We want you to get the care you deserve.
Your First Session
We have had clients who have tried to find a "good fit" with several therapists and then came to us and also many clients who have never been in counseling before. It is not uncommon to be hesitant, nervous, or curious about what your treatment will be like. You are not alone in these feelings and we plan to make your sessions as productive and comfortable as you need and we will go at your pace.
Your first step after scheduling an appointment with your therapist is to see the “forms” tab to fill out paperwork prior to your appointment. Your first session is what is called an "intake" or an "assessment." The first session can last up to 1 ½ hours if we agree on that time frame. In the first few minutes your therapist will explain confidentiality and policies, review the forms you filled out with you, and try to get a feeling for what it really is that you are looking for in therapy.
In the first session, the therapist will ask various questions and will be jotting information down as appropriate, allowing for you to tell your “story” and what you are hoping to acheive in therapy. We typically do not take as many notes in subsequent sessions. In most cases we prefer to do a thorough biopsychosocial assessment that helps give your therapist insight to different areas of your life that may be contributing to your distress. We want to understand you and take into consideration all possible contributing factors.
The first session is also a time to set goals of your progress together. We want to make sure that you're reaching your goals as quickly as possible. Being focused on what the goals are will help us to make sure that we work on the presenting issues so that you can get the most out of therapy.
Many of our clients tell us that they start to feel better after a the first or second session as they really get the chance to get talk about what's been bothering them in a safe nonjudgmental environment, feel heard, and understood. You will typically receive insight right away and usually be given homework assignments so that you can meet your goals more quickly. Outside of session is where you really will be able to process and apply what was talked about in sessions.
How long will I need to come for therapy?
How fast we get through therapy depends on various things such as the intensity and amount of issues that need to be addressed and efforts spent in working through the issues. We will begin talking more about ending sessions when such services are no longer required or no longer serve your needs or interests. This is where the treatment plan comes into play. We will continuously check your progress in sessions and communicate about what works for you and what doesn't work for you. Did you accomplish the goals you expected? Do you have other areas that still need to be discussed or did you grow in areas of your life that you did not initially expect? Change and growth is an ongoing process in life. We can help you get through some of the barriers and teach you the tools that will help you work on your own after treatment is over. Of course, you can always feel free to return in the future if you feel you are in need of someone to talk to.
Fees
Video Therapy:*
$175/ 50 minutes
$250/ 80 minutes (after the first 50 minutes discounted to $75 for each additional 30 min)
Telephone Therapy:*
$120/ 50 minutes
$180/ 80 minutes
Walk and Talk therapy:*
$190/ 50 minutes
$285/ 80 minutes
There is a $10 extra fee for each 1-5 miles from 85044
In office Therapy:*
$220/ 50 minutes
$330/ 80 minutes
In-Home Therapy:*
$220/ 50 minutes
$330/ 80 minutes
There is a $10 extra fee for each 1-5 miles from the 85044 zip code.
*Intake appointments (First appointment) = $50 additional
We do offer a certain amount of reduced rate slots for those in need. Please call us to discuss.
Insurance
Family Perspectives, LLC, is currently not an in network provider. We are able to provide you with an invoice, with all of the pertinent information, as an out-of-network provider or for reimbursement for HSA or other flexible benefits.
Why we do not accept insurance:
Confidentiality. We hold your confidentiality at very high regard. When using health insurance to pay for services, your confidentiality is at risk. Several people receive and review your records and information is often transmitted through the internet. Future insurance companies and sometimes employers have access to your diagnosis and records.
Diagnosing. If your therapy is paid for through your insurance company, your therapist is required to diagnose you with a psychiatric diagnosis from the DSM-5-TR (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Health Disorders), even if you are being seen for a relationship issue, grief, or other issue. If you are not diagnosed with an “approved” diagnosis, your insurance company will not cover your counseling. Not all DSM diagnoses qualify for coverage. Your diagnosis stays in your medical records and could affect your obtaining health or life insurance in the future and could become available for employers.
Approval needed. After beginning counseling, some insurance companies require that counseling sessions be “justified” (you must be “sick” enough) before they will continue to pay for your sessions. Your insurance company will likely tell you that couples counseling is not covered or they may tell you that it is not covered unless the therapy has to do with a mental health disorder from one of the members.
Reimbursement. Most insurance companies have not increased the rates they pay behavioral health providers pay in ten years. It can also be time consuming and difficult for providers to receive necessary documents. Some companies take months to reimburse. With the raising costs of running a business and the time it would take to spend on insurance paperwork we have decided that we would rather focus our time on quality services for our clients.
If you are wanting to seek Out-of-Network Benefits:
Often times insurance companies pay back up to 80% of the cost of the session with an out of network therapist. If you would like to utilize these benefits, call your insurance company and ask:
Do I have out of Network coverage for mental/behavioral health outpatient counseling?
What is the reimbursement rate?
Do I have a deductible I need to reach before I will be reimbursed?
What do I need to submit for reimbursement? (We will likely need to provide you with a “Superbill” which we can do at any point. Some people ask for them at the end of the year for tax purposes, after each session, or at the end of the month. We are happy to provide you with invoices and keep good records so that is never a problem!).
How long do I have to seek reimbursement after the date of the session?
Is there a limit to the amount of sessions?
We’d be happy to answer any other questions you might have. Don’t hesitate to call today!
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