Steps to Starting Therapy
1. Call 760-800-8603 to set up a complimentary 15 minutes consultation. You will
generally need to leave a message for a return call.
2. Once we talk during the 15 minute consultation, we can determine whether it
would be a good fit.
3. If it is a good fit, and you would like to start therapy, then you will receive an email
with the legal documents from the Practice for you to read, and sign
electronically.
4. Then, if you are using Aetna, or Cigna, you will be emailed a link to enter the
insurance information so that it can be authorized. It usually takes about 2 days.
If you are using IEHP, or are self-pay, then we can make the appointment
immediately for the first available spot that works with our schedules.
Anxiety, Depression, Grief & Loss
Parenting Support and Ideas
Divorce/Blended Family Issues
Dealing with Expected and Unexpected Stressors
Risk and Benefits of Treatment
The Therapeutic Process that you have taken is a very positive step which depends largely on your willingness to engage in this process, which may, at times, result in considerable discomfort. Remembering unpleasant events and becoming aware of feelings attached to those events can bring on strong feelings of anger, depression, anxiety, etc. There are no quick fixes. I cannot promise that your behavior or circumstance will change. I can promise to support you and do my very best to understand you, as well as to help you clarify what it is that you want for yourself.
Participating in therapy may result in a number of benefits, including, but not limited to, reduced stress and anxiety, increased positivity in your interpersonal relationships, a decrease in negative thoughts and self-sabotaging. Additionally, an increase in positive perspective in relation to academics, employment, social and family relationships. In order to gain these benefits it may also require substantial effort on the part of the client, including active participation in the therapeutic process, honesty, and a willingness to work on changing one’s perspective.
Unfortunately, therapy doesn’t guarantee the benefits. In order to work through some painful issues from your past, you may experience some strong feelings of sadness, anger, resentment, etc. There may be times when I challenge your assumptions, and understanding of a situation. There may be times when your perceptions change, and hence a change in your interpersonal relationships. At times you might feel worse before you feel better. Please understand that any decision you make on the status of your personal relationships is your responsibility. Personal growth and change usually follow some discomfort. Additionally the growth usually takes much patience in yourself (and in others) which can be upsetting, causing annoyance. Please feel free to address the discomfort in your session.
If you are a caregiver/parent, please be aware that the most positive change from therapy comes from a strong therapeutic professional relationship between the client and the therapist. Therefore, there is a limit as to what will, and will not be shared with the relative/caregiver so as to preserve this relationship.
Good Faith Estimate
This Good Faith Estimate shows the expected charges that are based on the information collected at the time that the estimate was created. It doesn’t include any unknown, or unexpected costs that might arise after the estimate was provided.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of psychotherapy services.
You can inquire as to the expected cost from your Therapist, who will provide a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service. It will be based on the current rates and frequency of sessions.
Cancellation
A very important indicator of whether therapy is successful is consistency. If you need to cancel and or reschedule your appointment, you must do so 24 hours before your appointment.
A voicemail @ 760-800-8603, or an email @ taniamcctherapy@gmail.com is adequate to do this. Please know that if there are two no-shows and/or late cancellations, I will need to open up the spot for someone else. I will make an attempt to contact you prior to doing this. If unable to reach you, in this case, I would need to consider the therapeutic relationship and agreement to be terminated.