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What questions can a neuropsychological evaluation answer for me?

What are my child’s functional strengths and weaknesses?
How can we build on my child’s strengths to develop new skills?
Are there signs that my child may have a developmental disorder or a specific syndrome?
Based on where my child is today, what future levels of development should I expect?
What effect will my child’s weaknesses have on his/her academic performance and social or emotional adjustment?
How will my child respond to interventions and treatments?
How can we educate my child’s school, home and other environments about his or her strengths and weaknesses to create successful intervention strategies?

What is therapy like? Is it for me?

People have many different motivations for coming to psychotherapy. Some may be going through a major life transition (unemployment, divorce, new job, etc.), or are not handling stressful circumstances well. Some people need assistance managing a range of other issues such as low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, spiritual conflicts and creative blocks. Therapy can help provide some much needed encouragement and help with skills to get them through these periods. Others may be at a point where they are ready to learn more about themselves or want to be more effective with their goals in life. In short, people seeking psychotherapy are ready to meet the challenges in their lives and ready to make changes in their lives.

 

 

What about medication vs. psychotherapy?
 
It is well established that the long-term solution to mental and emotional problems and the pain they cause cannot be solved solely by medication. Instead of just treating the symptom, therapy addresses the cause of our distress and the behavior patterns that curb our progress. You can best achieve sustainable growth and a greater sense of well-being with an integrative approach to wellness.  Working with your medical doctor you can determine what's best for you, and in some cases a combination of medication and therapy is the right course of action.
 
 
Do you take insurance, and how does that work?
Creekview Psychological Assessment Center, PA is not contracted with any insurance companies and we do not accept third party payment. We will be happy to discuss your situation with you to enable you to use our services. if you ahve out of network benefits, or would like to submit a claim for reimbursement from your insurance we will provide you with a superbill and necessary information.
 
Does what we talk about in therapy remain confidential?
 
Confidentiality is one of the most important components between a client and psychotherapist. Successful therapy requires a high degree of trust with highly sensitive subject matter that is usually not discussed anywhere but the therapist's office.   Every therapist should provide a written copy of their confidential disclosure agreement, and you can expect that what you discuss in session will not be shared with anyone.  This is called “Informed Consent”.  Sometimes, however, you may want your therapist to share information or give an update to someone on your healthcare team (you’re your Physician, Naturopath, Attorney), but by law your therapist cannot release this information without obtaining your written permission.
 
However, 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, and elders to the authorities, including Child Protection and law enforcement, based on information provided by the client or collateral sources.
* If the therapist has reason to suspect the client is seriously in danger of harming him/herself or has threated to harm another person.

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