Terms of Service
Our therapists are
licensed professional counselors, interns, and psychologists engaged in
providing quality mental health care services to clients with a biblical
foundation.
Fees
The charge for your sessions is $100.00/hr. Payment is expected at the time services are
rendered. I accept personal checks and cash and major credit cards. In some cases, individuals may need assistance, but
cannot afford this rate. Please contact our office to discuss your unique
situation. We might be able to adjust the fees, depending upon your
financial circumstances.
Payment for
Services
Stonebriar Counseling Associates does not accept assignment of insurance
benefits. Within contract guidelines, the undersigned therapist will look to you
for full payment of your account, and you will be responsible for payments of
all charges including NSF Bank charges. If you need financial assistance please
discuss this matter ahead of time with Mr. Good. Although it is the goal
of the undersigned therapist to protect the confidentiality of your
records, there may be times when disclosure of your records or testimony will be
compelled by law. Confidentiality and exceptions to confidentiality are
discussed below. In the event disclosure of your records or testimony is
required by law, you will be responsible for and shall pay the costs involved in
producing the records and the therapist's normal hourly rate for time involved
in preparing for and giving testimony. Such payments are to be made at the time
or prior to the time the therapist renders the services.
Mental Health
Services
While it may not be easy to seek help from a mental health professional, it is
hoped that through therapy you will change in the following ways: 1) gain
greater insight into your situation and feelings, 2) develop expanded
conceptualizations of your life, relationships, circumstances, and future; 3)
move toward resolving your concerns; and, 4) forge a life plan that promotes
greater realization of your human potential, happiness, and success. As your
therapist, using my knowledge of human development and behavior, human change
process, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I will make observations about
situations as well as suggestions for new ways to approach them. It will be
important for you to explore your own feelings and thoughts and to try new
approaches in order for change to occur. You may bring other family members to a
therapy session if you feel it would be helpful or if recommended by your
therapist.
Appointments
Appointments are made by calling 214-642-8737 Monday through Saturday between
the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. Please call to cancel or reschedule at
least 24 hours in advance, or you will be charged for the missed appointment.
Third-party payments will not usually cover or reimburse for missed
appointments.
Emergencies
If you experience a
life threatening emergency please go to your
nearest Emergency Room or call 911.
Number of Visits
The number of sessions depends on many factors and will be assessed and
discussed by the therapist.
Length of Visits
Therapy sessions are 45-50 minutes in length but may take longer for testing
assessment.
Relationship
Your relationship with the therapist is a professional and therapeutic
relationship. In order to preserve this relationship and abide by the ethical
standards of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors
(§681.32 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 681), it is imperative that the
therapist refrain from any other type of relationship with you. Personal and/or
business relationships undermine the effectiveness of the therapeutic
relationship. Gifts, bartering, and trading services are not appropriate
and should not be shared between you and the therapist.
Cancellations
Cancellations must be received at least 24 hours before your scheduled
appointment; otherwise YOU will be charged the customary fee for that missed
appointment. You are responsible for calling to cancel or reschedule your
appointment.
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