Resources & Insurance & FAQs

RESOURCES

NATIONAL CRISIS HOTLINES

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

800-273-8255

National Sexual Assault Hotline

800-656-4673

National Domestic Violence Hotline

800-799-7233

LOCAL 24-HOUR CRISIS HOTLINES

Miami-Dade County

305-774-3616

305-774-3617

Broward County

954-463-0911

Palm Beach County

561-383-5777

PRICING & PAYMENTS & INSURANCE

 

Insurances accepted:

Florida Blue

Cigna

Humana

Insurance vs. Self-Pay

Anyone who uses insurance coverage for psychotherapy services must be given a diagnosis, as insurance-covered treatment must be deemed “medically necessary.” Many people are now choosing to not involve their insurance companies when receiving treatment and are electing to pay out-of-pocket. This is due to several concerns, the most common being: 1) having a diagnosis remain on their permanent medical record and 2) preferring not to frame their concerns in a medical model. Paying out-of-pocket avoids these concerns.

Our Client Care Coordinator can discuss the benefits and drawbacks of using insurance to cover treatment vs. paying out-of-pocket. Please contact them directly via our Inquiry Form to discuss our hourly fees.

Reduced Fee 

Reduced fee services are available on a limited basis. Please call for more information.

Payment

Miami Vibes Counseling Center has a billing support team that is happy to provide you with a superbill, should you choose to submit one to your insurance provider. Please be aware that clients are responsible for confirming benefits coverage prior to their first appointment, as some insurances may not reimburse for superbills.

All major credit cards, including HSA and FSA, are accepted for payment. We require payment prior to each session.

Terms

So that therapy is not disrupted due to missed payments, Miami Vibes requires that all clients keep a credit card on file and sign a consent form for automatic billing. Your card’s information will be stored in our Secure Electronic Health Record System. You will be charged:

  1. Prior to your session.

  2. For a missed appointment fee within 24 hours following a missed appointment.

Cancellation Policy

If you do not attend your scheduled therapy appointment, and you have not notified us at least 24 hours in advance, you will be required to pay the full cost of the session.

“Never lose hope. Storms make people stronger and never last forever.”

― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart

 
 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 
 
  • At some point in our lives, we can all benefit from therapy. It might be because you are feeling overwhelmed or stressed. Maybe you went through a breakup or just had a baby. You might want help communicating with your partner, or you need more effective ways of parenting your child. Maybe you are burnt out or struggling with your confidence. Maybe you can’t get out of bed or find the energy to get through your day. Maybe you’re worried about your marriage or feel like you can’t connect with others. All of these are reasons to come to therapy. We see individuals, couples, and families (with children as young as 4 years old).

  • Our Client Care Coordinator will collect some basic information from you about what you want to work on in therapy. They will then match you with a therapist based on the therapist's expertise. We take our time matching you and will refer you out if we determine we do not have someone who specializes in what you are looking for. If you have any questions about this process, please feel free to discuss this directly with our Client Care Coordinator.

    During your first session, you will meet with your therapist who will conduct an intake. During this appointment, you will be able to explore your reasons for coming to therapy and, together with your therapist, come up with a plan for the best way to help you reach your goals.

    We encourage you to attend 2-3 sessions to determine if your matched therapist is a good fit for you. If you are new to therapy, it can take a few sessions to get used to the process, and most people find that it requires a lot of hard work. Everyone has a different style and vibe, and it can take time to build trust. If, for whatever reason, you feel like the therapist you are matched with might not be a good fit, please let us know and we can explore a different provider. Your therapist should provide a comfortable environment, free from judgment and allowing you to speak freely, in order for you to explore all areas of your life.

  • There is never a perfect time to start therapy, which means the best time to start is now. You may question if it is too late or too early to begin. Maybe you think your situation isn’t “that bad” and you don’t need help. What we can say is this: EVERYONE needs therapy along the way. We ALL can benefit from it at some point in our lives.

    Life is complicated and it comes with many challenges. Ideally, you’ll seek out counseling before things get too hard, but we understand that being in a crisis can make it more difficult to seek the help you need. Our therapists are here for you, and they will work with you when you feel you’re at your worst. The time is now.

  • We are in the business of helping people heal. While many therapists in the area will try to sell you a “package” deal, we will not. If a therapist tells you that you need a certain number of sessions to get better, it is a good indicator that they are in the business of making money and not in the business of helping people. We do not sell packages and will not make you commit to any set number of sessions.

    Some individuals only need one or two sessions to feel a bit of relief. Others might need more time to heal. We work with you to meet your individual needs, giving you only a recommendation for length of treatment. Our goal is not to have you in therapy for the long term. We are eager to get you to a maintenance stage, where you’re only coming in when necessary. If we feel you do not need therapy anymore, we will also discuss that with you.

    We believe in honesty. Finally a practice in Miami you can trust!

 GET STARTED WITH COUNSELING

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Begin your counseling journey to start living a better life