Counseling in Manassas VA - Lifechanging Counseling
Thursday, February 23, 2012
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Costs, Hours, Directions, and QuestionsWhat Happens in a Counseling Session?
Phone Call: Your counseling begins with the first phone call or email. I will ask you a few questions to determine if I might be able to help you with your concerns. If I determine that I am not be the best counselor for you, I will give you referrals to someone who has more expertise to help you. Once we decide that we would like to work together, we will schedule your first appointment, usually within 24-48 hours of your call.
First Appointment: You will need to arrive 5-10 minutes early to your first session to fill out background information. We will discuss policies and procedures, background history, counseling goals and treatment options, and other issues. If you are a parent bringing your adolescent to therapy, you have the option of coming alone to the first appointment, or bringing your teenager with you.
Additional Counseling Appointments: Counseling sessions will address techniques and strategies for achieving your goals and solving your problem. I often recommend books or assign other homework so that you can continue working outside of our weekly sessions. I will also make referrals to any appropriate professionals. We will periodically address counseling goals and progress. If at any time you feel that you would like to terminate counseling, please let me know. If you would like referrals to another therapist, I will be happy to assist you.
The first session is a diagnostic evaluation, lasting 60 minutes, and the cost is $175. This session includes an electronic assessment that measures depression, anxiety and anger. The assessment will be used as a diagnostic tool and will be given each month to measure progress.
Additional counseling appointments last 45 minutes and cost $130 per session.
Group counseling sessions are $35 for 60 minutes and $50 for 90 minutes.
Study skills and success classes are $99 for a 2 hour class.
Workshops are $15-20 per person, with a 10 person minimum.
I am in network with Anthem BCBS insurance, and out of network provider for reimbursement for other plans. Payment is accepted by cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express. You can use your medical debit cards for payment.
 Most people need at least 10-12 sessions to address their concerns, and many find it helpful to continue counseling for up to one year or more. We will periodically address your counseling goals and progress. If at any time you feel that you would like to terminate counseling, please let me know. If you would like referrals to another therapist, I will be happy to assist you.
I am in network with Anthem BCBS insurance, and an out of network provider for all other PPO insurance plans. I choose to participate as an out of network provider because I prefer that you and I make the decisions about your therapy, not your insurance company. You and I decide how often we meet, the purpose and goals of your counseling, and whether or not you will have a mental health diagnosis. If you choose to use your insurance, I will give you a receipt that you can choose to submit to your insurance for reimbursement.
Some clients choose to pay out of pocket for counseling services instead of using their medical insurance to protect their personal information. If you choose to submit your receipts to your insurance company, you must be given a medical diagnosis, and once you have been diagnosed with depression or anxiety, it remains part of your medical record and can affect your insurance coverage as a pre-existing condition. Additionally, insurance companies often set limits on the number of visits we can have in a year, some as little as 20 per year, and they also may require detailed treatment paperwork. Sometimes insurance companies do not cover treatment for certain mental health diagnoses. Some insurance companies require referrals from primary care physicians or assessments by psychiatrists.
Because of the decreased privacy and increased paperwork you may want to consider paying for your counseling services so that you and I can be flexible to ensure that you receive the best level of care with the least amount of stress involved. You will have the freedom to decide how frequently you come to counseling, and you will not have to be given a medical diagnosis if it is not necessary.
Appointments are scheduled on the hour, Monday - Thursday in Manassas, starting at 10am with the last appointment scheduled for 6pm. Evening appointments fill up quickly, but may be available in a few weeks. You may choose to schedule 3-4 appointments at a time to ensure your time slot.
MANASSAS OFFICE
The Manassas, VA office is located at 9246B Mosby Street in Manassas, Virginia. For Mapquest directions, click
Take 234 Bypass exit (not 234 Business - Sudley Road). Continue on the bypass until the exit for Rt. 28 North (Manassas). Continue on Rt. 28 North. Turn left at Grant Avenue (first stoplight after the one way). Turn left on Mosby Street (there will be a sign for the Senior Center). Turn right into Mosby Square. The office is on the right, second door from the end. Park in spaces reserved for "Jama Thurman". There are also visitor parking spaces and street parking on Mosby Street. Enter the door marked 9246 and go upstairs. The office is on the second floor, to the right at the top of the stairs.
Directions from I-66E (Fairfax, Vienna)
Take Rt. 28 South exit towards Manassas. Follow directions below from Centreville.
Directions from Rt. 28 (Centreville, Chantilly, Reston):
Take Rt. 28 South towards Manassas. Continue through Old Town Manassas. Turn right on Grant Avenue. Turn left on Mosby Street, where you will see a sign for the Senior Center. Turn right into Mosby Square. The office is on the right, second door from the end. Park in spaces reserved for "Jama Thurman". There are also visitor parking spaces and street parking on Mosby Street. Enter the door marked 9246 and go upstairs. The office is on the second floor, to the right at the top of the stairs. If you are interested in scheduling a counseling appointment, or if you would like more information, please give me a call at 703-330-6088 or email me at
To schedule a counseling appointment in Manassas at 9246B Mosby Street, click on the graphic below. Some evening hours may be available:   Please call me at 703-330-6088 for more information on counseling in Manassas for teenagers and adults with test anxiety, stress, depression, sleep problems, or other issues.Jama Thurman, Licensed Professional Counselor
Helping teens and adults who feel stressed and depressed find peace and purpose 9246B Mosby Street Manassas, VA 20110 703-330-6088 Fax 703-330-7099 jamathurman@lifechanginggrowth.com www.lifechanginggrowth.com |
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