Does Veritas Community Counseling (VCC) take insurance?
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No
How much does a 55 minute session cost?
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Session cost range from as low as $125 - $175 (out-of-pocket) - $175 (with insurance). We do have a few sliding scale spots available based on need and availability.
How long do appointments last & how often will you be seen?
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Sessions are typically 50-55 minutes in length. Every client or couple is going through a unique situation, so the length of treatment will vary.
What forms of payment does VCC accept?
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Visa, MasterCard, HSA, and FSA cards.
How should I make the most out of my therapy session?
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-Don’t pretend to be okay. It’s okay to talk about things that feel embarrassing or scary
-Regularly attend your sessions and take an active part in them
-Be prepared for each session and be ready to focus on a problem or issue
-Work collaboratively with your counselor and be willing to explore new behaviors both within and outside the sessions
-Be open and honest with your counselor about how the sessions are going for you, particularly if you don’t think you’re being helped
-Ask questions. If your therapist is talking about something you do not understand, or you feel uncertain about a particular suggestion, ask questions.
Does VCC offer In-person & Telehealth?
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Yes. We offer both. Your therapist may suggest you meet in-person for certain types of counseling. Online is convenient for many but some feel it impersonal - do what works for you.
What types of counseling does VCC specialize in?
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Our therapists are well experienced in anxiety, depression and life transitions. Two of our three have experience in couples/marriage counseling. And one specialized in EMDR and trauma. For a list of other topics we deal with hover your mouse over our services tab at the top.
How do I make an appointment?
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Call 541-275-0412 where the office admin will get your information (First & Last name, E-mail, phone number, reason why you are seeking counseling, collect insurance info and payment info). Then the office admin will go over available sessions.
Once a date/time is decided on, you will receive an email where you’ll find documents that need to be e-signed before your first appointment.
Is therapy confidential?
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In general, the law protects the confidentiality of all communications between a client and psychotherapist. No information is disclosed without prior written permission from the client.
However, there are some exceptions required by law to this rule. These exceptions include:
-Suspected child abuse or dependant adult or elder abuse. The therapist is required to report this to the appropriate authorities immediately.
-If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person. The therapist is required to notify the police.
-If a client intends to harm himself or herself. The therapist will make every effort to work with the individual to ensure their safety. However, if an individual does not cooperate, additional measures may need to be taken.
By using insurance, the client allows their insurance company to access confidential information. This is the only way insurance will pay for sessions.
Does VCC work with youth (Ages 14-18)?
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Yes, we counsel youth. We do not counsel children under 12 years of age. VCC does offer family counseling, so kids should be 8 years of age or older.
Does a legal guardian have to consent to therapy for a youth?
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The age of consent is 14 for a minor. Between 14-18 yrs old, they do not need consent from their parents.
How can you request VCC’s therapy dog (Wally)?
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Communicate to your therapist that you are interested in having Wally in session. It will be up to the Therapist and Wally’s available schedule to make that possible.