208-524-6373
PO Box 50977
414 Shoup Ave Suite 111
Idaho Falls, ID. 83404
PO Box 50977
414 Shoup Ave Suite 111
Idaho Falls, ID. 83404
Welcome!Providing compassionate, high quality counseling & psychological evaluation services that contribute to mental health care.
 Licensed Psychotherapist
Board Certified Professional Counselor
Client confidentiality and privacy is to be upheld to the greatest ethical and legal standard.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Confidentiality/PrivacyClient confidentiality and privacy is to be upheld to the greatest ethical and legal standard. HIPPA laws require confidentiality in conversation and record keeping. No information can be released without client permission. In some cases with a minor a guardian is needed. When suicide/homicide is threaten, the care of the client and person(s) involved comes first. FeesInsurance companies will cover most of the cost of counseling sessions and/or an evaluation. Sometimes preauthorization must be done before services are provided. There will be a co-pay for the balance of the expense that the insurance does not cover. This will be discussed before any commitments are made. If you do not have insurance a free consultation will be given to discuss your options. Business HoursHours are from 9am – 6pm Monday – Thursday. Every other Friday from 9am – 12pm. A 24 hour response will be given for messages left with the answering services. For an emergency call 911. InsurancesMost insurances are accepted, Medicare, limited Medicaid can be arranged. What will happen in a counseling session?Counseling is a process in action. Participation is needed by the counselee for greater and faster success. An overview of what is expected will be shared. Can I join my child, and or mate in the counseling session?Since client confidentiality and privacy is to be upheld, no one is allowed in the session except by permission of the client. In cases where the guardian has to speak for the client, the parent is allowed. Some joint sessions are done to further the progress of the individual. What is a psychological evaluation?Psychological evaluations are to provide information to help with treatment planning of the individual and assess specific resources needed. There is a series of tests given to discover if a psychological, educational, emotional or social deficient may be a significant factor in causing problems in a person’s life. Why would a person want a psychological evaluation?Head trauma or memory loss can lead to an evaluation. Many times there are questions about a person’s characteristic of Autism or Aspergers. Some disorders like ADHD, Bipolar Disorder and others can be supported by psychological testing. |
