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This is very specific to your situation. Most people start with weekly sessions. In some cases, some will come in more often initially as needed or come in every other week. Some clients come in for a couple of sessions and others meet longer term. This is an ongoing decision that we will be continue to discuss at the beginning of sessions and well as throughout our work together. |
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Dr. Hutchings is in-network for Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, HAP, and Value Options as well as some others. Some insurance companies will reimburse for services as an ‘out of network’ provider as well. There are several questions that you can ask your insurance company to find out the specific details of your coverage. Please contact me and I can help guide you through the process.
Due to confidentiality and diagnosis issues, many people choose not to use their insurance. In order to use insurance, you must receive a mental health diagnosis which becomes part of your permanent medical record. You may also be able to use your Flexible Spending Benefits (FLEX) through your employer for services. |
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I Don’t Know Whether to Come in Alone or Come in with a Family Member? |
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Again, this is very specific to your situation. We can talk more about options during our initial call. Many times people come in individually even though they are working on relationship issues. Often, it is more beneficial to come in with significant family members for the first session and make decisions about future work at that time. |
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In a manner consistent with ethical standards and the law of the State of Michigan, no client information will be released to anyone without your informed written consent. This means I cannot disclose to anyone that you are involved in therapy or the content of your sessions, unless you sign a release of information clearly stating what I can disclose.
There are several exceptions to confidentiality, as required by law. In the state of Michigan, counselors are required to break confidentiality when they believe their clients are at high-risk for suicide or when they hear a direct, specific homicidal threat from a client. In addition, all counselors must report abuse or neglect of a child when they have reasonable cause to believe that such and incident occurred.
For additional issues related to therapy in the State of Michigan, please review the Michigan Mental Health Code. |
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