Below are the most commonly asked questions. If you have any questions that aren’t detailed below please feel free to contact me. I am happy to answer any questions you may have.
It is my utmost desire to provide a safe place, a quiet place, a place of non judgment and respite for you to share your story…. where you can share as much or as little as you feel comfortable at any given time. My style is not directive, one that “tells you what to do.” My style is to ask clarifying or probing questions that help guide you to your own self discovery. Long ago, I learned that a jewel mined yourself is far more valuable than one that is given. Because if you work for the “jewel” – there is ownership, there is a willingness to make necessary changes, to grow beyond your circumstances.
The sessions are one hour in length.
My initial hourly rate is 160.00, any subsequent hours are billed at 135.00.
I am currently paneled with several EAP programs. However I am not paneled with any one particular insurance carrier at this time. Often there are out of network benefits available, you would have to check with your benefits personnel. A superbill containing the necessary information needed to file a claim can be given to you to help assist in obtaining some benefits.
I realize everyone’s time, including mine, is valuable and things happen, but I do request that you give a 24 hour cancellation notice – if at all possible. If not there will be a $75.00 fee applied.
I do have a few evening hours appointments, however, as expected these are highly sought. These appointments are available on first come first serve basis. I do not offer weekend appointments.
Yes, I am committed to maintaining your confidentiality. I do not share, sell, or otherwise disclose information about you to any other party except as requested by the client in writing. The law protects the relationship between a client and a psychotherapist however, and none of your information will be distributed to individuals or agencies outside of Debbie Davis Counseling, with the exception the following situations:
– Suspected child abuse or dependent adult or elder abuse. I am required to report this to the appropriate authorities immediately.
– If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person. The therapist will take protective measures, including notifying law enforcement and the intended victim.
– If a client intends to harm himself or herself; I will make every effort to work with the individual to ensure their safety. However, if an individual is unable or unwilling to cooperate with appropriate treatment recommendations, I will take further measures without their permission that are provided to us by law in order to ensure their safety.
– If for some reason, there is a court order request for my records on your behalf. I will maintain your confidentiality as far as the law will allow.