Margaret Newman Therapy, Inc

INTRODUCTION TO THE COUNSELING / THERAPY PROCESS

CONFIDENTIALITY: Your privacy and confidentiality are protected by the Federal HIPPA statutes which protect your personal and medical information from unauthorized sources. Your therapy sessions are discreet, private and confidential at all times.

MAKING APPOINTMENTS: When you call for your initial appointment, we will need some information so that we may pre-certify you with your insurance company. If you do not have or do not wish to use your insurance plan, self-pay arrangements may be made. We take care of filing your insurance claims for you in most cases.
* Your Name, Address, Home and Cell Phone numbers.
* Your Insurance Company and Your ID number on your card.
* Your availability for your appointment.

WHAT TO EXPECT IN A COUNSELING/THERAPY SESSION

THE FIRST SESSION: When you arrive at Margaret’s reception area and are welcomed into her cozy and secure office, you will be asked to fill out a form with your basic information. This initial meeting will be a relaxed and meaningful opportunity for Margaret to get to know you. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and to tell her what your problems are, the circumstances and what you would like to get from counseling/therapy. She will be formulating a diagnosis and a positive therapy plan to achieve what you want to do.

This methodology includes a through assessment, followed by the creation of positive goals. The therapy involves the identification of feelings and thoughts and a blend of processing, cognitive therapy; it also develops coping strategies and methodical approaches to change and a successful recovery to a happy, peaceful, enjoyable life. This can be accomplished if you are willing to make the effort.

CONTINUING COUNSELING/THERAPY: Since most problems are longstanding and have been in place for some time, the continuation of a treatment plan may be in order for achievement of your goals for change and resolution of the problems in your life. This depends on your progress and desire for change, too.

AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
	Lack of self esteem and self confidence Feelings of hopelessness Depression Feeling "less than" Unexplained anxiety feelings Panic attacks Unable to cope with everyday issues Work Related Anxieties Insecurity in your love relationship or marriage Addiction or substance abuses Unable to concentrate - attention deficit disorder Weak Coping Skills Exercising poor judgment skills in your life Possible separation or divorce issue ahead Financial anxiety problems
Of course, these are only a few of the areas that may need addressing in your counseling or therapy sessions. These are, however the most common issues in our day to day lives. These issues and feelings CAN be successfully modified and treated through a viable treatment plan and a commitment on the part of the patient. Margaret Newman-Crowson of Margaret Newman Therapy, Inc has enjoyed good success with many patients who were willing to do the work and cooperate with the treatment plan. You can do it, too!!