In the initial session, you will meet with your therapist to discuss the reasons for coming to treatment and goals that you wish to achieve. In addition, when indicated, the therapist will gather individual and family history. Other members of the family and/or significant others may participate in the initial session depending on the situation.

In the beginning the therapist will meet with you and depending upon the situation will involve family or significant others in the initial appointments. Generally with children and adolescents, there will be family and parent sessions plus at least one individually with the child/adolescent. After approximately 3-4 assessment appointments, the therapist collaborates with you to develop goals for therapy and will involve family or significant others as needed.

Sessions will be approximately 50-60 minutes. Appointments are usually made on a once a week basis. In some situations, more frequent sessions may be arranged.

Depending upon the goals established the length of therapy will vary. The therapist and you will review the progress of the work together. Based upon this review, goals can be renegotiated and/or treatment can be completed.

Siegal Eli-Gers is an in-network provider for Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO and Northwestern University Student Health Insurance Plan. Documentation for out-of-network reimbursement can be provided.

Yes. Everything you say in individual adult counseling remains between you and your therapist. When working with children and adolescents there will be occasions when parents will be provided general information about the progress of the therapy with their child or teen. Collaboration with other providers will require a release of information. There are a few limits to the confidentiality. These limits include: you making statements in regards to hurting yourself; hurting someone else; or someone hurting you. Your therapist is required by law to report or take necessary action to keep you and others safe. If you are currently experiencing these kinds of feelings or are being hurt , please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Yes. If the therapist and you decide that medication would assist with treatment, the therapist will refer you to a psychiatrist. If it is determined that you or a child/adolescent needs psychological or educational testing, a referral to a psychologist will be made. Also, the therapists will collaborate with your child’s school as needed. Collaborative efforts with physicians, lawyers and other allied health professionals will occur based on your needs and/or those of the family.

Siegal Eli-Gers complies and follows all federal and state laws regarding confidential health information and compliance with HIPAA. All clients will be given a copy of the HIPAA policy at the first session, and will be given the opportunity to ask any questions they may have . Additional copies of the HIPAA policy will be provided at the client’s request.

What insurance?  in network for BCBS PPO or Northwestern University Student Health Insurance Plan.
What type of payment is accepted? cash, check, credit card, Zelle

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PLEASE CALL Siegal at 847-868-2140 to schedule an appointment