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How
much does therapy cost?
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How can counseling or therapy help me versus
talking with my friends and family?
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How long will counseling take?
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I don’t want anyone
else to know I’m in therapy. Can
my confidentiality be protected?
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Will my
insurance cover my counseling sessions?
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Will I be assured
that what I divulge to my therapist is confidential?
The initial hour and a half assessment allows Alice to learn more about your
concerns, your psychological and health history, previous treatment, and goals
for therapy. It’s also an
opportunity to get to know each other better and discover whether Alice can help
you. Ms.
Baland is an out-of-network provider and, upon request, can provide you with
documentation to turn in to your insurance company; many diagnoses may be
reimbursed. Alice can discuss this
more during your initial session. Other services, such as speaking engagements, media
tours, group sessions, and computerized nutritional analysis, vary in price.
Feel free to check with Alice about costs of these services.
While a healthy support system is very important in growth and recovery,
Alice is a well trained and qualified psychotherapist who can assess and
diagnosis your concerns, describe and facilitate the process of change, select
the best treatment options for you, and better help you help yourself.
One may compare this to learning how to build or repair a car by reading
a training manual, or working with a trained mechanic to achieve faster and
better results.
This depends on several factors, including your diagnosis, the severity of
your symptoms, and your personal therapy goals.
Some clients can improve in only 6-12 sessions, while others may need
therapy for several months or longer. Alice
will be glad to discuss this with you at the beginning of your treatment and
periodically throughout. Her goal
is for you to improve as quickly as possible according to your own abilities.
If you are an adult client, only you and Alice need know you are in therapy,
under most situations. Should a
client endanger his own or another’s life, or records be subpoenaed by a
court, for example, confidentiality may need to be compromised. Also, for those who utilize insurance companies, one’s
records are seen by numerous people and may be at risk.
Please feel free to discuss your concerns with Alice at any time.
Ethical guidelines and her professional relationship with you are of
prime importance. In other cases,
there may be times when bringing another family member into therapy would be
helpful to you, however, this will always be discussed with you and your consent
given ahead of time.
Alice Baland is an out-of-network provider. Many insurance companies
offer behavioral, mental health, and medical nutritional benefits. Share
your insurance information with your therapist at the first meeting.
Therapists and counselors are bound by an ethical code of confidentiality.
What you say during your counseling sessions is private information between you
and your therapist. Trust and openness are essential for effective therapy.
Confidentiality is carefully protected. What is discussed in therapy is not
shared with anyone without your specific permission. However, disclosure may be
required in the following situations:
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If there is a risk of imminent serious harm
to yourself or others.
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If your records are subpoenaed.
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If information is requested by your
insurance company (unless you are a private, full fee client not on
insurance).
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If you report neglect or abuse of a minor.
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If you report sexual misconduct of a
physician or therapist.
Copyright © 1999-2005 Alice Baland. All Rights Reserved.
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