What ages do you work
with?
Attachment
based therapy to available to children ages birth to 10 years old, or an older child who has been referred
to me
by a Registered Attachment Clinician. Trauma treatment is available to children birth through 12. My experience and training, as well as the comprehensive assessment tools I use, is limited to these age groups.
General therapy for children
of all ages struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, grief
and loss, low self-esteem and other common emotional and relationship struggles is also available through the center.
What is the cost of treatment?
Treatment cost depends on your insurance plan coverage of services as well as the co-pays and deductibles. I also have reduced fees for families without insurance who are receiving two or more hours of treatment a week. Currently an intake session is $155, an individual session is $105 and a family session is $125. The required Attachment/Trauma assessment for attachment or trauma based therapy includes a fee for services that many not covered be covered by your insurance plan and this can cost between $50 to $150.
What insurances do you accept?
BCBS
Health Partners of Kansas
Preferred Plus of Kansas
Preferred Health Systems
Three Rivers Provider Network
If your insurance company is not listed, you can check to see if your plan pays out of network benefits or if they will set up a special contract for services.
It is also important to contact your insurance company on any limits concerning out-patient behavioral health benefits, deductibles and co-pays to ensure you fully understand your financial obligations during treatment as you will be responsible for any services not covered or paid for by your insurance.
Are there any requirements in order to receive therapy at the Center?
A free phone consultation to determine if services at the center are appropriate for the family and
An intake packet completed and brought to the first session.
For families wanting attachment and/or trauma based therapy, the following is required in addition to the above:
A comprehensive assessment to assist in developing an understanding of the child's problem areas including longevity and severity, the child's internal working model, attachment style, other co-occurring disorders, etc. The results provide a framework for developing a preliminary
Parent's agreement to participate in weekly long term therapy and provide appropriate parenting interventions in the home.
When can I get the first appointment?
A brief consultation is required to determine if treatment at the center is
appropriate before an intake is scheduled. An intake appointment is
available within 1 to 10 business days depending on urgency, what times/days
are available and if your insurance requires prior authorization.
The Center is open by appointment only Monday through
Thursday. Usually hours after 3 pm are filled and when one does become
available, it is offered first to current clients of the Center.
What can I expect at the first session?
An intake packet can be mailed out, e-mailed, faxed or downloaded from this website and should be completed and brought to the first session. The intake session will involve reviewing the completed documentation from the intake packet and gathering other information to determine what needs to be addressed in treatment, the treatment schedule and a preliminary diagnosis. Sessions are usually 45-50 minutes in length.
How long does
treatment take?
The
answer is based on many factors such as severity and durations of the problems,
commitment of the client/family to address the problems and make changes,
frequency of sessions, etc.
Treatment
is individualized and provided for as long as it is needed. Evaluation of
progress is assessed and discussed throughout the treatment process and if
needed changes are made.
What
is your success rate?
Approximately 75% of the children who received treatment at the Center
completed the program. Testing at the end of treatment showed a secure
attachment to the parent/s, all trauma symptoms resolved, none or one mild
emotional problem such as ADHD and all were average or above students.
Many of these children were in the mild to moderate severity range and were
considered to be too emotional damaged to heal by other therapists and
evaluators when they began therapy. Another 20% did not complete the treatment
program due to parents being unable or unwilling to providing the parenting
interventions needed and/or wanting a quick fix. The last 5% did not
respond to treatment. Appropriate parenting is a vital component to the
success of treatment.