| Frequently
Asked Questions |
|
What kind of counselors do you have?
All counselors are
professionally trained and certified in their therapy discipline.
LCS' staff is accountable to Florida licensure requirements.
|
What kind of counseling do you do?
Adjustment/Change
Issues, Anxiety, Marital/Relationship Issues, Children,
Depression, Grief Recovery, Step Family Issues, Post-traumatic
Stress, Addiction Assessment/Aftercare, Women Issues,
Spiritual/Faith Life
|
What are your hours?
All clinical sessions are by appointment. The office is open 8:30 - 5:00 (Mon-Thurs) and 8:30 - 4:30 (Friday). Some clinical appointments are available in the evening.
|
Do you take
Insurance?
Yes - each therapist has their own set of panels. Please check by THERAPIST NAME AND ADDRESS with your insurance company's mental health provider. If it is a managed care program, you will need to get the authorization number, the number of sessions authorized and the amount of your co-pay. This info should be received by our office prior to your first appointment.
|
How much does a session cost?
There is a standard professional fee ($130) for a therapy session. (There is a $15 one time fee to set up the chart and complete initial evaluation.) If there is no insurance, the amount paid will be dependent on gross family income and family
size.
|
Do you take Credit Cards?
Yes -- Master Card or Visa, check or cash
Payment is due at time of visit.
|
How long are the sessions?
Approximately 45-50 minutes.
|
How often will my sessions be?
Scheduling arrangements will be made with your therapist dependent on nature of problem and availability of both parties.
|
Do you have to be Lutheran (or Christian) to obtain services?
No - ANYONE regardless of religious belief is welcome. Our mission is to provide quality professional services to the entire community.
|
Do you offer free depression screening?
Yes, Dr. Mary Jacob will see you for a 15-20 minute session after you complete a brief questionnaire in this office. At that time you may be referred for a complete evaluation if it is indicated.
|
|
How can I make a donation to Lutheran Counseling?
You may mail a donation to us or you may make a donation via
credit card through this website (please note DONATION on first
line and only complete the appropriate fields).
To make a donation via credit
card, please click here:
|
| |
|
| |
| |
| |
