Therapy Considerations

Choosing the right therapist or counselor can be a challenging decision. Do you make the choice based on the availability through your insurance panel? Fees for service? Location? Perhaps the consideration of comfort, professionalism, respect and a connection that conveys compassion and support.

Our therapists recognize the importance of the 1:1 connection and the compassion that says, "you are not going this alone." Each of us is unique and "fearfully and wonderfully made", it is our goal to work with our consumers to identify the barriers and challenges to success and to celebrate the victories of the milestones achieved. Therapy is a personal investment and should be strength focused to create the best life.

Why chose self pay versus insurance? Most consumers aren't aware that insurance companies require a diagnosis for payment. Certain diagnosis can cause rate increases in products such as, homeowners insurance and life insurance. Additionally, depending upon the diagnosis future employment can be jeopardized through denial of a securty clearance. All medical information is maintained in a national medical database which is accessible by insurance companies and this information is utilized to determine the rates we pay for insurance products as well as approval of applications.

A benefit of self pay is primarily the confidentiality and privacy the consumer receives. Addtionally, the consumer and the therapist determine the frequency of the sessions and jointly manage all aspects of care.

As a consumer, you have the right to privacy, confidentiality, respect and determination of your treatment.