Parenting Skills
We know it's easier to have a child than it is to parent one! Most people love children; it's their immaturity that gets in the way. There are no bad children born. Every child is born with unrelenting needs and expects to have every need met NOW! Every parent today receives their bundle of joy without an instruction booklet or repair manual. So we revert back to what we know about parenting - something many of us swore we would never do - parent the way we were parented. Some of that parenting is effective and good, some of it is ineffective and potentially harmful. We can all use some skills training to more effectively parent each child we have. It's a wise parent who seeks help and instruction to create a better relationship with a nurtured child. To work with one of our counselors trained to work with parents and children, call today to set up an appointment 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.