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This page contains some of
our frequently asked questions. If you do not find
your answer here, please contact
us.
1. Information
About The Office
Where
are you located? (Back
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We are located at 2901 Bee Cave
Rd, Box N, Austin. There are six houses at 2901
Bee Cave Road (Heritage Square). Dr. Monday’s
office is in the pink “Anderson” house.
Please click
Map & Directions for further information.
I
have health insurance. Will it cover my treatment
with you? (Back
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I am a provider for APS insurance
plans only. If you have other insurance, you can
check your policy for "out of network mental
health benefits." If you have this option,
you may be reimbursed by your insurance company
for a portion of my fee, depending on your policy.
I will give you receipts that you can file for reimbursement
with your insurance company.
Am
I required to pay for your services at the time
they are given?
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Yes. If you have APS insurance,
you will pay the required co-pay and we will bill
the insurance company for the remainder. All other
clients pay in full at the time of service. We take
Visa and MasterCard, as well as personal checks
or cash.
2. Information On Therapy
How
do I go about setting up the first appointment?
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Please call
(512) 330-1757 or (877) 330-1757 (toll free), and
either I or one of my assistants will return the
call as soon as possible to answer any questions
you might have and to set up an appointment. Please
note that if you are calling from a cell phone,
sometimes the message is garbled and we are unable
to decipher your phone number to return the call.
If you have not heard back from us within a few
hours, please call back and leave a second message.
My
wife and I are having problems. Should we make an
appointment together or separately? (Back
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I recommend that both of you come
in together, if your partner is willing. After meeting
and talking with both of you, I can recommend either
individual or couples therapy.
How
many couples counseling sessions will it take to
achieve results? (Back
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Each couple is unique and there
is no “average” number of sessions.
It depends on your condition, and how much effort
and time you are willing to put into your healing
and growth. The important first step is having an
accurate assessment and diagnosis done. After that,
a treatment plan will be discussed with you including
the approach to be used by me.
How
long does individual therapy take? (Back
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The answer to this question greatly
depends on how attainable the goals are at the time
of treatment and how specific. For example, if you
came into therapy wanting a healthy relationship,
this could quickly occur if there is nothing more
complicated in your emotional makeup impeding this
goal. On the other hand if consciously or subconsciously
you harbor fears and concerns about relationships,
these are the things that are worked on in therapy,
and this could prolong the achievement of the desired
results. With so many variables, a specific answer
to this question cannot be given without an in-person
interview
What
kind of results can I expect? (Back
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An important aspect of going into
therapy is knowing what you want to achieve so that
you can assess when and to what degree you have
achieved it. If for example you went into therapy
wanting to be happier and more satisfied with your
life, this of course is a subjective goal and only
you can determine, as many clients do, that your
life is generally happier and more satisfying. Many
times goals such as these are not achievable in
the absolute sense; that is, no one is happy all
of the time, yet almost all therapy clients find
that they can move much closer to their goals, making
therapy a very rewarding and satisfying experience.
What
should I/we bring with me/us? (Back
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You should bring your insurance
card with you to the first session, as well as a
check, cash, Visa or MasterCard. It is also helpful
to bring a copy of your schedule for the following
week so we can schedule the next session.
What
about my privacy and confidentiality? (Back
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In order for therapy to be successful
you need to openly talk about your problems, hopes,
dreams, fantasies, fears etc. It is normal to be
concerned about the confidentiality of this information.
Your privacy and confidentially are assured, both
by law and by professional ethical rules. If you
would like the therapist to share information about
you with another party, they will need your written
permission. The only exceptions are in cases where
a person's safety is endangered, in which case a
therapist is obligated professionally and legally
to contact the proper authorities.
Click here to see
a full disclosure of our privacy policy.
3. Information on Couples
Workshop
What
makes this “Getting the Love You Want”
workshop different from other couples’ workshops?
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The Imago Workshop developed by
Dr. Harville Hendrix has been offered to the public
for over 15 years. Tens of thousands of couples
all over the world have improved their relationships
dramatically by taking this workshop and practicing
the skills they learn there. The Imago workshop
teaches specific skills that couples need to learn
to reduce and resolve conflict, increase satisfaction,
and resurrect the passion and intimacy they once
had. Outcome research is available upon request
to prove the efficacy of this workshop.
For more information, go to www.imagorelationships.org.
What
is the structure of this “Getting the Love
You Want” workshop? (Back
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The workshop is designed to create
a sense of safety and comfort to make your learning
experience enjoyable. Throughout the workshop, Dr.
Monday will do a lecture portion, then will ask
a couple to volunteer so she can teach a skill while
everyone observes. No one has to volunteer; someone
always does! Then you go off by yourself with your
workbook or with your partner to practice the skill.
There is a brief question and answer session after
you practice each skill. There are breaks built
in, as well as many enjoyable activities that enhance
your learning experience.
Will
I have to “expose” myself in front of
other people?
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Nobody is ever forced to do anything
or talk about anything they do not want to. Dr.
Monday never puts people on the spot when she is
leading the group. You never have to talk about
your relationship with anyone other than your partner.
However, listening to others’ questions and
comments about their relationship and their learning
enhances the learning process for everyone. And
when you practice your new skills with your partner,
you choose which topics to discuss. Creating a shift
in your relationship does entail self-reflection,
self-disclosure, and taking risks. You’ll
get as much out of this workshop as you put into
it.
I
am not sure if we are at an appropriate place in
our relationship for this workshop. How can I find
out?
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Imago’s unique communication
skills and approach strengthens the feeling of love
and connection for couples and families. People
at all stages of their relationship participate
in the workshop, however determining if you want
to do the workshop or just participate in couples
private therapy sessions are decisions that couples
frequently make. Please call our office to ask any
specific questions you have, and of course you are
welcome to speak with Dr. Monday before registering.
I
want to attend the “Getting the Love You Want”
workshop, but my partner does not. Now what? (Back
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The “Getting the Love You
Want Workshop” is only offered to couples,
so you can’t come alone. It is normal for
people to feel apprehensive or fearful about attending.
Dr. Monday is happy to speak with either of you
on the phone to explain the process and answer any
questions you have. Sometimes people like to have
some private couple’s therapy sessions first
with Dr. Monday to prepare for attending the workshop.
How
many other couples will be at the “Getting
the Love You Want” workshop? (Back
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Generally, anywhere between 4
and 15 couples attend Dr. Monday’s workshops.
The size of our group is limited by the number of
additional therapists we have available to assist.
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