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Our View of Therapy Services

Most often, people seek out a clinician, whether a mental health therapist, psychologist, or social worker, when they have life concerns that are distressing, uncomfortable, or painful. We believe the process of seeing a mental health clinician should be a compassionate and life affirming experience. The independent practitioners/clinicians that practice with Family Psychological Services of Palm Harbor, Inc. utilize various clinical orientations which are conventional, in keeping with best practices of our profession, and found to lead to effective outcomes. From cognitive behavioral therapies, to psycho ego analytic, Adlerian, Interpersonal therapies, to Behavioral approaches, our therapists always practice within the scope of their training and licenses. Individual therapies, group, couples and family therapy modalities are utilized.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at ways to help individuals find effective ways of thinking and viewing concerns, with an emphasis on finding effective ways to make change. Family Systems work invites individuals to consider the impact of family patterns on choices, strengths, concerns and welcomes working with couples and families as powerful avenues toward reaching goals. Solution focused techniques involve finding creative ways to feel better and develop new solutions to life's dilemmas.

How Therapy Works

Therapy begins with an initial session when you have a chance to talk about the concerns, feelings and problems with which you would like help. If you have any previous records, psychological reports, or test results pertinent to your care, please bring them with you. Any additional records or contact that may be helpful may be secured by your therapist with a signed consent to obtain those records. Sessions typically last about 45 to 50 minutes, which is a recognised and customary clinical hour. Efforts are made to accommodate people at their assigned appointment times, except for unexpected and infrequent crises that on occasion your clinician may need to respond to.

Confidentiality

The Doctor-Patient Privilege is afforded to all patients receiving services (confidentiiality for those under 18 years is qualified). Limits to Confidentiality include potential harm to self or others, elder abuse, child abuse and through court ordered subpoena. HIPPA guidelines are also followed in terms of records and patient care.

Doctors/clinicians will also preserve the Doctor -Patient relationship by treating patients/clients with respect, not engaging in dual-relationships, and not engaging in unprofessional or sexual behavior.

Independent Contractor/Clinician status

All members of Family Psychological Services of Palm Harbor, In. are independent contractors. This means that clinicians work independently, are not employed by Family Psychological Services of Palm Harbor, Inc., hold individual practices under their own auspices and professional disciplines, and utilize office space, and front office staff (billing, reception staff) through Family Psychological Services ofPalm Harbor, Inc. As a group of independent clinicians, Family Psychological Services of Palm Harbor, Inc. is not responsible for the services or practice of any provider, and no one clinician is responsible for the professional services provided by another. All clinicians operate in accordance with the professional mandates of their professional training, individual licensures, and ethics of their degrees.