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Frequently Asked Questions
Is what we talk about confidential?
All personal information and what
we discuss in therapy are completely confidential. We may not release
any of it to a third party without your written permission, except
where disclosure is required by law.
How do I get more information or to make an appointment? You
may call us at (336) 722-8173 and ask to talk with our Intake Specialist
for any questions you may have. The Intake Specialist will be happy
to schedule an appointment also. If you are interested in making
an appointment in the Mocksville office, you may call there directly
at (336) 751-4510 on Tuesday and Wednesday. We serve people who
live or work in Forsyth, Davie, and Stokes County.
Can I use my medical insurance? Most
health insurance will cover services only when they consider our
services as a medical necessity. We will file claims for your
insurance including Medicaid. We offer sliding-scale fees based
on your household income and the family size.
Are there any differences in seeing a male
or female therapist? Some people prefer a male and some
prefer a female therapist. In our experience, therapist you find
compatible to work with you is more important than gender.
How do I know a therapist is qualified?
If you don't have a recommendation of a trusted family
member or a friend, you may look for a therapist with certain
credentials. They may be State Board Licenses, such as, LCSW (Licensed
Clinical Social Worker), LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist)
or LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor). All of our therapists
are licensed clinicians in North Carolina and have completed accredited
graduate school programs.
What should I expect when I first come?
You should arrive 10 - 15 minutes
before your appointment time. Please bring with you the family
income documents, e.g., paycheck stubs, and health insurance cards.
You will be asked to read and fill out some paperwork and an agreement
which describes some of the terms of our service. Each counseling
session is about 45 - 50 minutes, but the first one may be a little
longer. Once you are in the therapist office, he/she will guide
you how the session will proceed. Your therapist will be interested
in learning your situations and ask some questions to understand
them accurately. You are free to ask the therapist any question
you may have. Then, you and the therapist will begin to develop
goals for the therapy together.
What is Family Therapy? In family
therapy the therapist will focus on the relationships of family
members instead of just on one individual to help solve conflicts
or concerns. He/she may see any combinations of or all family
members together depending on the types of problems and the most
effective ways of reaching resolutions.
Is group therapy
better than individual therapy? Group
therapy has been shown to be as effective and sometimes more effective
than individual therapy. If you think about it, we all grew up
in group environments and we affect and are being affected by
others. It provides a safe place where you come together with
others to share problems or concerns and, under a trained facilitator,
better understand your situation and learn with and from each
other by helping each other.
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