Frequently Asked Questions
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Payment is due at the time of service.
Our fees differ based on what therapist you see. See individual provider profiles for exact rates:
Initial evaluation $185-$225
Individual therapy
- Senior clinicians: $200-$225
- Associate clinicians $150-$185
- Intern: Sliding Scale
Group session $50-$125
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All services are private pay. We do not take insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid. Payment is due at the time of service.
While GIA Institute does not accept insurance, many plans will reimburse you. We encourage you to contact your plan’s Member Services department.
Here are some tips on what questions to ask them about your coverage:
Does my plan cover “out-of-network” (OON) mental health providers?
What is the mental health “deductible” (the amount you have to pay out of pocket before your insurance starts reimbursing you)?
What percentage of the fee will be paid after the deductible has been met?
What is the “reasonable and customary rate” or “allowable rate” (the maximum amount the insurance company will pay a percentage of?
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If you would like to meet with one of our therapists, the first step is to fill out our new client inquiry form. Once we receive this form, we will contact you to schedule a brief intake consultation with our clinical director to help you connect with the right therapist. If you have questions, feel free to contact us by calling 609-788-0771 or sending an email to info@ginnocente.com.
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Our clients often come to us with these kinds of problems. This is by no means a complete list, but these are the most common ones:
Aging Concerns
Anger Management
Anxiety Disorders
Childhood Trauma
Depression
Disordered Eating
Family/Marital Conflict
Grief & Loss
Infertility
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Menopause and Perimenopause
Parenting Challenges
Phobias
Postpartum Depression
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Relationship Issues
Sexual Dysfunction
Stress
Trauma
Questioning Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity
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Yes, that is totally normal! However, we do our best to make the process comfortable. We believe therapy should feel like an interactive and ongoing comfortable conversation, and many clients in our office often describe their interactions with us as relatable and “real.” If you are nervous, please let us know so we can answer any questions you might have.
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Did you know the quality of your relationship with your therapist can predict your improvement? In fact, overwhelming evidence shows that the relationship is as important as using the right treatment method. We recommend reading our therapists’ bios prior to your intake call. Together, we can decide what clinician may be the best fit. But if you don’t feel the connection, we’ll be glad to help you find a better match.
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We know that it’s hard to find time for therapy, so each of our clinicians offers varying hours to accommodate your very full schedule. While a handful of our clinicians are on-site from 9 to 5, many also offer evening and weekend sessions. Remember, your therapist is a human – some are early birds, and others are night owls. So, the “strange” time that works for you may be perfect for your therapist, too!
Our office also offers telehealth through a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform. This can be useful for folks who prefer the comfort of their own home.
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People come to therapy with a variety of experiences, but some may not know that the relationship with a therapist is bound by HIPPA – which means that the information you share here is confidential and cannot be shared without your written permission. We also use encrypted email, software, and record-keeping.
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A psychotherapist can be a psychiatrist, psychologist, counselor, or social worker and requires extensive training in human behavior and intervention. All of our therapists have master’s or doctoral degrees and a certain number of hours of clinical experience.
Psychiatrists are doctors who can prescribe medication. Our practice does not offer psychiatric services, but if you need medication, we can recommend doctors that we trust and work with regularly.
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Self-diagnosis, whether by TikTok video, internet questionnaire, or medical journal, can be tricky. If you feel a TikTok video or social media post reflects how you’re feeling, we’d like to hear about it- anything that lets us understand you is helpful! Diagnosis takes time and can be a complicated process. For us, the big focus is on how we can help you resolve the problems you are having, no matter what your diagnosis is.
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There are specific challenges that other providers may be more equipped to help you with. There may be certain circumstances when we will suggest alternatives to working with us. If this is the case, we will suggest additional resources for you to explore.