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Frequently Asked Questions:Concerning psychotherapy with Dr. Copitch: |
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Dr. Philip CopitchPh.D. Clinical PsychologyMarriage, Family and Child TherapistAuthor and EducatorCa. Lic. MFC 19367 Continuing Education Provider #PCE 2234 Children • Teens • Families • Adults • Couples |
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What is the cost?
Do you take my insurance?A few years ago this was an easy question. However, with all the changes in the insurance industry it is very difficult to keep track of the policies of all of the insurance companies. I do not have insurance, do you take payments.Numerous payment options are offered. Visa, MasterCard, Discover and most bank debit cards are accepted. Is therapy confidential?Your confidentiality is very important to Dr. Copitch and in California your confidentiality is the law. However, confidentiality is limited by state law. There are four major exceptions to patient confidentiality. Therapists are mandated to report suspected physical and sexual abuse of a child or senior citizen and endangerment to self and others. Also, confidential files can be opened by court order. Your confidentiality will be clearly explained at the beginning of your initial session. My child's teacher tells me that my child is hyperactive. Should I put my child on drugs?This is a major problem that is much too complicated to completely answer here. However, teachers are not qualified to diagnose mental health disorders. A child with behavior problems in the classroom should be evaluated by his family doctor and a family therapist. My husband and I are having problems. But he refuses to go to therapy with me. Can I force him?No. This is very common. Often one person in the family is open to therapy before the other. It is common that the partner wants to come to therapy usually by the second or third session. (It is just as common that the reluctant spouse be the wife as the husband.) My teenager is out of control. My husband and I can't get him to agree to therapy. What should we do?We cannot force a person, no matter what the age, to take care of themselves. That said, there is help. With Dr. Copitch's assistance, parents learn how to regain control over a wayward teen. Dr. Copitch usually sees mom and dad prior to seeing their child. During this initial consultation, a history is obtained and solid advice is explained concerning how parents can help their out of control teen. Often by the second or third session even the most stubborn teen is involved in family therapy. My supervisor gave me your name and said that the EAP will pay for me to see you. What does this mean?Many companies have EAP, Employee Assistance Programs, to help their employees deal with employment related problems. Many of these programs pay for 3-5 therapy sessions to assist their employees in dealing with personal, coworker, or stress problems. EAP sessions, like all therapy sessions, are confidential (see Is therapy confidential? above) I know Dr. Copitch has written books on children and parenting, does he work with individual adults?Yes. Approximately half of Dr. Copitch's practice involves children and families. The other half is devoted to individual therapy. And, as Dr. Copitch often jokes, "the third half of my work is devoted to school consultations, business consultations, and corporate trainings." |
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