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forms and sign consents in my waiting room, usually a five minute process. After that, I'll be welcoming you into my office where I will begin by asking you questions about what led you to seek therapy at this point in your life, your personal history. and what you are hoping to get from therapy.
feeling nervous or self-conscious at the beginning of the session by the prospect of revealing personal information to a virtual stranger. I will reassure you that you are free to disclose as much or as little as you feel comfortable doing, and that your anxiety will subside as time goes by and trust between us starts to develop.
the most helpful way of maintaining continuity, setting goals and examining the feelings, thoughts and behaviors that are causing distress. There are no distractions or interruptions. Since I view treatment as a collaborative process, you need to be prepared to be an active participant, both in and out of the sessions.
troubling issues and to develop new coping strategies or problem-solving skills, I am not there as a magician who will be telling you exactly what you "should" do in order to feel better. By working together, continually examining your goals and re- viewing your progress, you will:
to anyone, even family members, without your written permission. There are certain exceptions, though, which include:
create a contract of safety with the patient where the patient consents to refrain from self-harm. If no consent is obtained, the therapist may take further measures with- out consent in order to keep the patient safe.
The therapist is obligated to notify the intended victim as well as the police as soon as possible.
authorities immediately.
companies and will bill them directly, you need to know the pros and cons of using insurance benefits.
to find out how many sessions you're permitted per calendar year, what your co-pay will be, whether you have a deductible (and, if yes, what it is) and whether you're required to get a prior authorization. The advantages of using your health plan are obvious, i.e., the co-pays are often manageable amounts on a weekly basis and the company pays for the major portion of the therapy.
following which may not be obvious at the beginning. When filing your claims, I am required to indicate a diagnosis of a mental health disorder to the insurance company which may request portions of your record to decide if they are going to cover your treatment services and how many sessions they think it will take to "make you better." The submission of the diagnosis may or may not be considered a pre-existing condition in the future.
itemized bill for services rendered), you can prevent insurance companies from invading your privacy as well as generating "evidence" of a mental health disorder.
for the following plans: Aetna POMCO United Health Care MHN/Health Net GHI Oxford Empire BCBS Empire Plan
$125 for subsequent sessions
Payments or co-pays are expected at the end of each session.
scheduled because you decided to enter therapy to make needed changes in your life. Missed or cancelled sessions increase the time it takes to bring about those changes. In addition, I've lost the opportunity to help someone else since it's too late to schedule another session.
hours ahead, you will be responsible for the entire fee for the session, not just your co-pay.
or have questions?
me at (914) 980 7445. I prefer to talk with you on the phone since I believe it is a more direct and immediate way of com- municating with you and answering your questions. Although I do not answer calls when I am in session with patients, I will always respond to any messages left for me as soon as I can. |
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forms and sign consents in my waiting room, usually a five minute process. After that, I'll be welcoming you into my office where I will begin by asking you questions about what led you to seek therapy at this point in your life, your personal history. and what you are hoping to get from therapy.
feeling nervous or self-conscious at the beginning of the session by the prospect of revealing personal information to a virtual stranger. I will reassure you that you are free to disclose as much or as little as you feel comfortable doing, and that your anxiety will subside as time goes by and trust between us starts to develop.
the most helpful way of maintaining continuity, setting goals and examining the feelings, thoughts and behaviors that are causing distress. There are no distractions or interruptions. Since I view treatment as a collaborative process, you need to be prepared to be an active participant, both in and out of the sessions.
troubling issues and to develop new coping strategies or problem-solving skills, I am not there as a magician who will be telling you exactly what you "should" do in order to feel better. By working together, continually examining your goals and re- viewing your progress, you will:
to anyone, even family members, without your written permission. There are certain exceptions, though, which include:
create a contract of safety with the patient where the patient consents to refrain from self-harm. If no consent is obtained, the therapist may take further measures with- out consent in order to keep the patient safe.
The therapist is obligated to notify the intended victim as well as the police as soon as possible.
authorities immediately.
companies and will bill them directly, you need to know the pros and cons of using insurance benefits.
to find out how many sessions you're permitted per calendar year, what your co-pay will be, whether you have a deductible (and, if yes, what it is) and whether you're required to get a prior authorization. The advantages of using your health plan are obvious, i.e., the co-pays are often manageable amounts on a weekly basis and the company pays for the major portion of the therapy.
following which may not be obvious at the beginning. When filing your claims, I am required to indicate a diagnosis of a mental health disorder to the insurance company which may request portions of your record to decide if they are going to cover your treatment services and how many sessions they think it will take to "make you better." The submission of the diagnosis may or may not be considered a pre-existing condition in the future.
itemized bill for services rendered), you can prevent insurance companies from invading your privacy as well as generating "evidence" of a mental health disorder.
for the following plans: Aetna POMCO UHC/UBH MHN Oxford Cigna Blue Cross Blue Shield Value Options
$125 for subsequent sessions
Payments or co-pays are expected at the end of each session.
scheduled because you decided to enter therapy to make needed changes in your life. Missed or cancelled sessions increase the time it takes to bring about those changes. In addition, I've lost the opportunity to help someone else since it's too late to schedule another session.
hours ahead, you will be responsible for the entire fee for the session, not just your co-pay.
or have questions?
me at (914) 980 7445. I prefer to talk with you on the phone since I believe it is a more direct and immediate way of com- municating with you and answering your questions. Although I do not answer calls when I am in session with patients, I will always respond to any messages left for me as soon as I can. |