiting momwell.com/login
- By downloading the Healthie App and logging into your account via the app
I cannot log in, what do I do?+
If you’ve created an account but are having trouble logging in, first try resetting your password: go to momwell.com/login, click “Forgot Password?”, enter your email, and follow the instructions sent to your inbox. If that doesn’t resolve it, email hello@momwell.com and our support team will help you regain access.
I cannot join my video session, what now?+
First, make sure you’re joining from the Healthie portal or the Healthie app while signed in, not from a link in an email. If you open the session link without being signed in, Healthie won’t recognize you and will ask you to authenticate with the meeting ID, which can keep you from joining. Once you’re signed in, join your session from there. If you’re still having trouble, send your therapist a message in the Healthie chat where your session takes place (a live chat you and your therapist can use throughout your time with Momwell), email your therapist directly, or email hello@momwell.com for support.
How do I cancel or reschedule an appointment?+
To make any changes to a booked appointment, please log in to your Momwell Healthie portal and click the pencil icon beside the appointment you wish to cancel. Confirm the cancellation, then book a new appointment at a new time. A reminder that if you need to cancel within 24 hours of your session time, you will need to contact your therapist directly and may be charged a cancellation fee per our cancellation policy.
Free tools & the app
What free tools does Momwell offer?+
The Momwell app is a maternal mental health app that helps you understand what you are carrying, track how it shifts over time, and get to what actually helps. It is built specifically for mothers, clinically developed, and free to start at app.momwell.com. You can also explore our free inventories on the Free Tools page and read the Learning Center for articles on motherhood and mental health.
Is the Momwell app free?+
Yes. The Momwell app is free, with no credit card required to get started. You can check in on your mood, your needs, and your invisible load, see how things shift over time, and build a simple plan for your wellbeing.
Where can I get the Momwell app?+
The Momwell app runs right in your browser at app.momwell.com, so there is nothing to download. Sign up free and you can use it on your phone or your computer.
How do I find my results?+
Your check-ins and results live in the Momwell app. Log in at app.momwell.com to see them and track how they change over time. This is a separate account from your therapy client portal, the courses learning hub, and the partnered Mom Freely portal.
Workshops and courses
What’s the difference between Momwell and Mom Freely?+
Mom Freely is a partnership between Momwell’s founder, Erica Djossa, and Dr. Ashurina Ream, where they create workshops and resources together. Both Momwell and Mom Freely products are sold in the same shop, but they’re delivered through separate accounts: Momwell courses, workshops, and guides are accessed at learn.momwell.com, and Mom Freely workshops at momfreely.com. The two use separate logins, so if you’re not sure where one of your purchases lives, email hello@momwell.com and we’ll point you to the right place.
Do I have to complete the material in a certain amount of time?+
No. There’s no clock and no deadline. Motherhood rarely leaves a tidy block of free time, so our courses and workshops are built to fit around real life. Watch a lesson during nap time, come back to it weeks later, or move through it in one sitting. You set the pace, and the material is there whenever you have the space for it.
Would this be suitable for dads and partners?+
Yes. While our material is created with mothers in mind, the tools inside apply to anyone sharing the work of raising a family. Partners, dads, and other caregivers are welcome, and going through it together often makes it easier to get on the same page about what you each need.
Can I take these courses and workshops with my partner?+
Your purchase is tied to your own account, so there isn’t a separate login for your partner. You’re both welcome to go through the course, workshop, or guide together whenever you like.
Do I need to create an account to purchase workshops?+
Our digital learning hub has a separate login from our therapy portal. As you go through the checkout process, you will be asked to create your Momwell learning account by entering some contact information and creating a password. From there, you can log in and access your purchased Momwell courses, workshops, and guides.
How do I access my workshops and courses?+
- Momwell courses, workshops and guides: visit learn.momwell.com and select the workshops and courses tab.
- Partnered courses and workshops: access them through the Mom Freely portal at momfreely.com/login.
How long will I have access?+
When you enroll, you will have unlimited access to the course or the playback of the workshop. This means you can come back to the material at any time, as many times as you'd like.
Are your workshops and courses available worldwide?+
Yes. Everything is digital and self-paced, so you can access our courses, workshops, and guides from anywhere in the world, whenever it works for you and in your own space.
How long are your workshops?+
Both Momwell and our partnered workshops average around 90 minutes (including Q&A session). The length of our Momwell courses varies depending on each topic. You can view an outline in the course description before purchasing. Our courses are broken into small, digestible lessons, usually between 10-15 minutes long.
Do you offer refunds?+
Courses are refundable if you have watched 25% or less of the material, within 14 days of purchase. This applies to both Momwell and Mom Freely courses. To request a refund, email hello@momwell.com for a Momwell course or hello@momfreely.com for a Mom Freely course.
Guides are not refundable. Because you can download the PDF as soon as you purchase it, you have full access to the material right away. Live workshops are also not refundable.
Does my child’s age matter?+
No. Whether you are in the newborn fog, chasing a toddler, or parenting older kids, the skills in our courses and workshops carry across every age and stage. Motherhood keeps changing, and so does what you need. The tools are meant to grow with you.
Can you provide a professional invoice to submit to my health spending account or benefit insurance?+
Unfortunately, at this time our courses and workshops are not eligible for reimbursement. If this changes, we will provide an update here.
Assessments
How much does the Momwell ADHD Assessment cost?+
The total cost is $1,650. After the $330 diagnostic interview is completed and paid for, the remainder is billed in two equal installments of $660. The first is due upon signing the appraisal, and the second is automatically charged 4 weeks later, before your feedback session and report release. Any additional time would be discussed and approved with you in advance.
Does insurance cover a virtual ADHD assessment?+
Momwell assessments are a private pay service, meaning we do not bill insurance directly. However, many clients with PPO health plans are eligible for partial reimbursement through their out-of-network mental health benefits. After your assessment is complete, we provide a Superbill for you to submit to your insurance provider. Reimbursement is not guaranteed but is common for clients with out-of-network coverage.
What is a Superbill and how do I use it to get reimbursed?+
A Superbill is a detailed receipt that includes your provider’s credentials, the services you received, your diagnosis, and a statement of medical necessity. Momwell submits this document to your insurance company on your behalf, after your assessment is fully complete, to request out-of-network reimbursement.
What questions should I ask my insurance company about coverage before I start?+
We recommend calling the member services number on the back of your insurance card and asking: Do I have out-of-network benefits for mental health assessments? What is my deductible for out-of-network mental health services, and how much remains? What is the allowable rate for psychological evaluation and testing services? Is prior authorization required for psychological evaluation services? The answers will help you calculate your estimated out-of-pocket cost and realistic reimbursement.
Where are Momwell assessment services available?+
Our virtual ADHD assessments are available in a growing number of areas, and our service area keeps expanding. The quickest way to find out if we can support you is to start a booking, where you can check your eligibility in a few steps. If we are not yet in your area, you can join the waitlist.
How do I get started?+
You start with the same Get Started flow as our therapy clients. It takes approximately 10 minutes and includes a quick ADHD screener along with some onboarding information: a few questions about your current situation and mental health history, and some basic details about your location and insurance coverage. Our clinical team reviews every submission and will respond within a few business days to confirm whether the assessment is a good fit for you.
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