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.
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When are you available?
Office hours are 10 am - 9 pm Mon - Thur, by appointment.
Distance (Internet and telephone) Counseling Mon- Sat by appointment (see details below under Internet and Telephone Counseling)
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 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. - $75 per session
$40,000 - $70,000/yr. - $100 per session
Over $70,000/yr. - $125 per session
What methods of payment do you accept?
Cash, Check, and Money Orders are all acceptable. Credit cards are accepted through
this website through PayPal. Go to the "Buy Now" on the "Make an Appointment" page.
You do not need to have a PayPal account for the purchase. You can use your credit card or bank account (where available)
When is payment due?
At the time of the session.
Do you do telephone or internet counseling?
I conduct distance (internet) sessions in the State of Florida only through Skype.
I also conduct telephone sessions. Payment for Internet or telephone sessions is by credit card in this website through PayPal ("Make an Appointment" page) or you may mail in a check.
You do not need to have a PayPal account for the purchase. You can use your credit card or bank account (where available)
No insurance is accepted for internet or telephone sessions.
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.
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