Frequently Asked Questions

What is cognitive-behavior therapy?

Cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) is a well researched therapeutic approach that teaches you how certain thinking patterns impact your behaviors. CBT is an active therapy with significant interaction between the therapist and the patient. The therapist helps you find solutions and learn new strategies. A specific treatment plan is developed and there is a structure and present focus to treatment.

How long is a therapy session?

Therapy sessions are forty-five minutes in length.

Do I lie on a couch?

No. all our patients are seated on a couch or chair facing the therapist.

Do we talk about the past at all?

During your first session, a thorough clinical history is taken. This enables the therapist to have a strong data base of your background to assist you both in focusing on your current issues.

Are sessions confidential?

Therapy is a confidential process within the legal requirements of the state. Information shared with managed care companies are also treated as confidential medical information.

Do I have access to my diagnosis and records?

Yes, the patient has full access to their medical records.

How long is treatment?

Treatment varies according to the needs of each individual. However, on the average, significant treatment gains are experienced by over 80% of Center patients between 8 (eight) and 12 (twelve) sessions.

How often am I seen for therapy?

At the beginning of treatment, patients may be seen for two or three weeks in a row to establish the relationship and get started. Also, patients are seen every other week from the onset of therapy. The frequency of visits are mutually determined by the therapist and patient together.

If I have insurance, are therapy services covered?

Most insurance plans do cover medically necessary therapy services. The Center offers a FREE SERVICE to determine your insurance coverage. Over 80% of our patients, pay co-payments of $30.00 or less.

Does the Center accept credit cards?

Yes, the Center accepts MasterCard, Visa. And American Express.

Where can I get more information?

Please call us at 954-583-8831 or 1-800-714-COPE (2673) or click HERE to contact us

Where are you located?

In Plantation, Florida on a bus stop within two miles of the Broward Mall. Click HERE to go to the map.
Address: 6950 CYpress Road, Unit 103-A Plantation, FL 33317