{"id":1375,"date":"2018-03-19T12:45:39","date_gmt":"2018-03-19T12:45:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/anpsthemes.com\/construction\/?page_id=1375"},"modified":"2024-01-26T09:42:34","modified_gmt":"2024-01-26T14:42:34","slug":"common-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.toryjoseph.com\/common-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1453207500276{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;ANSWERS TO MOST COMMON QUESTIONS&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;title&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_toggle title=&#8221;How much will therapy cost? What is your payment policy?&#8221; style=&#8221;anps-style-1&#8243; open=&#8221;true&#8221; el_id=&#8221;7u1ce-bp7t2-36w04-92jst&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1625616740068{margin-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">I offer fees that are more affordable than most professional fees for psychotherapy in the Washington, DC area.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">Most sessions are 60 minutes in length. The fee averages $220 for individual and couples therapy and $195 for parenting consultations.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Session fee includes follow-up e-mails and phone calls.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">I will discuss a sliding scale for clients who cannot afford to pay my full fee.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Payment is due at the time of the appointment unless other arrangements have been made.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>accept cash, checks and credit cards.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Why don\u2019t you accept insurance?&#8221; style=&#8221;anps-style-1&#8243; el_id=&#8221;c7nd0-t4gcf-qm5mr-5e8ow&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1625616751179{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">I offer lower fees and will see clients on a sliding scale if necessary.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Most insurance companies will reimburse for a significant portion of your cost of therapy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The receipt that I provide you for therapy at the end of the month is formatted to submit for reimbursement.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>It will be up to you to submit to your own insurance company if you wish to do so.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Parent consults are not considered to be therapy.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;How often should I\/we plan to see you?&#8221; style=&#8221;anps-style-1&#8243; el_id=&#8221;ychpb-48b1r-rus4x-lrxnh&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1625616771938{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">I will work with you prior to our session to plan what you would like to accomplish in order to make the most of our face-to-face time together.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">I offer a free 20-minute phone consultation to help you determine whether therapy sessions or parenting consultations are the right course for you.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">In the case of parenting consults, at least three meetings can enable positive change to occur.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>After the initial meeting, we can consider meeting by video conference.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>At the same fee $195\/hr., I am happy to make a home or school visit too when that would be helpful.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Couples or individual therapy usually involves 8 \u2013 10 visits, but the length of time is your decision.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What is a Parent Coach?&#8221; style=&#8221;anps-style-1&#8243; el_id=&#8221;vik0i-dj99u-zxx8l-dtj0v&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1625616779930{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">A parent coach helps parents understand the reasons for their child\u2019s behavior and teaches new, productive approaches to problems.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">I will help you create a plan that will move you and your child in a more positive direction and support you as you practice new skills.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>It helps to have an objective person with plenty of experience to see beyond the emotions, which are a natural part of parenting, to new solutions.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What can I expect in couples counseling?&#8221; style=&#8221;anps-style-1&#8243; el_id=&#8221;ap1w9-7ezc6-iawul-p9uqe&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1625616788865{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Couples therapy is a process that requires care and commitment.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>It requires both individuals to be in agreement on working to improve the relationship.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Imago Therapy is a form of couples therapy that involves open communication in a safe environment.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1453207500276{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;ANSWERS TO MOST COMMON QUESTIONS&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;title&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_toggle title=&#8221;How much will therapy cost? 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