Individual Counseling
Everyone seeks counseling at some point in life. Strength of character is shown when you are seeking advice from someone who has training and expertise in something that you are putting your heart and life into. If your car breaks down you take it to mechanic who can diagnose what is broken and repair it. If you are playing sports, you seek a coach who can help you learn the game and develop the skills to be successful. Even Tiger Woods has a coach to help his game be better. If you are single or married, it is wise to seek the training and expertise you need to have the life you've always wanted to be successful in relationships. To work with one of our trained, professional counselors call today at 417-882-6767.
Networking
To provide you with the best possible care, it is standard procedure to discuss how best to meet the needs of clients in supervision or in consultation with other members of our staff. We also usually send a note to professional persons who make referrals to us, as a courtesy, to thank them.
Working Together
Counseling is most successful when the client and therapist develop a good working relationship. Your questions and concerns will be taken seriously. Information you share with your counselor will be kept confidential. It will not be disclosed to anyone without your written permission. If you have questions about something in the counseling process, please bring it up with your therapist.
"It's your life, your choice, make it a great one!"
Services at SMFI
Appointments
Initial appointments are usually made over the phone. Other appointments are then made at the end of each counseling sessions with your counselor.
Fees
Except for the initial consultation, our fee for a counselor is $85.00 per session. There will be a one-time $30.00 administration fee due at the time of the first visit. Please arrive 15 minutes early to fill out the intake form.
Cancellations
If you must cancel an appointment, please notify the Institute at 417-882-6767 at least 24 hours before your scheduled session (to avoid charges for the session.)
Financial Responsibility
Each client is responsible for payment of all charges. Your fee is collected when you arrive for your appointment. Checks, cash, Visa, Master Card, Discover and American Express are accepted. If another party is helping to pay for your counseling, we will gladly help with payment arrangements.
Insurance Information
We will be happy to file your insurance claim for you for reimbursement. You are responsible for deductibles, co-insurance, and co-payments. All fees are paid up front and the reimbursement will go directly to you. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with your insurance benefits. When you check with your insurance company for benefits, ask for mental health benefits, with an out-of-network provider, for an office visit. If you have any questions please call and speak with Stephanie at 417-882-6767 or email her.