Question 1

How much does a counseling session cost?

Accepted Answer

Counseling is $140 per session.  All counseling services are available on a sliding scale so that counseling services are affordable regardless of your financial situation and no case will be left unattended.  An application and documentation is required to determine if you qualify for the sliding scale. The sliding scale drops down to $60 per session. If you're not able to keep your appointment you should cancel it 24 Hrs. before the set day and time. We reserve the right to charge half the fee for a missed appointment.

Question 2

Do you accept insurance?

Accepted Answer

No. However you may contact your insurance company or Health Savings Account to find out if they accept faith based Christian counseling services. We can provide documents for you to file a claim.

Question 3

What type of payment do you accept?

Accepted Answer

We operate on a fee-for-service basis. For your convenience, we accept cash, check, Visa, Master Card, or Discover cards (sorry, no American Express.) We accept credit card payment by phone, and Zelle from your banking institution.

Question 4

When are appointments available?

Accepted Answer

Appointments are available from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Question 5

What is faith-based Christian counseling?

Accepted Answer

God created us perfectly happy, in harmony with Him, our relationships and our environment.  When humans walked away from God they precipitated the brokenness of the world we see today. Christian counseling is based on the assumption that it provides the best understanding of the human personality from the Christian worldview as it endeavors to help clients understand and experience God’s love, which is freely offered. Our aim is to see people grow in their trust of and obedience to God thus giving their lives direction and purpose; and to see people develop healthy relationships with themselves and others with personal freedom as the end result.  It takes the Bible as the truth and its promises as the means of healing.  However, we do not settle for simplistic answers without regards to psychological principles and the inner workings of the mind in God’s amazing design. Thus we use a psycho-physio-social-biblical approach, and filter psychological principles by the truth, God's Word, the Bible.

Question 6

What about confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

Confidentiality is one of the most important components of the therapeutic relationship. Underage adolescents need a place where they can share their thoughts and feelings without others knowing.  As a parent you have a right to information about your adolescent treatment so you will be given general updates on his/her progress.  Sometimes you may want me to share information or give an update to someone else such as a doctor, or insurance carrier, but we will not release any information without your written permission.
State law and professional ethics require therapists to maintain confidentiality except for the following situations:
 * Suspected past or present abuse or neglect of children, adults, less able, and the elderly.
 * If the therapist has reason to suspect the client is seriously in danger of harming himself/herself or has threaten to harm another person.
* If the therapist is ordered by a judge to release information.

Question 7

How do I schedule an appointment?

Accepted Answer

You can fill out the form under the Contact & Appointment tab and email it to hopecounseling4@gmail.com by clicking "SEND", or call 786-495-2384 to get a PDF copy.

Question 8

PAPERWORK & FORMS

Accepted Answer

Please click the link below to download the forms and paperwork you need to fill out before your first visit.

Question 9

Will you accept a speaking appointment from my church, school, or community organization?"

Accepted Answer

Yes!  I love talking to groups of all types and sizes about a wide range of counseling and human dynnamics related topics. Topics include but are not limited to parenting issues, stress management, improving the emotional well-being of you and your children, and many more. Call to 786-495-2384 to customize your presentation.

Carlos Turcios
M.A., BCBT, BCC, CCM.

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