Q: What can I expect in therapy?
A: When you call, you will be asked some basic information to determine whether you and I will be a good fit. If we decide to
set up an initial meeting, I will mail or email some forms for you to fill out. Bring the forms to your first session. The first
session will consist of going over some of the forms. We will also spend some time discussing the issue(s) that have brought
you to therapy.
Q: How long does it take?
A: The therapeutic process is different for everyone. Some people require a few sessions while others may elect to be in
longer-term therapy. Some may choose to meet once every week or two while others find it helpful to have infrequent
sessions over the course of several months or more. It all depends on how long it takes to reach the goals you set.
Obviously more serious issues, such as those dealing with things like abuse, chemical dependency, trauma, or having multiple
issues tend to take more time to sort out.
Q: Why fee-for-service?
A: There are several advantages to paying for psychotherapy sessions out-of-pocket (also called fee-for-service or self-pay),
a few very important ones include:
1) Privacy-- When you are not going through an insurance company for mental health services, your private health
information stays in my office. I am the only person who has access to it except under specific circumstances which are
outlined in the Informed Consent packet and discussed in the first session. Insurance companies have numerous people
examining your files at various stages. There are people that authorize payment, track your progress, audit psychotherapy
practices, input data, print bills, and so on.
2) Control-- The number of sessions you may attend when you pay out-of-pocket is up to you. Often, insurance companies
will authorize a certain number of sessions. They usually require some proof that progress is being made. They also reserve
the right to stop paying for sessions for a variety of reasons. Insurance companies probably want you out of therapy as
soon as possible. The problem is that they might decide you’re ready to be on your own regardless of whether you or I
agree with them.
3) Your Future-- Did you know that you can be denied insurance benefits for a previous mental health diagnosis? If you use
your insurance to pay for mental health, your practitioner MUST designate a diagnosis for your issue (e.g. major depressive
disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, bi-polar disorder). If you wish to purchase health insurance in the future, your mental
health records will be reviewed and you and your family maybe denied coverage. Paying out-of-pocket ensures that no
insurance company ever knows you were seen by a therapist.
Click here for more information about payment options.
Q: What is Adlerian Psychology?
A: Alfred Adler believed that people are social beings; that we all look to find our place in the world--to belong. He believed
we are creative in that we actively choose how to act and react to people and situations. He also believed we are goal-
directed in that all of our behavior has a purpose and that we are always moving toward a perceived goal. Furthermore, he
believed that reality is subjective; that there is no absolute truth. Therefore, we cannot be objective about ourselves or our
interpretation of our experiences. Finally, Adler believed that a person can never be understood without understanding the
pattern through which he moves through life.
Q: What can you tell me about relationship therapy?
A: For more detailed information about relationship therapy, click here.
A: When you call, you will be asked some basic information to determine whether you and I will be a good fit. If we decide to
set up an initial meeting, I will mail or email some forms for you to fill out. Bring the forms to your first session. The first
session will consist of going over some of the forms. We will also spend some time discussing the issue(s) that have brought
you to therapy.
Q: How long does it take?
A: The therapeutic process is different for everyone. Some people require a few sessions while others may elect to be in
longer-term therapy. Some may choose to meet once every week or two while others find it helpful to have infrequent
sessions over the course of several months or more. It all depends on how long it takes to reach the goals you set.
Obviously more serious issues, such as those dealing with things like abuse, chemical dependency, trauma, or having multiple
issues tend to take more time to sort out.
Q: Why fee-for-service?
A: There are several advantages to paying for psychotherapy sessions out-of-pocket (also called fee-for-service or self-pay),
a few very important ones include:
1) Privacy-- When you are not going through an insurance company for mental health services, your private health
information stays in my office. I am the only person who has access to it except under specific circumstances which are
outlined in the Informed Consent packet and discussed in the first session. Insurance companies have numerous people
examining your files at various stages. There are people that authorize payment, track your progress, audit psychotherapy
practices, input data, print bills, and so on.
2) Control-- The number of sessions you may attend when you pay out-of-pocket is up to you. Often, insurance companies
will authorize a certain number of sessions. They usually require some proof that progress is being made. They also reserve
the right to stop paying for sessions for a variety of reasons. Insurance companies probably want you out of therapy as
soon as possible. The problem is that they might decide you’re ready to be on your own regardless of whether you or I
agree with them.
3) Your Future-- Did you know that you can be denied insurance benefits for a previous mental health diagnosis? If you use
your insurance to pay for mental health, your practitioner MUST designate a diagnosis for your issue (e.g. major depressive
disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, bi-polar disorder). If you wish to purchase health insurance in the future, your mental
health records will be reviewed and you and your family maybe denied coverage. Paying out-of-pocket ensures that no
insurance company ever knows you were seen by a therapist.
Click here for more information about payment options.
Q: What is Adlerian Psychology?
A: Alfred Adler believed that people are social beings; that we all look to find our place in the world--to belong. He believed
we are creative in that we actively choose how to act and react to people and situations. He also believed we are goal-
directed in that all of our behavior has a purpose and that we are always moving toward a perceived goal. Furthermore, he
believed that reality is subjective; that there is no absolute truth. Therefore, we cannot be objective about ourselves or our
interpretation of our experiences. Finally, Adler believed that a person can never be understood without understanding the
pattern through which he moves through life.
Q: What can you tell me about relationship therapy?
A: For more detailed information about relationship therapy, click here.
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therapeutic relationship between the user and therapist. Kari L.M. Silverberg, MA, LAMFT and Theraspire Counseling Services, PLLC assumes no liability for the
content of this site or damages that may result from use, reference to, reliance on, or decisions resulting from its use. Use of this site establishes your consent to the
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