Seeking out counseling is an individual choice. There are many reasons why people come to counseling. Sometimes it is to deal with long-standing psychological issues, or problems with relationship struggle, anxiety or depression. Other times it is in response to unexpected changes in one’s life such as a divorce or work transition. Many seek the advice of a marriage and family counselor as they pursue their own personal exploration and growth. Working with a therapist can help provide insight, support, and new strategies for all types of life challenges. Counseling can help address many types of issues including marriage conflict, depression, anxiety, trauma, conflict, grief, stress management, body-image issues, and general life transitions. Counseling is right for anyone who is interested in getting the most out of their life by taking responsibility, creating greater self-awareness, and working towards change in their lives. Therapy is a gift one gives to oneself.

A number of benefits are available from participating in psychotherapy. Therapists can provide support, problem-solving skills, and enhanced coping strategies for issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship troubles, unresolved childhood issues, grief, stress management, body image issues and creative blocks. Many people also find that counselors can be a tremendous asset to managing personal growth, interpersonal relationships, family concerns, marriage issues, and the hassles of daily life. Therapists can provide a fresh perspective on a difficult problem or point you in the direction of a solution. The benefits you obtain from therapy depend on how well you use the process and put into practice what you learn. Some of the benefits available from therapy include:

• Attaining a better understanding of yourself, your goals and values
• Developing skills for improving your relationships
• Finding resolution to the issues or concerns that led you to seek therapy
• Learning new ways to cope with stress and anxiety
• Managing anger, grief, depression, and other emotional pressures
• Improving communications and listening skills
• Changing old behavior patterns and developing new ones
• Discovering new ways to solve problems in your family or marriage
• Improving your self-esteem and boosting self-confidence
• Positively impacting the outcome of your children’s life experiences and those of their future generations

If you’re uninsured or you pay for health care bills yourself, under the law, health care providers need to give you an estimate of expected charges before you get an item or service. This is called a “good faith estimate.” Providers must provide you with a good faith estimate if you have requested one. As a client in our practice, your Good Faith Estimate is available to you and can be requested at all times. It should include expected charges for the primary item or service you’re getting, and any other items or services that are provided as part of the same scheduled experience. Your Good Faith Estimate will be given to you in writing prior to your first visit with us. 

• You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.

• Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.

• If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.

• Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.

If you believe you’ve been wrongly billed, you may contact: Florida’s Department of health by calling 850-245-4444.

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit
www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 850-245-4444.

If you have any questions regarding this notice or our health information privacy policies, please contact Susan Block at susanblock@coralspringscounselingcenter.com.