Janet Reckard
L.C.S.W.
2416 East Washington A6
Bloomington, Il 61704
309-531-9415
Gentle Personal Therapy/Counseling
WHAT IS YOUR SPECIALIZATION?
-CBT (Cognitive behavioral therapy) specializing in treatment of anxiety disorders, especially OCD, Panic, and Generalized Anxiety(GAD)
-EMDR
-EXRP
-Christian counseling, but I can remain secular
-In person preferred but will do teletherapy (video chat)
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
-My services are covered by most insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana, Cigna, Aetna, and Health Alliance. I allow 90 minutes for the initial session, which costs $120 Thereafter, 55 minute sessions cost $98 (or contracted rate). If you pay at the time of service, sessions will be discounted 15%.
HOW OFTEN WILL WE MEET?
This is entirely individualized, as I go at your pace. Some people come in only once or twice on a consultation basis, while some prefer to meet regularly for a few months. Weekly meetings are suggested for the first few weeks, but I try to phase out as quickly as possible without compromising the integrity of the treatment. I function as your professional adviser, coach, and cheerleader. After working out a personal treatment plan, much of the work is often done at home, therefore, the frequency of office consultations can sometimes be decreased, however this is highly variable and will depend on each individual's goals, motivation and skills. I do not have set office hours. Appointments are by mutual convenience, but often late afternoons or early evenings; Saturday afternoon appointments are also available.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT AT THE FIRST SESSION?
I mail a packet to you ahead of time which consists of a Personal Problems Checklist, background screener, (medications, diagnosis, previous counseling experience, goals), brief anxiety and depression screeners, as well as contractual and insurance forms. These will help you think through your issues and goals ahead of time and give me the information I need to be able to turn much of the first session over to you. Instead of taking your first hour to ask dozens of questions, it allows me have a great deal of critical information prior to your arrival so that the first session is more directed and efficient. You can expect to leave the first session with a better understanding of the therapeutic orientation and strategies that I have to offer and a personalized plan of action that you can be comfortable with..
-For more information or to set up an appointment, you may contact me at 309 531-9415 or [email protected]