WHAT'S THE FIRST SESSION LIKE?
The first session includes building rapport, collecting historical information, and setting goals for the process of therapy. Clients vary in their ability to know what is bothering them and in their ability to articulate clear goals for therapy. It is the therapist’s job to help them gain clarity and set goals. Clients can expect the therapist's help and expertise in this area.
HOW LONG AND HOW OFTEN ARE SESSIONS?
Each session is 50 minutes long unless other specific arrangements have been made in advance. Clients should budget an hour of time at the office for each visit to include the amount of time it takes to pay for the session and reschedule the next appointment. Clients usually meet weekly in the beginning, particularly if the problem is very urgent or distressing, then they work to meet every other week and then monthly until they no longer need therapeutic help.
INSURANCE?
I am an Associate Professional Counselor (APC) in the state of Georgia and therefore am an out of network provider for all insurance companies. I do not file insurance, but once a month I can provide you with a detailed billing statement that will enable you to file with your insurance company for reimbursement. Should your insurance company require treatment plans or treatment updates, I will be glad to provide these. You may bring in the form or have your insurance company can email it.
APPOINTMENTS?
My current weekly hours are afternoons 5:30p to 8:30p, Saturdays 12p to 4p, and Sundays 3p-6p. If a regular time can be agreed upon I will reserve that spot for you, unless you state that you will not want it for a particular week or if you no longer need it because you completed your counseling process. Days and hours for appointment availability are subject to change based on needs.
APPROACH TO THERAPY?
My approach to therapy is based on the need of the client. That being said some of my favorite techniques include: Narrative Therapy, Art Therapy Techniques, Cognitive Behavior Therapy or CBT, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy or DBT. My main goal is to learn about you and craft an approach that is tailored to your learning and communication style, taking into consideration the strength or delicacy that your particular needs require from me.
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR INSURANCE?
The first session includes building rapport, collecting historical information, and setting goals for the process of therapy. Clients vary in their ability to know what is bothering them and in their ability to articulate clear goals for therapy. It is the therapist’s job to help them gain clarity and set goals. Clients can expect the therapist's help and expertise in this area.
HOW LONG AND HOW OFTEN ARE SESSIONS?
Each session is 50 minutes long unless other specific arrangements have been made in advance. Clients should budget an hour of time at the office for each visit to include the amount of time it takes to pay for the session and reschedule the next appointment. Clients usually meet weekly in the beginning, particularly if the problem is very urgent or distressing, then they work to meet every other week and then monthly until they no longer need therapeutic help.
INSURANCE?
I am an Associate Professional Counselor (APC) in the state of Georgia and therefore am an out of network provider for all insurance companies. I do not file insurance, but once a month I can provide you with a detailed billing statement that will enable you to file with your insurance company for reimbursement. Should your insurance company require treatment plans or treatment updates, I will be glad to provide these. You may bring in the form or have your insurance company can email it.
APPOINTMENTS?
My current weekly hours are afternoons 5:30p to 8:30p, Saturdays 12p to 4p, and Sundays 3p-6p. If a regular time can be agreed upon I will reserve that spot for you, unless you state that you will not want it for a particular week or if you no longer need it because you completed your counseling process. Days and hours for appointment availability are subject to change based on needs.
APPROACH TO THERAPY?
My approach to therapy is based on the need of the client. That being said some of my favorite techniques include: Narrative Therapy, Art Therapy Techniques, Cognitive Behavior Therapy or CBT, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy or DBT. My main goal is to learn about you and craft an approach that is tailored to your learning and communication style, taking into consideration the strength or delicacy that your particular needs require from me.
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR INSURANCE?
- Do I have out of network benefits?
- Do I have an out of network deductible and if so how much is it?
- Have I met any of this deductible yet this year? Are my medical and mental health deductibles together or separate?
- Do I have a limited number of sessions I can attend a year?
- Is there a usual and customary rate that the insurance company will pay for therapy per session and if so how much is that?
- Do I have to get pre-approval to pursue therapy with the provider of my choice? Remember this would be pre-approval for an out of network provider. United Behavioral Health always requires a pre-approval code.
- Where do I get the forms to submit my own claims?
