FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Psychotherapy produced positive effects in 92% of respondents
The longer people stayed in therapy, the better their results.
People that were active in therapy did better than those that were passive.
People who actively engaged by being open, asking questions, and following up did better.
For most psychological conditions, people in therapy alone did as well as people who had medication plus therapy.
Respondents who stayed in therapy only until insurance coverage allowed did worse than those who stayed until their concerns resolved.
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As with many things, regular attention and participation greatly improves the impact of the activity. Think about trying to meet a physical goal - health status, physical fitness - but only going to the gym once every few weeks. The results you achieve will be clearly impacted by the frequency with which you get to the gym. Making a lifestyle or emotional change takes time and sustained attention. We recognize the personal and financial commitment associated with choosing to initiate a course of therapy. We encourage you to respect your commitment to your work as we do and make time in your week for your appointment.
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You really need to meet me face-to-face in order to get a good idea of what we're like as people and as professionals. At our first meeting you should keep these questions in mind:
How easy is it to talk to her?
Does she seem like somebody I could trust?
Is she really listening to me?
Does she seem to know what she is doing?
Does she seem confident and competent?
Do I feel comfortable with her?
Could I ever show this person the deepest, ugliest parts of myself?
Does she seem to have the capacity to handle me
Mostly, "Do I like her?"
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Yes. By law, I am bound to protect your confidentiality. The exceptions to this are related to child or elder abuse, a threat to harm another person or if you are in danger of self-harm. If you use a third-party payer to pay for therapy, we will need to provide the information required by your insurance company. This will likely include a diagnosis. If this is the case I will discuss with you what is disclosed to an insurer.
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Yes. We do bill insurance. We ask that you provide your insurance card at your intake session. We will bill your insurance directly for in-network payers or provide you will a superbill for out of network payers. All of the therapists at Bridger Peaks Counseling are in-network with:
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have additional billing questions. Any of our team members can support you with answers. We understand this is an important consideration when exploring therapeutic options.
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714 Stoneridge Dr. Suite #1 - Main Office
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost
Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.
If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 1-800-985-3059.
Ready to Get Started With Therapy in Bozeman, MT?
Your anxiety, trauma or depression does not define you or the rest of your life. Through counseling, we will explore this reality together. Our expert, professional and caring therapists are here to help you at our Bozeman, MT counseling clinic. We can also help you online, no matter where you are in the state! Visit our telehealth page to learn more about online therapy in Montana. Now that you’ve had your questions answered, follow these simple steps to get started with therapy with Bridger Peaks Counseling:
Meet with one of our caring Bozeman therapists
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Additional Therapy Services and Workshops to Reduce Stress and Anxiety in Bozeman, MT
In our Bozeman, MT counseling clinic, our therapists can help you through a number of issues including anxiety, worry, stress, depression and more. Our caring team of therapists and professional mental health staff are here for you and your loved ones. Visit us for addiction treatment, group counseling sessions, EMDR and Somatic Experiencing for trauma therapy, body image counseling, opportunities to explore coping patterns, marriage counseling and couples therapy, postpartum depression and anxiety counseling, mindfulness training, workshops and more tools for client education. We look forward to talking with you soon!
At Bridger Peaks Counseling in Bozeman, MT, we want you to feel confident. Your therapist will do this by helping you connect with yourself as deeply as you are capable. We also help you connect with us in an honest and deep way so you can experience the essential safety and security you need in order to heal. As we work together, new restorative experiences associated with feeling loved and whole become available to you. Your relationship to yourself, your life and others start to deepen and expand. Fear gives way to freedom and curiosity. Anger gives way to acceptance. And sorrow eases, creating room for resilience, love and self-activation.