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FAQs<\/h2>\n
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What are your office hours?<\/a><\/h5>\t
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Conscious Living Counseling offers appointments Mondays through Saturdays at the Torrance location. We offer both day and evening appointments. \u200bIn home visits are scheduled at the convenience of the client and therapist.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\t<\/div><\/div>\n
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What are your fees?<\/a><\/h5>\t
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Fees to with an associate are $90 for an individual session and $100 for a couple’s session.\nCLCC is a “in network” provider with Cigna, MHN, LYRA, Humana, LACare\/Beacon, and Blue Shield.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\t<\/div><\/div>\n
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What forms of payments are accepted?<\/a><\/h5>\t
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We accept insurance, cash, check, and credit payments for services.\t\t<\/div>\t<\/div><\/div>\n
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How many times a month does a client come in?<\/a><\/h5>\t
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Most clients come to weekly sessions. Weekly sessions help maintain continuity in our work together and there is more likely to be progress in treatment. The schedule of sessions will depend on a client\u2019s special and unique circumstances and needs. The session frequency often diminishes as the client nears the end of treatment.\t\t<\/div>\t<\/div><\/div>\n
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How long does the therapy process take?<\/a><\/h5>\t
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The length of treatment depends on each client. Factors that need to be considered when looking at length of treatment include the needs of the client, consistency of treatment, desired outcome, and commitment to the process.\t\t<\/div>\t<\/div><\/div>\n
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How do I know when therapy is over?<\/a><\/h5>\t
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The end of treatment is different for everyone. It is a somewhat organic process that the therapist guides each person through. Generally speaking, each person formulates goals of treatment with the therapist. Achieving these goals becomes the benchmark of progress and signals when therapy can be concluded.\t\t<\/div>\t<\/div><\/div>\n
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Where are you located?<\/a><\/h5>\t
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The Torrance office is located at 23717 Hawthorne Boulevard, Suite 103, Torrance, Ca 90505\nThe major cross street is Skypark. We are in a light green building. Parking is in the rear.\t\t<\/div>\t<\/div><\/div>\n
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What can I expect at the first appointment?<\/a><\/h5>\t
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The first meeting is a time to get acclimated to the office surroundings, our agency services, and for the CLCC staff to provide to you any information that might be helpful to working together. It is also an opportunity to ask any questions not brought up before the appointment, although questions are welcome at any time throughout treatment. In addition, we will review the results of the pre-appointment questionnaire, assess and address any risk factors, and discuss what you would like to get out of our therapeutic time spent together.\t\t<\/div>\t<\/div><\/div>\n
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How do I make an appointment?<\/a><\/h5>\t
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It is easy to schedule an appointment. This can be done in two ways. First, you can call CLCC at 310-302-7006. If your call is missed it will be returned within 24 hours. Second, appointments are accepted by email. Please use the email link on the website or directly at consciouslivingcounselingla@gmail.com. CLCC will respond to all emails in less than 24 hours.\t\t<\/div>\t<\/div><\/div>\n
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Is what I say in therapy confidential?<\/a><\/h5>\t
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Yes. The law protects the confidentiality of all communication between a client and a psychotherapist (LCSW). Information is not disclosed to anyone without permission of the client. However, there are a few exceptions to this rule and they all have to do with safety. The exceptions are as follows:<\/p>\n