Christine Lister, M.A.
Blossom into who you were meant to be
1619 E. Chapman Ave. Fullerton, CA 92831
714.992.4240 x129
| What's therapy like? |
If you've never been in therapy or counseling before, it might seem like a scary idea. It's less about getting sage advice and more about a relationship. An effective therapist will help direct you into gaining insights or developing relationship skills that ultimately improve your quality of life. Rather than just existing or surviving, you can thrive and grow. However, many people initially experience some anxiety when they first confront their personal issues. This process may scare some off from continuing therapy or even following through with the first meeting. The fact remains that unless issues are dealt with, they will continue to cause distress that actually disable people from experiencing authentic connections with others and the inner peace they crave.What is confidentiality? Building trust in the therapeutic relationship is critical. This means that details of what you share in session is not shared with others unless there is a safety concern or consultation is needed. Laws concerning suspected child abuse, elder or dependent adult abuse, danger to self or others dictate whether or not something said in session needs to be reported to the appropriate authorities.Before the first meeting, you will have some forms to fill out. One of them will be an informed consent detailing the limits to confidentiality. If anything is unclear, you are always encouraged to ask for clarification. How much will this cost? Do you accept insurance or have a sliding scale? I have chosen not to directly use insurance because it compromises my ability to guarantee confidentiality. Insurance companies require a diagnosis to approve treatment and that diagnosis will stay on your health record. However, an option often used is reimbursement. This is considered "out of network" treatment and is not available for all insurance plans. You would pay the cash fee and the office supplies you with a monthly statement you submit to your insurance company for partial or full reimbursement. To determine if your insurance will reimburse, you must call them ahead of time to confirm. Sliding scale is based on need and will be considered on a limited term basis. As an alternative, our office can provide referrals to low-cost counseling. Where is your office located ? The address is 1619 E. Chapman Ave, in Fullerton, CA 92831. The office faces Chapmen Ave and is located one block west of State College. Parking is available in the alley behind the building and is accessible via N. Acacia . Click here for directions. |
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