Step Up Scholarship Guide
Step Up for Unique Abilities Therapy in Orlando
A parent-friendly guide to reserving EMA Marketplace funds for therapy with Jennifer Wisser-Stokes Counseling LLC.
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If your child uses Step Up for Unique Abilities funding, this page explains what the scholarship is, who this guide is for, how to reserve funds in EMA, and what to do before your appointment.
Private pay and out-of-network
Children, families, and parent support
Orlando therapy office
Quick Answers for Parents
Yes. Jennifer Wisser-Stokes Counseling LLC accepts Step Up for Unique Abilities through EMA Marketplace.
This page is specifically about the Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities, also called FES-UA.
Parents log in to EMA, open Marketplace, find Jennifer’s provider listing, select the therapy service, and reserve funds.
Yes. Funds should be reserved before the appointment whenever possible so therapy time can stay focused on care.
What Is Step Up for Unique Abilities?
The Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities, or FES-UA, is a Florida scholarship program that gives eligible families access to an education savings account through EMA.
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Parents can use those funds for approved educational services and supports, including therapy with approved providers. This guide is specifically for families who want to use FES-UA funding for therapy with Jennifer Wisser-Stokes Counseling LLC.
Who This Guide Is For
This page is for parents and guardians whose student is enrolled in FES-UA and who want a clear, practical guide to reserving therapy session funds in EMA Marketplace.
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This page should not be read as a statement that every Step Up scholarship category is accepted here.
Before You Start: Verify Your Program
Before you begin, confirm that the student you are selecting in EMA is enrolled under FES-UA, which stands for Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities.
What Else You Will Need Before You Start
To keep things simple and reduce delays, have these ready before you open the portal:
• Your EMA login for apply.stepupforstudents.org
• The correct student selected in your EMA account
• A student enrolled in FES-UA
• Available scholarship funds for the sessions you want to reserve
• The provider name: Jennifer Wisser-Stokes Counseling LLC
How to Reserve Step Up Funds in EMA
Follow these steps on your phone or computer to reserve funds for therapy:
STEP 1: Log In to EMA
Go to the EMA portal and sign in to your EMA account.
STEP 2: Open Marketplace
Open the sidebar menu, select Marketplace, and click Find Providers.
STEP 3: Select Your Student
Use the Select Student dropdown and choose the child who is enrolled in FES-UA.
STEP 4: Search for Jennifer
Type Jennifer Wisser or Jennifer Wisser-Stokes Counseling LLC into the search bar and open the provider listing.
STEP 5: Choose the Service
Select Psychotherapy or Counseling Services and choose the number of sessions you want to reserve.
STEP 6: Review Your Cart
Click Add to Cart, then Go to Cart to review the provider, service, quantity, and total.
STEP 7: Reserve Funds
Click the blue Reserve Funds button to hold the amount in your student’s EMA account.
Helpful tip: Save a screenshot of your confirmation page in case the office asks you to send it before your first visit.
What You Will See in the Portal
Use these details to confirm you have selected the correct provider and service:
Provider:
Jennifer Wisser-Stokes Counseling LLC
Location:
1858 N Alafaya Trail, Suite 208
Orlando, FL 32826
Service:
Psychotherapy or Counseling Services
Session Length:
50 minutes
Session Rate:
$150.00
Example Total:
4 sessions = $600.00
Before Your Appointment
Funds should be reserved in EMA before the appointment whenever possible. This helps keep your session focused on your child rather than portal troubleshooting.
• Make sure you selected the correct student.
• Double-check the service and quantity before submitting.
• Keep website messages general if you reach out through the contact form.
Have Not Reserved Funds Yet?
You are not stuck. If funds have not been reserved yet, Jennifer can help guide you through the process at the start of the session if needed. Reserving in advance is still the best option whenever possible.
What to Do After You Reserve Funds
Once funds are reserved in EMA, contact the practice to request a consult or move forward with scheduling.
Common Questions Inside EMA
Review your cart before you click Reserve Funds. If something looks incorrect, remove the item and re-add it with the correct quantity.
When you reserve approved services through EMA Marketplace with an approved provider, the scholarship funds are used directly through the system.
The Optional Notes field is very limited. Leave it blank. Please do not use it for private or clinical information.
If funds are reserved but the order is not completed in the portal, they typically return to the student’s available balance within about 3 business days.
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Request a Consult
Ready to get started? Use the contact page to request a consult or ask a general question about using Step Up for Unique Abilities for therapy with Jennifer.
To protect your privacy, please keep website messages general. Do not include detailed private or clinical information in a standard contact form.
Email: info@playtherapyorlando.com