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| Q | How much does therapy cost? | |
| A | Our standard full fee is $150.00 per session. However, the therapists at Lighthouse work on a "sliding scale" with clients. There are several factors that come into play when deciding the cost of therapy. Typically, licensed therapists charge more than unlicensed therapists. Additionally, the client's ability to pay is considered when deciding the client's out-of-pocket costs. | |
| Q | How do I know if my health insurance covers outpatient therapy? |
| A | If you do not know your coverage there are several things you can do. You can call your insurance company directly and ask them about your coverage. Let them know that Dr. Jenkins is a licensed clinical psychologist. Be sure to see if your annual deductible has been paid. Please bring this information with you on your first visit with us. |
| Q | How many sessions should therapy require? | |
| A | The length of treatment can vary based on several factors, including personality characteristics of the individual seeking help, logenvity and type of presenting problem, types of goals established, the therapist's theoretical orientation and style, effectiveness of the therapist, and frequency of sessions. We suggest that clients commit to a minimum of 10 sessions, at which time, they will evaluate with their therapist the advisability of termination or continued therapy. |
| Q | How long do sessions last? |
| A | Unless you and your therapist decide on a different arrangement, the typical therapy hour lasts 50 minutes. Sometimes clients come to sessions several times a week. Most clients meet with their therapist once per week. Sessions can also be scheduled once or twice a month. |
| Q | Will anyone other than my therapist know what I talk about? | |
| A | Everything you share will be kept confidential, with only a couple of notable exceptions. If your therapist is not licensed s/he will be seeking supervision as required by state law. Also, if you plan to use health care insurance, your plan may require some basic information about why you sought counseling. State law also requires therapists to break confidentiality if they suspect that there has been child or elder abuse, or if they believe you are in danger of committing suicide or homicide. | |
| Q | What are the benefits of going to therapy with a Christian therapist? |
| A | Counseling is a very private and life-changing process. Most Christians feel that it is important to be in therapy with someone who has the same or similar values and beliefs. Secular therapists might want you to believe that their values and basic core convictions will not influence the therapy they do with their clients. But this is not realistic. Our presuppositions about life, health, and spiritual matters permeate everything we do. It is therefore important to consider working with a Christian therapist when you seek counsel. |
Please feel free to e-mail us with your questions regarding therapy at Lighthouse Psychological Services.