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What Can I expect During The First Session?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In a safe and comfortable atmosphere presenting problems and reasons for seeking therapy. Your therapist will explain the therapeutic process (confidentiality, inform consent & more), complete a clinical assessment, allow you to ask questions and address any concerns you may have. If you will like to move forward you and your therapist will discuss the frequency of visits and schedule your next visit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How Frequent Should The Sessions Be?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Yes, we do.  It is our policy that clients provide us with 24-hour advanced notice if you need to change or cancel your appointment. You will be charged a $100 fee for No Show or Late Cancellations without providing 24 hours advanced notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We encourage you to set additional reminders (alarms\/alerts) for your appointments. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How Long Does Each Therapy Session Take?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Each session usually lasts for about 45\u201360 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How Long Will I Be In Therapy?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Currently we cannot offer medications management because we do not have a psychiatrist, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner on our team.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Do You Offer Medication Management?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The healing process is individualized to each person\u2019s needs and goals, so some concerns can be addressed over a few months, while others may take longer. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Do you have an attendance policy?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Each person\u2019s needs are different so sessions can vary from weekly to bi-weekly. You and your therapist will decide the appropriate frequency for your sessions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Will my insurance cover my sessions?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

To determine if you have outpatient behavioral health coverage through your insurance carrier call them.  Some helpful questions you can ask them: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. What are my outpatient behavioral health benefits? 2. What is the coverage amount per therapy session? 3. How many therapy sessions does my plan cover? 4. Is approval\/preauthorization required from my primary care physician? 5.  What is the co-pay, co-insurance, or the amount of my deductible that must be met before insurance will reimburse for treatment services provided.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Does what we talk about in therapy remain confidential?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Confidentiality is one of the essential components within the therapeutic process (you and your therapist). What you discuss in session will not be shared with anyone without a written consent from you. This is called \u201cInformed Consent or HIPAA Privacy Notice.\u201d EXCEPT in certain situations where there is an immediate threat of safety:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Suspected abuse or neglect of children or elders. 2. If you are in serious danger of harming yourself or have threaten to harm another person.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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