Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT HAPPENS IF I EXPERIENCE A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS?

There are times when our exposure or experience exceed our abilities to cope in a healthy manner.  If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health emergency or crisis, please dial the below telephone number that corresponds to the need:

Mental Health Crisis: 

Dial or Text 988 

Mental Health Emergency:

Dial 9-1-1

HOW DOES MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY WORK?

The recent COVID pandemic highlighted the need for mental health support, despite the stigma surrounding access.  Since Vision Beyond Eyesight, LLC, provides virtual therapy, the following is a snapshot of what occurs during the first and subsequent sessions:

• First Session/Intake:

Prior to this session, you would have participated in a free, 15-minute telephone consultation; addressed your health insurance or private pay status with Headway; received the email invitation to set-up your client portal in SimplePractice. 

Next, you will electronically complete the administrative forms and clinical measurement tools several days before the first session/intake.  These tools and others support the determination your symptoms (i.e., sadness, persistent worry, disturbing memories); how often you experience the symptoms; how long you have experienced the symptoms; the severity (i.e., mild, moderate, severe) of the symptoms; other variables.  The clinician uses the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition; DSM-5 to determine your diagnosis.

Finally, the clinician and client will review the above and collaborate on the development of an individualized treatment plan tailored to their specific needs.  The treatment plan acts as a guide for the client and clinician.

•  Subsequent Sessions:

These sessions will involve the clinician’s implementation of evidenced-based interventions (i.e., diaphragmic breathing) using various treatment modalities (i.e., Mindfulness) to support the improvement of your symptoms.  The treatment plan will be reviewed regularly to ascertain what is working, what is not working, and what revisions need to be made.

HOW LONG DOES THERAPY LAST?

There is no time limit on accessing therapeutic services.  You and your clinician will determine the length of time needed to support you in achieving your treatment goals.

DOES WHAT WE TALK ABOUT IN THERAPY REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL?

The mental health therapy session content and all relevant materials to the client’s treatment will be held confidential unless the client requests, in writing, to have all or portions of such content released to a specifically named person/persons.  Some limitations of client held privilege of confidentiality exist and are itemized below:

• If a client threatens or attempts to commit suicide or otherwise conducts themselves in a manner in which there a substantial risk of incurring serious bodily harm.
• If a client verbalizes or document to threaten grave bodily harm or death to another person.
• If the clinician has a reasonable suspicion that a client or other named victim is the perpetrator, observer of, or actual victim of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse of children under the age of 18 years.
• Suspected neglect of children under the age of 18.
• Suspicions, as stated above, in the case of an elderly person who may be subjected to these abuses.

(This is not a full listing of confidentiality limitations.)

WHAT HAPPENS IF I NO LONGER WANT TO CONTINUE THERAPY?

There are various reasons a client determines accessing therapeutic services is not in their best interest.  At any time, a client may inform their clinician of the decision to terminate services.

DO YOU PRESCRIBE MEDICATION?

Psychotropic medications are primarily prescribed by a psychiatrist.  However, some primary care providers may prescribe psychotropic medications for mild depression and/or anxiety.  If it is determined a client would benefit from psychotropic medications, they will be referred to a psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner for medication evaluation.

WHY DO YOU REFRENCE BIBLICAL SCRIPTURES ON YOUR WEBSITE?

Vision Beyond Eyesight, LLC, (VBE) was divinely inspired to provide a safe, nonjudgmental platform for all people to discuss life’s challenges.  VBE utilizes a holistic approach to treat the whole person – physical, emotional, spiritual, social, intellectual, and occupational.  The scriptures are a source of hope and inspiration to support the engagement, education, and empowerment of people.