Sharon Gaffney Counseling
| Frequently Asked Questions - FAQS | |||
| How Do I Get Started? | |||
| Please contact me to set up an initial appointment. The client-therapist relationship is the most essential part of therapy, so I encourage you to “interview” me during our first session together so that you can make an informed decision as to whether you feel we can work together. | |||
| What Can I Expect in a Therapy Session? | |||
| Every therapy session is unique and caters to each individual and his/her own specific goals. During a therapy session, it is standard to discuss the primary concerns in your life and to then explore ways for healing and transformation. It is common to schedule a series of weekly sessions, which are 50 minutes in length. Sometimes individuals or couples who are going through a particularly difficult challenge may request more time per session or more than one session a week. |
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| What Do I bring to my first session? | |||
| Once your first session is booked, you will bring the specified forms under the “Printable Forms” tab. Please also bring a copy of your insurance card as well as any pertinent health records. | |||
| What Type of Payment is Accepted? | |||
| Accepted forms of payent: Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa, Venmo. I also accept the following insurances: |
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| · Aetna · Anthem |
· BlueCross · BlueShield · Cigna |
· ComPsych · Medicaid · MultiPlan |
· Optum · UMR · United Health Care |
| Do You Prescribe Medication? | |||
| As a licensed professional counselor, I am not authorized to prescribe. In cases where I believe medication may be appropriate to consider, I will refer you to a physician for an assessment. For clients already under a physician’s care, I will work closely with that professional to ensure that care is coordinated. | |||
