1. What is family therapy?
This therapy focuses on relationships. It usually involves many members of the family. Couples therapy is considered family therapy. Most instances in which children or adolescents are the “identified patient” utilize a family therapy approach. For example, at Berenewed Counseling, parents are always involved in treatment of minors. The nature of involvement is decided by all involved.
2. What is counseling?
The terms counseling and therapy are often used interchangeably. They are both goal focused conversations with a trained facilitator.
3. How soon can I get in?
We will see you as soon as possible. We are usually able to schedule your first appointment within a week of your call. Each therapist keeps their own calendar. Therapists are the only ones who can schedule or change your appointment.
4. Do you have evening appointments?
Yes, we have evening appointments. If you need an evening appointment, please discuss this with your therapist.
5. Do your therapists prescribe medication?
No, only an medical doctor can prescribe medicine. Our therapists will help you locate a psychiatrist or coordinate with your Primary Care Physician if you request it. Your insurance company is the best resource for a referral to a psychiatrist who takes your insurance.
6. How long does a session last?
Your therapy sessions will last 50 minutes.
7. Do parents need to come to the appointments?
If your child is 17 or younger, parental involvement is required. The nature and frequency of involvement will be determined by you and your therapist. At Berenewed Counseling, we believe that parental involvement is very important in the treatment of children and adolescents.
8. How often will we need to come in?
This is determined by you and your therapist. Commonly, we will meet weekly at the beginning of treatment and spread out frequency as progress is made. We have clients that meet multiple times per week, and we have clients that meet on an as needed basis only.
9. Do you take my insurance?
We are contracted with Highmark, Blues, and UPMC. Please call or contact us and ask us if you are unsure.
10. I don’t have insurance or I don't want to use my insurance, can I pay out of pocket?
We have many clients who are self- pay, please call or contact us to ask about self pay.
11. How much is my co-pay?
Every insurance plan is different. The only way to determine the amount of co-pay due is for the subscriber to call the member services number on the back of the insurance card and ask about your specific benefits. Please note that co-pays are due at the time of service by cash or check.
12. Do we need an authorization from the insurance company to come to your office?
Every insurance plan is different. Please call your insurance company before your first visit to determine if you need an authorization. If they give you an authorization number, please bring the number to your first visit.
13. What if I can’t keep a scheduled appointment?
You are important to us. We set this time aside just for you so it is important to keep all scheduled appointments. If you are unable to come at your scheduled time, please call your therapist at least 24 hours in advance to cancel or you will be charged for the visit. If you cancel at the last minute or fail to come to an appointment, you will be charged for the visit.
This therapy focuses on relationships. It usually involves many members of the family. Couples therapy is considered family therapy. Most instances in which children or adolescents are the “identified patient” utilize a family therapy approach. For example, at Berenewed Counseling, parents are always involved in treatment of minors. The nature of involvement is decided by all involved.
2. What is counseling?
The terms counseling and therapy are often used interchangeably. They are both goal focused conversations with a trained facilitator.
3. How soon can I get in?
We will see you as soon as possible. We are usually able to schedule your first appointment within a week of your call. Each therapist keeps their own calendar. Therapists are the only ones who can schedule or change your appointment.
4. Do you have evening appointments?
Yes, we have evening appointments. If you need an evening appointment, please discuss this with your therapist.
5. Do your therapists prescribe medication?
No, only an medical doctor can prescribe medicine. Our therapists will help you locate a psychiatrist or coordinate with your Primary Care Physician if you request it. Your insurance company is the best resource for a referral to a psychiatrist who takes your insurance.
6. How long does a session last?
Your therapy sessions will last 50 minutes.
7. Do parents need to come to the appointments?
If your child is 17 or younger, parental involvement is required. The nature and frequency of involvement will be determined by you and your therapist. At Berenewed Counseling, we believe that parental involvement is very important in the treatment of children and adolescents.
8. How often will we need to come in?
This is determined by you and your therapist. Commonly, we will meet weekly at the beginning of treatment and spread out frequency as progress is made. We have clients that meet multiple times per week, and we have clients that meet on an as needed basis only.
9. Do you take my insurance?
We are contracted with Highmark, Blues, and UPMC. Please call or contact us and ask us if you are unsure.
10. I don’t have insurance or I don't want to use my insurance, can I pay out of pocket?
We have many clients who are self- pay, please call or contact us to ask about self pay.
11. How much is my co-pay?
Every insurance plan is different. The only way to determine the amount of co-pay due is for the subscriber to call the member services number on the back of the insurance card and ask about your specific benefits. Please note that co-pays are due at the time of service by cash or check.
12. Do we need an authorization from the insurance company to come to your office?
Every insurance plan is different. Please call your insurance company before your first visit to determine if you need an authorization. If they give you an authorization number, please bring the number to your first visit.
13. What if I can’t keep a scheduled appointment?
You are important to us. We set this time aside just for you so it is important to keep all scheduled appointments. If you are unable to come at your scheduled time, please call your therapist at least 24 hours in advance to cancel or you will be charged for the visit. If you cancel at the last minute or fail to come to an appointment, you will be charged for the visit.