How can psychotherapy be helpful?
How long are sessions? How frequently do they take place?
What is psychotherapy?
Psychotherapy (also known to as “talk therapy”) refers to the process of communication between client and psychotherapist used for the purpose of reducing symptoms and improving functioning. In other words, psychotherapy focuses on alleviating suffering, resolving problems, and modifying patterns to enhance wellbeing.
How can psychotherapy be helpful?
There are a number of benefits to engaging in psychotherapy including but not limited to the following:
- Attaining greater awareness of the self
- Developing skills to elevate the quality of relationships
- Identifying solutions to problems causing distress
- Learning healthy coping strategies
- Managing anger, guilt, despair, or other painful emotions
- Improving interpersonal effectiveness and conflict resolution
- Altering the interplay among thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
- Changing harmful patterns and learning new forms of being
- Finding a sense of meaning in suffering
How long are sessions? How frequently do they take place?
The average session length is 60 minutes.
The frequency of sessions will be determined by the client and psychotherapist in the initial phases of treatment in accordance with medical necessity. In most instances, sessions will occur on a weekly, biweekly, or monthly basis.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes. Resilience Behavioral Health Group is a participating provider with various insurances. In most instances, insurance benefits will pay for a portion of the services received depending on the limitations of coverage found within the plan.
Participation with insurance carriers can vary based on the psychotherapist overseeing care. Please contact the office directly at (231) 285-0005 for more information.
To better understand the coverage offered for outpatient mental health services under a specific plan, the first step is to reach out to your insurance carrier. Carefully review content on the benefits provided and any potential limitations that could impact eligibility or the cost of care. Here are some helpful questions you may wish to ask:
- Do I have benefits for outpatient mental health services?
- What type of coverage do I have for outpatient mental health services?
- What providers participate with my insurance and are considered in network under my plan?
- Can I see a provider that is out of network? What type of coverage is offered when seeing a provider that is out of network?
- How much is my deductible? Is there a separate deductible for outpatient mental health services? Has my deductible been met this year?
- What is my co-payment or coinsurance for outpatient mental health services?
- Do I need preauthorization to receive coverage for outpatient mental health services? If so, how do I receive preauthorization?
- Are there any limitations to the number of sessions offered each year under my insurance plan? If so, how many sessions am I eligible for under my insurance plan?
Do you have a waiting list?
The psychotherapists on staff are currently accepting new clients, but those seeking services may subject to a waiting period prior to admission. The approximate timeframe spent on the waiting list can vary on a case-by-case basis. These periods typically last 1 to 3 months on average but generally do not exceed 3 months in duration. For more information, please contact our office directly at (231) 285-0005.
Do you prescribe medication?
No. However, in cases where medication is needed for effective treatment, our psychotherapists are happy to assist in care coordination, consult with physicians, and offer psychiatric referrals.