Counseling

Professional therapy provides the opportunity for an individual, couple, or family to identify problems and focus on solutions. To help accomplish this, the therapist teaches skills that enable clients to take control of their behavior and relationships.

Who uses counseling services?

There are times in many people’s lives when they feel unable to cope with life’s situations. For some people, painful past experiences, dissatisfaction in the present, stressful events, or concerns about the future interfere with their ability to enjoy life or maintain physical health.

People who benefit from therapy may be having problems:

• With family, social or work relationships
• Parenting children, grandchildren, blended or temporary situations
• With alcohol or controlled substances
• Controlling their temper or emotions
• With feeling depressed, anxious or worthless
• Adjusting to enforced life changes, death, financial loss, job loss or divorce
• Managing stress to a degree that is affecting how they function
• Coping with aging and associated losses
• Adjusting to sudden illness or disability

How can therapy help?

Therapy sessions enable people to discuss issues and acquire a better understanding of problematic situations. With fresh insight, the client learns useful skills for problem solving and achieving realistic goals.

A comprehensive assessment will also identify areas requiring special testing or medical attention.

Confidentiality

Caring Alternatives recognizes the sensitive and confidential nature of the counseling process and is committed to keeping all therapy sessions private. All staff abides by laws governing HIPAA, client/patient confidentiality and the right to privacy.

Who delivers Therapy?

Therapy sessions are provided by psychologists and clinical social workers licensed by the State of Michigan and State of Ohio.

How often can I receive Therapy?

During the initial interview the therapist will recommend an individual treatment plan and schedule sessions specifically designed for your situation.

Is counseling covered by insurance?

While many insurance plans and Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) cover outpatient mental health therapy, it is important that you confirm your coverage in relation to our facility and therapists. You are ultimately financially responsible for the services you receive.

CAI's billing staff will assist you in obtaining coverage/reimbursement information prior to your first appointment. When such information is unavailable, you will be required to pay cash for your appointments until insurance payments are received. If requested, your therapist will provide information required for you to file an insurance claim for out of pocket reimbursement.

As a participating provider, CAI is required to collect deductibles and co-pays as determined by your insurance company. Co-pays are due at the time of service. You are financially responsible for any treatment not covered by your insurance.

During your initial visit, the therapist will discuss a number of options for treatment and expected cost. If you decide not to continue therapy there will be no further charge. If you are not satisfied with your first appointment, you are entitled to request a refund from the therapist at the time service is rendered.

Fees and Payments

Our fees are set within customary industry rates with consideration to type and frequency of treatment. The initial intake fee is quoted when you make your appointment. Payment is due when service is rendered.

During your initial visit, your therapist will determine the best course of treatment and quote relevant fees. When a third party or insurance company is involved, treatment plans will be tailored to meet their specifications.

We accept exact cash, money orders, valid checks, pre-approved third party payments, and qualified pre-approved insurance.  Under certain circumstances, payment plans are available and must be set up prior to service.

Caring Alternatives, Inc. © 2010
2092 S. Custer Road, Monroe, MI  48161  (734) 242-8711
Please submit any questions or comments to:  info@caringalternatives.com

Qualified Insurance Accepted,
Employee Assistance Programs and Third Party Pay Sources