Client Services
Samaritan provides counseling for individuals, couples, families and children, as well as career, personality and psychological assessments. We are here to address problems, encourage spiritual and personal growth, and explore solutions – and we are here to listen.
In addition to our main office at Church of the Palms, where both administrative and clinical services are provided, we have four satellite offices, generously provided by local partner congregations throughout Sarasota and Manatee Counties (See Below).
In order to provide extensive mental health services we have on our staff pastoral counselors, a psychologist, clinical social workers, mental-health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and addiction counselors. Each member of our clinical staff is licensed by the state of Florida. Our counselors are here to help you with whatever issues you're facing and you can be assured that we adhere to the highest standards of confidentiality.
APPOINTMENTS: We are available to make appointments and answer questions between 8am and 5pm Monday through Friday. Please call 941.926.2959 for more information. In order to accommodate your busy schedule, we offer limited evening and weekend appointments.
To expedite the paperwork on your first visit, please complete our Initial Session Client Forms which can be accessed on the Client Forms page. Please include the Client Information Form , Privacy Policy (Signed), and your therapist's Disclosure Statement (Signed). Bring these forms with you on your first visit.
INSURANCE: Be sure to call the toll free number on the back of your health insurance card to find out if your plan includes counseling benefits.
If counseling is covered, please make sure to ask for the following information:
• Number of sessions allowed per year and if preauthorization is needed
(Preauthorization must be obtained prior to scheduling first appointment)
• Amount of the co-pay if any
• Amount of the deductible if any and how much of it you have met
• Is your counselor on the insurance company's panel (if necessary)
Please come 15 minutes early for your first appointment with your completed forms, your insurance card (or a copy of the front AND back), and the pre-authorization number or document.
FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS: A standard fee is charged for all appointments. Many health insurance policies cover a portion of the counseling fee. If you are interested in using your insurance please refer to the section above on insurance. We are also able to provide counseling to a limited number of clients with financial difficulties for a reduced fee. Please discuss this matter with your counselor. All major credit cards are accepted for payment for your counseling services. Unless other arrangements have been made, payment is expected when services are rendered.
CONFIDENTIALITY: Our counselors are bound by the code of ethical conduct of their professional licensing boards, the Samaritan Institute and state law. Further details regarding confidentiality are contained in our Privacy Policy and Disclosure Statements.
In addition to our main office at Church of the Palms, where both administrative and clinical services are provided, we have four satellite offices, generously provided by local partner congregations throughout Sarasota and Manatee Counties (See Below).
In order to provide extensive mental health services we have on our staff pastoral counselors, a psychologist, clinical social workers, mental-health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and addiction counselors. Each member of our clinical staff is licensed by the state of Florida. Our counselors are here to help you with whatever issues you're facing and you can be assured that we adhere to the highest standards of confidentiality.
APPOINTMENTS: We are available to make appointments and answer questions between 8am and 5pm Monday through Friday. Please call 941.926.2959 for more information. In order to accommodate your busy schedule, we offer limited evening and weekend appointments.
To expedite the paperwork on your first visit, please complete our Initial Session Client Forms which can be accessed on the Client Forms page. Please include the Client Information Form , Privacy Policy (Signed), and your therapist's Disclosure Statement (Signed). Bring these forms with you on your first visit.
INSURANCE: Be sure to call the toll free number on the back of your health insurance card to find out if your plan includes counseling benefits.
If counseling is covered, please make sure to ask for the following information:
• Number of sessions allowed per year and if preauthorization is needed
(Preauthorization must be obtained prior to scheduling first appointment)
• Amount of the co-pay if any
• Amount of the deductible if any and how much of it you have met
• Is your counselor on the insurance company's panel (if necessary)
Please come 15 minutes early for your first appointment with your completed forms, your insurance card (or a copy of the front AND back), and the pre-authorization number or document.
FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS: A standard fee is charged for all appointments. Many health insurance policies cover a portion of the counseling fee. If you are interested in using your insurance please refer to the section above on insurance. We are also able to provide counseling to a limited number of clients with financial difficulties for a reduced fee. Please discuss this matter with your counselor. All major credit cards are accepted for payment for your counseling services. Unless other arrangements have been made, payment is expected when services are rendered.
CONFIDENTIALITY: Our counselors are bound by the code of ethical conduct of their professional licensing boards, the Samaritan Institute and state law. Further details regarding confidentiality are contained in our Privacy Policy and Disclosure Statements.
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