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Frequently
asked questions
There are a lot of
questions you may have about whether you need to talk with a licensed
mental health clinician. Please contact the office if you have other
questions.
Q:
What are the benefits of psychotherapy?
A: Different people benefit in different ways. Clients report
a variety of ways in which therapy has been beneficial:
- Gaining insight
into the feelings which are upsetting or causing changes in behavior.
- Beginning and augmenting
the healing process for a painful experience.
- Relieving emotional
distress.
- Improving the quality
of life and productivity of daily functioning.
- Enhancing personal
growth by making an investment in the development of the self,
similar to getting an education.
Q:
What are some symptoms that may indicate I could benefit from making
an appointment?
A: Consider
calling for an appointment if you experience any of these symptoms:
- Changes in
the way you think
- Changes in
your mood
- Changes in
the way you feel about yourself
- Changes in
the way you think or feel about people or the world around
you
- Changes in
your sleep habits
- Changes in
your appetite
- Fatigue or
low energy
- Loss of interest
in sex
- Decreased
enjoyment of activities
- Increased
substance use or abuse
- Violent behavior
- Poor work
or school performance
- Feelings of
guilt or worthlessness
- Feelings of
hopelessness, helplessness
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- Thoughts of
death or suicide
- Restlessness
- Irritability
- Difficulty
concentrating
- Difficulty
making decisions
- Difficulty
remembering details, schedule, or activities
- Persistent
physical ailments such as panic, headaches, indigestion
that do not respond to treatment
- Excessive
talking
- Racing thoughts
- Making decisions
which reflect poor judgment
- Acting inappropriately
in social settings
- Feelings of
fear that something terrible is about to happen
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Q:
Some people say it's good to talk with a professional when there
are particular life circumstances. What are those circumstances?
A: It may be
helpful to talk with someone if you have experienced the following
circumstances:
- Family conflict
- A family member
who has been treated or should be treated
- A trauma, such as
any form of assault or abuse, or remembering such an event
- A recent loss such
as the death of a loved one, unemployment, relocation of your
home, financial problem, difficult relationship, chronic illness
- A major change in
your life pattern. Such changes may be joyous or stressful such
as getting married, having a baby, getting a new job or a promotion
Q:
How much does it cost?
A: Please call
the office for a current fee schedule. Fees are due in full when
services are rendered. For your convenience, payment may be made
in several forms: cash, personal check, money order, cashier's check,
Visa, or Master Card. If you have health insurance you would like
to file for reimbursement, please bring your insurance card with
you at the first session. We have an Insurance Release Form you
will need to complete and sign. As a courtesy, we will provide to
you a completed health claim form when payment is made in full.
You mail the form, and your insurance company will send to you whatever
reimbursement is due to you.
Q:
What are your office hours?
A: The Office
Manager is Shelli McInnis and she is available 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.,
Monday through Thursdays and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fridays. Each clinician's
office hours are by appointment. Appointments may be made by calling
Victoria during the hours listed above.
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