What To Expect

What is therapy? Psychotherapy/talk therapy is a process during which  individuals with the therapist  talk about the concerns that trigger the need for services within a confidential, safe, and supportive environment and work on targeted goals and objectives that are specific to each individual. Psychotherapy can be beneficial for those struggling with difficult and painful emotions/ experiences /memories as well as for those who seek to improve their general life, build essential emotional competencies, repair fragmented relationships or work toward self enhancement. Psychotherapy allows individuals to explore their feelings, beliefs, behaviors, work through challenging or influential memories, identify aspects of their lives that they would like to change, better understand themselves and others, set personal goals, and work toward desired outcome. 

What happens at the initial session? During the initial session, therapist and client begin to build rapport, expectations of the relationship is conveyed, and together develop a road map. Initial assessment last between 53-90 minutes (individual vs. couple).

Follow up Frequency and Duration

Frequency: It is typical for therapy to occur on a weekly basis. However, frequency may depends on multiple factors. Appropriate frequency will be discussed during the first  visit/session.

Duration: Follow up individual/group/or couple therapy session typically last between 53-90 minutes depending on need  and nature of concerns and agreed upon duration after the initial visit/session.

Expected Length of Service ( ELOS):  Therapy is an at will service. Clients may receive therapy until goals are achieved or until client or therapist discontinue the service. The ELOS is different for each individual is based on necessity/need.  Once therapist and client agree that goals set on the treatment plan have been achieved thus therapy  and it is determined that therapy is no longer beneficial,  it is recommended that clients process and reflect on the experience, identify gains and future planning for maintenance and  therapy be terminated. 

 FEES

Insurance 

Currently, we are only accepting Medicate and  BC/BS (Florida Blue/New Directions). If you do have one of the two insurances above, your insurance company will be billed for your services. You are responsible for any co-payment.  

Cash Fees

Fees:  $225 for initial  evaluation/assessment  (one hour  session).  Follow up visits  are  $150.00. A therapy hour is typically 53 -60 minutes. 

Sliding scale : $100 for those experiencing financial hardship and make less then $30,000 per year individual and less than $45,000 per year per couple/family.  Proof of income and no insurance are required.

PAYMENT

Payment is due at the beginning of each session. Therapy is a time and financial commitment; I hope that you are  proud to be investing in your self .

PAYMENT METHODS

Payment can be made in the form of cash, debit card, and major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard and Discover).  We do not accept checks.

CANCELLATION, NO SHOW, AND LATE ARRIVAL POLICY
If you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, we ask that you call at least 48 hours in advance to avoid being charged a $75 cancellation fee-that is 50% of the  normal session fee.  Exceptions include illness and emergencies.  If you arrive  late, the appointment may continue but will be shorter. 

APPOINTMENT REMINDERS

As a courtesy, we offer appointment reminders to help prevent missing appointments.  However, reminders should not be the only source of maintaining appointment day/time since technology glitches/failure can occur. We are not responsible for the functioning of the off-site secure software program that sends reminders.  It is ultimately the client’s responsibility for maintaining his/her schedule of appointments.