Q: How do I book an appointment?
A: Feel free to reach out to me directly by phone or text at (954) 546-1387. Alternatively, you can complete the contact form on the website or send an email to [email protected], including your name, phone number, and the reason for seeking counseling. I'm eager to connect with you!
Q: I am interested in counseling, but find it difficult to make the appointment in the office. Are there other options?
A: Absolutely. I provide HIPAA compliant telehealth sessions conducted via video or telephone, offering you the flexibility to participate from anywhere you choose. With the freedom to engage from your preferred location and without the need to travel to an office, clients can sustain regularity in therapy, which often results in improved outcomes.
Q: Is the session confidential?
A: Absolutely. Protecting your privacy is of utmost importance to me. A key aspect of successful therapy is fostering an environment where you feel comfortable sharing openly with your therapist. All therapy sessions and communications adhere to HIPAA regulations for your privacy and security.
Q: What will happen at my first appointment?
A: The initial appointment serves as a chance to discuss your needs and concerns while assessing if our therapeutic relationship aligns with your goals. It's essential to feel confident in your choice of therapist, and this session provides an opportunity to gauge that fit. When scheduling your first appointment, you'll be asked whether you'll be self-paying or utilizing insurance. If using insurance, please provide your insurance details for verification beforehand. I'm in-network with Aetna insurance, and out-of-network options may also be available. Prior to your first session, you'll need to complete an intake form, review confidentiality policies, and fill out demographic paperwork via the client portal. Instructions for this will be emailed to you after our initial conversation. Each appointment typically lasts 45 minutes.
Q: Do I have to share everything about myself in therapy?
A: You have control over what you choose to disclose. Therapy is a journey, and opening up about oneself can be gradual. Building a trusting therapeutic alliance with your therapist is crucial, allowing you to gradually feel at ease sharing as much as necessary to address the concerns that led you to seek therapy.
Q: Isn't willpower enough for most problems?
A: Addressing issues promptly can help prevent them from escalating into more serious problems down the road. While it may seem easy to simply stop a behavior or change a thought pattern, it's often not that simple. Navigating emotions and relationships requires resources and skills that you may not have fully developed, leading to challenges in problem-solving. Therapy provides the support and guidance needed to cultivate these essential resources and skills.
A: Feel free to reach out to me directly by phone or text at (954) 546-1387. Alternatively, you can complete the contact form on the website or send an email to [email protected], including your name, phone number, and the reason for seeking counseling. I'm eager to connect with you!
Q: I am interested in counseling, but find it difficult to make the appointment in the office. Are there other options?
A: Absolutely. I provide HIPAA compliant telehealth sessions conducted via video or telephone, offering you the flexibility to participate from anywhere you choose. With the freedom to engage from your preferred location and without the need to travel to an office, clients can sustain regularity in therapy, which often results in improved outcomes.
Q: Is the session confidential?
A: Absolutely. Protecting your privacy is of utmost importance to me. A key aspect of successful therapy is fostering an environment where you feel comfortable sharing openly with your therapist. All therapy sessions and communications adhere to HIPAA regulations for your privacy and security.
Q: What will happen at my first appointment?
A: The initial appointment serves as a chance to discuss your needs and concerns while assessing if our therapeutic relationship aligns with your goals. It's essential to feel confident in your choice of therapist, and this session provides an opportunity to gauge that fit. When scheduling your first appointment, you'll be asked whether you'll be self-paying or utilizing insurance. If using insurance, please provide your insurance details for verification beforehand. I'm in-network with Aetna insurance, and out-of-network options may also be available. Prior to your first session, you'll need to complete an intake form, review confidentiality policies, and fill out demographic paperwork via the client portal. Instructions for this will be emailed to you after our initial conversation. Each appointment typically lasts 45 minutes.
Q: Do I have to share everything about myself in therapy?
A: You have control over what you choose to disclose. Therapy is a journey, and opening up about oneself can be gradual. Building a trusting therapeutic alliance with your therapist is crucial, allowing you to gradually feel at ease sharing as much as necessary to address the concerns that led you to seek therapy.
Q: Isn't willpower enough for most problems?
A: Addressing issues promptly can help prevent them from escalating into more serious problems down the road. While it may seem easy to simply stop a behavior or change a thought pattern, it's often not that simple. Navigating emotions and relationships requires resources and skills that you may not have fully developed, leading to challenges in problem-solving. Therapy provides the support and guidance needed to cultivate these essential resources and skills.
Q: How do I pay for services?
A: You can conveniently make payments via credit cards through the client portal. For existing clients, please ensure that any cancellations are made by phone at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled appointment to avoid incurring a full missed session fee.
Q: Do you take my insurance?
A: Many individuals opt to self-pay for sessions rather than utilizing their insurance benefits. Reasons for this decision vary, but some prefer not to have their visits documented on their health records. If you prefer to use your insurance benefits, I am now accepting Florida Blue. Both in-network and out-of-network insurance plans typically cover a portion of therapy costs. If you have different coverage, your insurance provider can provide information on reimbursement rates.
Q: Do you prescribe medication?
A: Unfortunately, I don't provide medication. To obtain medication, you'll need to undergo an evaluation by a psychiatrist.
Q: How often do I attend therapy?
A: Typically, individuals attend therapy sessions once per week. However, if it's therapeutically necessary, we can arrange for more frequent sessions.
Q: Can I make multiple appointments?
A: Absolutely. We can schedule appointments for several weeks in advance to secure a time slot that suits your preferences.
A: You can conveniently make payments via credit cards through the client portal. For existing clients, please ensure that any cancellations are made by phone at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled appointment to avoid incurring a full missed session fee.
Q: Do you take my insurance?
A: Many individuals opt to self-pay for sessions rather than utilizing their insurance benefits. Reasons for this decision vary, but some prefer not to have their visits documented on their health records. If you prefer to use your insurance benefits, I am now accepting Florida Blue. Both in-network and out-of-network insurance plans typically cover a portion of therapy costs. If you have different coverage, your insurance provider can provide information on reimbursement rates.
Q: Do you prescribe medication?
A: Unfortunately, I don't provide medication. To obtain medication, you'll need to undergo an evaluation by a psychiatrist.
Q: How often do I attend therapy?
A: Typically, individuals attend therapy sessions once per week. However, if it's therapeutically necessary, we can arrange for more frequent sessions.
Q: Can I make multiple appointments?
A: Absolutely. We can schedule appointments for several weeks in advance to secure a time slot that suits your preferences.
Elizabeth Hammer, MA, LMHC, LCPC
(954) 546-1387
621 NW 53rd Street, Suite 125
Boca Raton, Florida 33487
[email protected]
(954) 546-1387
621 NW 53rd Street, Suite 125
Boca Raton, Florida 33487
[email protected]