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Do you take insurance?For your convenience, I am able to bill your insurance company. There are countless insurance plans out there and I encourage you to call your insurance company and ask them about your "outpatient mental health benefits." Some plans will only cover certain professional degrees and some plans require a referral. You are responsible for obtaining any necessary referrals from your primary care physician. I will collect your co-pay at the time of service, so you will want to find out how much of the fee you are responsible for. I am currently participating with the following insurance companies:
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How do I choose a counselor?Choosing a counselor is a personal, sometimes daunting decision. One of the best ways to find a counselor is to ask your friends, family or primary care physician for referrals. Once you get a few names, call and conduct informal interviews. You may want to ask counselors about their training, experience, philosophy, insurance reimbursement and specialties. |
What kind of relationship can I expect with my counselor?This is an important question, because you may not always like what
your counselor has to say. The therapeutic relationship plays an essential
part in the therapy process. Sometimes it takes several sessions for you
to feel trusting and open enough to talk about difficult issues. The job
of a counselor is to be nonjudgmental, accepting and genuine. At times,
being genuine will require confrontation of your negative thoughts. For
change to occur, counselors may challenge, as well as support you. If you
feel that your counselor is too challenging, or too supportive, it's in
your best interest to tell them so. You may experience this same dilemma
in other relationships, and it will help you to work it though in a
therapeutic environment. You'll also be practicing how to clearly state
your wants and needs, as opposed to assuming other people will read your
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What is your approach to therapy?I use an approach called Cognitive Therapy. This approach is one of the most effective therapies for a variety of disorders, according to recent research. Here are the basic assumptions of Cognitive Therapy.
To learn more about Cognitive Therapy, you may want to
check out the writings of David Burns, MD. You’ll find his web page atwww.feelinggood.com. |