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Paul J. Hannig, Ph.D. MFCC
PsychotherapyHELP
(818) 882-7404
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Bringing Therapy to You ... Regardless of your Schedule or Where you Live
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A modern trend has arrived. No longer do you have to get in your car and travel a considerable distance for a therapy appointment. Gone are the days of waiting to pour your heart out in some office that has questionable safeguards for confidentiality and privacy. With Telephone Therapy, you can feel more comfortable and relaxed working through your emotional issues in the privacy of your own home or office.
Finding a qualified therapist in your area is no longer a problem. Telephone Therapy now provides you with the expertise of Paul J. Hannig, Ph.D. Therapy sessions are scheduled at your time and convenience. A 60 minute session is all it takes. Why spend time traveling to and from a therapist's office?!
Don't like to wait? Your session begins when you call in. Telephone therapy is right there when you need it, at the time that is scheduled. Telephone Therapy simplifies the therapy experience ... just when you need it the most. One phone call is all it takes to get started...
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Guidelines to Beginning Therapy

How to Begin Telephone Therapy

Individual Telephone Therapy sessions are 60 minutes, or as long 90 minutes if needed. All sessions are prepaid prior to the appointment day.
Initially, a 60 minute consultation is all that is needed to assess the problems at hand and plan a course of action. Sixty minute sessions are $150.00. If more time is needed, 90 minute sessions are available at $185 each. Additional follow-up sessions are available and sometimes recommended.
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Appointments

Scheduling an Appointment

Appointments are to be scheduled and paid in advance. On the day of your appointment you will call our office at (818) 882-7404 at the scheduled time - no sooner or later. Remember, your session begins at that time. If you are late, that part of your session time will be lost. If you need to reschedule, we require a 24 hour cancellation notice.
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Before Entering Therapy

An Initial Autobiography is Required

Before entering therapy, a provide a 3-5 page autobiography is necessary. This screening tool provides us with an excellent opportunity to study your circumstances before your first session and get right to the point - saving you time and money (see below). Please mail or email the document so that it is received prior to your first session.
On paper, please describe in as much detail as possible:
- Tell why you are seeking help at this time of your life.
- Describe yourself, your family and present life situation.
- Give as much detail as you can concerning the circumstances surrounding childhood, your birth, medical issues; where you were born and raised; important relationships such as parents, siblings, grandparents, etc.
- Include your childhood, teenage and adult years - with its love relationships, engagements, marriages, breakups, divorces, deaths, losses and gains.
- If difficulties concern a minor or significant other living at home with you, please include as much information about that person too. When did the behavior begin? Were there any events in his/her life that triggered its onset?
- Give a brief occupational history and include descriptions concerning moods, anxiety and personality. Also include data concerning alcohol and substance abuse, smoking, and medications that you are presently taking.
- Give a description of your cultural and spiritual background and history, if any. What religious or spiritual methods have you practised or used?
**Please keep in mind that an autobiography submitted prior to your session saves you time and money.
Having your information on hand before therapy begins jumpstarts your progress and guarantees that your initial session is not spent gathering historical data.
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To Ensure Confidentiality

Initial Intake and Confidentiality Forms

To protect client confidentiality and abide by California licensing laws, clients must download, complete, sign, and submit our initial intake form and confidentiality form prior to the initial session. All forms can mailed to our address.
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Session Payments

Remit Payments Securely and Easily Through PayPal

Session payments can now be processed securely through PayPal using your credit or check debit card. PayPal is a free, secure, and is the payment service of choice for most professionals. Session payments must be received at least two days prior to your session to allow for bank processing. If payment by check or money order is preferred, please allow enough time for payment to reach us via the mail. Contact us with any questions that you might have.
For a 60 minute (one hour) session at $150, please click the PayPal button to remit payment for therapy.
For a 90 minute (one and one-half hour) session at $185, please click the PayPal button to remit payment for therapy.
For a two hour session at $230, please click the PayPal button to remit payment for therapy.
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For More Information

To Contact Us:

If you have any questions about Telephone Therapy or how to schedule an appointment, email us at phannigphd@socal.rr.com or call 818-882-7404. Email response may be faster but, either one, someone on our staff will be able to help you.
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