New Clients Corner
What to expect on your first visit:
When you come in for your first visit, please f eel free to park in any of the unmarked spaces in the parking lot, which you can enter on Central Ave. Our suite (#6) can be found in the far right corner of the complex if you are facing it from the lot. Please come in and have a seat in the waiting room. When seated on the black couch, you will see a light switch on the wall directly in front of you. Please turn the light on to let your therapist know that you have arrived. Your therapist will walk out to the waiting room to bring you to their office for your appointment.
Who should attend the first session for minor clients?:During the appointment itself ,your therapist typically will talk with both the teen and the parent(s) for the first twenty minutes, and then just with the teen for the remainder of the session. If at all possible, we prefer that both parents attend the first session. We value everyone's opinion and unique perspective on the problem!
What forms should I complete for the first session?:In order to save time, please complete the following forms in advance:
I) intake form 2) informed consent for minors 3) release of information for your primary care physician. You con go to the forms tab and click on forms to download. You can either print the forms or scan and email them to your therapist or fax them to 408-637-5722. Insurance:CTFT does not contract directly with any insurance companies. However if you have a PPO with out of network coverage, we are happy to provide you with a "Superbill" that you can use to submit for reimbursement. The amount your insurance company reimburses will vary according to the plan you have.
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How can I schedule appointments?:At CTFT we offer on line scheduling. For new clients, simply click on the home page and then on the button that says schedule an appointment. For returning clients, you can schedule a new appointment from the website. However in order to cancel, or reschedule you need to create a client portal account. Once you schedule your first appointment, we can send you an email that will allow you to create a portal account. For your convenience we offer text and/or email reminders of your scheduled appointments.
Our Fees:
Ingrid Higgins, MFT: $250 for intake, $165/45-50 minutes session Stephanie Chase, MFT: $210 for intake, $140/45-50 minute session How many sessions will I need?:The number of sessions tends to vary from person to person. The first session is longer so that we can do a full assessment. The second session is to create a treatment plan with goals together. The number of on going sessions will be determined once we decide the type of therapy that is best for your specific family or teen.
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