To help you save time and set up your appointments quickly, here is a list of frequently asked questions
Where is your office located?
The address is:
806 W. De Leon St.
Suite 101
Tampa, FL 33606
The office is five blocks south of Kennedy Blvd., 1/2 block east of S. Boulevard Ave., directly across from Gorrie Elementary School in South Tampa. It is a two story house, green with white trim.
The entrance to the waiting room is around the back on the lower level. Parking is on the street either on De Leon St. or on Brevard Ave.
Confidential parking is available in the rear of the building accessed by the alley which runs from S. Boulevard to Brevard.
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When are you available?
Office hours are 10 am - 9 pm Mon - Thur, by appointment.
Can I fill out the initial session forms online?
Yes. Go to the session forms tab on the blue bar at the top of the page click on "Submit Online Form".
Fill out the required information, click submit and your forms will be securely e-mailed.
How soon can you see me?
In most cases I can schedule a new appointment for the next business day.
What if I need to see you right away?
In most cases I can schedule emergency appointments the same business day.
How long are the sessions?
A 45-50 minute counseling hour.
How often should we meet?
Usually once a week. Every two weeks can be arranged, but the flow of counseling is much smoother on a weekly basis.
Do you take insurance?
Yes, I accept some, but not all, insurance. Please call or e-mail me for details.
What if I want to pay you privately?
I work on a sliding scale based on the highest individual income in the home as follows:
Under $40,000/yr. - $95 per session
$40,000 - $70,000/yr. - $115 per session
Over $70,000/yr. - $135 per session
What methods of payment do you accept?
Cash, Check or Credit Card are all acceptable.
When is payment due?
At the time of the session.
What if you are unable to help me?
I'll be glad to give you three referrals to other highly qualified Mental Health Professionals.
How do I know if I should make an appointment?
If you have a life problem, a relationship problem, a substance abuse or addiction problem, or if you feel depressed, anxious or angry, you might benefit from counseling.
I've tried to handle things on my own and it's not working. What can I do?
Sometimes getting an objective third party opinion can be extremely helpful. If a there is a pattern of thinking or acting that is a problem, it can be a difficult and lonely business trying to change it on your own. Counseling can often help.
Do counseling, psychotherapy and therapy all mean the same thing?
Generally, yes. They all refer to "talk therapy" where speaking with an objective third party is used to overcome and work through problems.
Does it matter what therapist I see?
I believe so. The better the "fit" the better the results.
Do you see people from all over the Tampa Bay area or just Tampa?
I see people from all over the Tampa Bay Area, including Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Polk Counties . I am located very near downtown Tampa so my office is accessible for most people.
Also, I offer internet counseling in the State of Florida.
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