I. E. Counseling
Individual, couple and family services
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will you accept my insurance?
A: I am a fully credentialed and licensed practitioner in the state of New Jersey. That means that I am fully recognized by all insurance companies as reimbursable for third party payments. However, some insurers offer their insured a list of panel members to choose from. Most insurance companies will accept a provider outside of their panel, however the terms may vary and sometimes the insured has to meet a deductible (sometimes same as the medical deductible). Some are required to pay an affordable co-payment up to a certain number of visits and/or may be given a financial ceiling per year. I will gladly assist you in seeking reimbursement.
Q: What is a licensed professional counselor?
A: A licensed professional counselor is a mental health professional trained to help people negotiate various emotional concerns. They hold Masters (M.A., M.A.E., M.S., M.Ed., M.A.Ed.), Specialist (Ed.S.) and/or Doctoral (Ph.D.) degrees in Mental Health Counseling or a closely related field. To become licensed as a professional counselor one must have graduated from an accredited program that must have contained specified coursework and an internship. Further, they must have completed two years of supervised clinical experience, a national exam, and they must agree to abide by a code of ethics. You can learn more about Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) by visiting www.nbcc.org, or www.amhca.org.
Q: Can you prescribe medication?
A: No. Only a medical doctor, such as a psychiatrist or a family physician, can prescribe medication. However, when medication may be the appropriate treatment or may be an effective adjunct to the treatment we will refer our clients for an appropriate medication evaluation.
Q: Is cognitive-behavioral therapy effective?
A: Cognitive-behavioral therapy is one of the few forms of therapy that has been scientifically tested and shown to be effective in many clinical trials for many different disorders. You can contact the Academy of Cognitive Therapy at www.academyofct.org or the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy at www.aabt.org for up to date research information on cognitive-behavioral therapy.
A: I am a fully credentialed and licensed practitioner in the state of New Jersey. That means that I am fully recognized by all insurance companies as reimbursable for third party payments. However, some insurers offer their insured a list of panel members to choose from. Most insurance companies will accept a provider outside of their panel, however the terms may vary and sometimes the insured has to meet a deductible (sometimes same as the medical deductible). Some are required to pay an affordable co-payment up to a certain number of visits and/or may be given a financial ceiling per year. I will gladly assist you in seeking reimbursement.
Q: What is a licensed professional counselor?
A: A licensed professional counselor is a mental health professional trained to help people negotiate various emotional concerns. They hold Masters (M.A., M.A.E., M.S., M.Ed., M.A.Ed.), Specialist (Ed.S.) and/or Doctoral (Ph.D.) degrees in Mental Health Counseling or a closely related field. To become licensed as a professional counselor one must have graduated from an accredited program that must have contained specified coursework and an internship. Further, they must have completed two years of supervised clinical experience, a national exam, and they must agree to abide by a code of ethics. You can learn more about Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) by visiting www.nbcc.org, or www.amhca.org.
Q: Can you prescribe medication?
A: No. Only a medical doctor, such as a psychiatrist or a family physician, can prescribe medication. However, when medication may be the appropriate treatment or may be an effective adjunct to the treatment we will refer our clients for an appropriate medication evaluation.
Q: Is cognitive-behavioral therapy effective?
A: Cognitive-behavioral therapy is one of the few forms of therapy that has been scientifically tested and shown to be effective in many clinical trials for many different disorders. You can contact the Academy of Cognitive Therapy at www.academyofct.org or the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy at www.aabt.org for up to date research information on cognitive-behavioral therapy.
I. E. Counseling
Heidi K. Brogan, MA, LPC
34 Dumont Road/PO Box 953
Far Hills, NJ 07931
EMAIL:
hkbrogan@iecounseling.com
PHONE:
1-908-456-1871
FAX:
1-908-832-2276
