A journey of a thousand miles begins with
a Single step.
~Chinese Proverb
CAN COUNSELING HELP?
A counselor can assist with improving problem-solving skills, and enhanced coping strategies for issues with relationship problems, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, career decisions and stress related problems. Counselors provide a place where you can come and work through your problems free of being judged. Counseling provides you with the assurance of a safe and confidential environment to share. Counseling is an opportunity for you to see things from a different perspective and to find realistic and personable solutions to problems which are interfering with you living your best life. Counseling is a partnership, and your success is greatly depended on the client/counselor relationship, how well you participate in the process and implement what you are learning.I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. I’m a great place for you to tell a story and let your users know a little more about you.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT?
During your initial appointment you will be asked to complete an intake package which consists of basic information about you, HIPPA consent forms, confidentiality statement, reasons you are seeking counseling. **It is a good idea to arrive early to complete required paperwork.
Next your counselor will invite you into their office and review paperwork with you, explaining in detail the counseling process to ensure understanding. The counseling relationship and expectations will also be discussed at this time along and any questions you might have will be answered.
Your counselor will also be completing a bio-psycho social assessment with you which ask questions about your presenting problem, personal history, family, education and physical health.
Once information is collected, your counselor will discuss with you whether they feel they can assist with your problem and will schedule your next appointment. If it is believed that you could benefit from other services or working with someone who is more specialized to treat your specific problem, every effort will be made to refer you to another provider.
ARE ALL SESSIONS CONFIDENTIAL?
Be Centered Counseling and Consulting, PLLC will follow all HIPPA guidelines and is obligated to safeguard information about our clients obtained during the course of the counseling process. Personal information is only communicated to others that you designate with your written consent, or in circumstances as dictated by state law. Disclosure of counseling information is restricted to what is necessary, relevant and verifiable.
Release of information without consent of a client may only take place under the most extreme circumstances: the protection of life (suicidality or homicidality), child abuse, and/or abuse of incompetent persons and elder abuse. Mental health counselors are required to comply with state and federal statutes concerning mandated reporting.
OUTPATIENT COUNSELING PAYMENT SCHEDULE?
It is our hope that you will find the counseling process helpful in assisting you in finding solutions to your current problems and supporting you as you strive to live your best life.
Initial Counseling Session - $135 60-90 Minute Session
Individual Counseling Session - $110 Per 55-Minute Session
Premarital/Couples Counseling - $150 Per 55-Minute Session
Group Counseling - $45 Per Group Session
We are now accepting the following insurance plans:
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
Aetna
TriCare
UnitedHealthCare
If you choose to utilize Out-of –Network Insurance Benefits, We will provide a statement for reimbursement. Please review your insurance benefits with your provider before you scheduled an appointment.
PAYMENTS
Full payment is required at the beginning of each session, so that we can fully utilize the allocated session time to focus on your treatment process. Cash, check, major credit card payments are accepted, for your convenience. We provide you with a receipt of payment after each session and an itemized statement can be provided upon request, to submit for any reimbursements.
CANCELLATION
We request at least 24 hours notification in advance for any appointments that need to be rescheduled. A $50 no-show/cancellation fee is assessed and will be charged to a **required credit card on file, if an appointment is cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice.
If you feel that you cannot safely wait for us to return your call, you should call your physician, go to or call the local emergency room, or call 911. You can reach Presbyterian Behavioral Health Access at (704) 384-4255 or Carolinas Medical Center—Behavioral Health Center Emergency Room at (704) 358-2800.