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Will my insurance
pay for counseling?
Grace Counseling does not accept insurance. For client
convenience, we do accept Visa, MC and discover cards.
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What is the
cost for counseling?
The cost for a 50-minute session is $75 for the first session
and $65 for each session thereafter; family counseling sessions
are $85 each. Sliding Fees considered on an individual
basis.
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How soon do
I have to pay for my session?
Typically payment is expected at the time of service. We
appreciate your prompt attention to payment. If a problem
develops please feel free to discuss this with your therapist.
Accounts that become past due may lead to a temporary
termination of services until the account is made current. If
you have any questions in regard to this information, please
email our office gconthecoast@embarqmail.com or call
(541) 994-6388.
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Do you
discount your counseling fees?
Many people ask about reduced fees. Though we would like to
offer reduced fee services, the ongoing realities of the
facility mortgage, office expenses, etc., prohibit this.
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What about
confidentiality?
Psychotherapeutic services are typically confidential, meaning
that whatever you tell your therapist remains private between
you and the therapist. There are some exceptions to
confidentiality that we would like you to be aware of.
In the state of Oregon, any information a
psychotherapist receives about the physical or sexual abuse or
neglect of a minor must be reported to the state or a law
enforcement agency. If in the professional opinion of your
therapist you pose an imminent danger to yourself (e.g. suicide)
or others (e.g. homicide), information may be released to
protect you or others. If your services are ordered by the
judicial system (e.g. court, probation, etc.), there may be
information these agencies request. In that case, you will be
asked to sign a release of information at the outset of
treatment. If you introduced the fact that you are or have been
in treatment as part of a court action (e.g. criminal defense,
lawsuit, etc.), you may have given up your right to
confidentiality.
While the above listed circumstances are rare, we
want you to be fully informed of both your guaranteed right to
privacy and to know in advance the few exceptions to that right.
If you have any questions in regard to this
information, please email our office --gconthecoast@embarqmail.com
-- or ask your therapist.
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What if I
miss my appointment or have to cancel it?
It is a client's responsibility to keep their scheduled
appointment. Grace Counseling requires a 24-hour advance notice
should the rescheduling of an appointment become necessary. A
fee will be charged for broken appointments that are not
cancelled in advance.
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Do you offer
support groups or workshops?
Yes.
Workshops and support groups are offered at various times.
Topics include:
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Bi-Racial Family Issues Workshop
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Blended Family Issues Workshop
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Boundaries Group
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Stress Management/Health Promotion
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Communication Skill Building Workshop
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Parenting Group
If
you are interested in any of the above groups/workshops, please
email us -- gconthecoast@embarqmail.com -- or call our
office.
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Do you
accept Medicare/Medicaid?
Currently we do not accept Medicaid as payment, but please
inquire at a later date.
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How do I
reach my counselor in case of emergency?
We do
not carry a pager. Emergencies that call for immediate care
require the attention of traditional emergency services such as
police, paramedics and hospital emergency departments.
The
therapist can be reached by calling the regular office
telephone number and using our voice-mail system.
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