DR STEVEN O'BRIENVertical Divider
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LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST Vertical Divider
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Clearwater, Florida |
F.A.Q.
What can I expect during the first session?
You can expect to become better acquainted with the psychologist with whom you will be working. The match between you (or your child) and the therapist is very important, so the first meeting helps you determine your comfort level and potential for creating a working relationship. Your first meeting will consist primarily of information gathering about the concerns that led to you scheduling the appointment, which often includes current symptoms, past symptoms, previous treatments, medical history, family history, social history, and a review of contributing factors. You will also work to develop an initial treatment plan that includes your goals and objectives.
Should I bring anything with me to the first appointment?
Please remember to bring your insurance card and picture identification. Also, bring any relevant psychological and/or psychiatric evaluation/report, psychoeducational evaluation, or treatment summaries from previous clinicians. Plan to arrive approximately 15-minutes early in order to complete the initial paperwork.
What types of payment do you accept?
We accept cash, check, or credit/debit cards. Payments are expected at the time of the appointment. Our office manager can provide a superbill, a document which you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement consideration.
Do you prescribe medication?
Dr. O'Brien does not prescribe medication. If you need medication as a component of your treatment, he will work with your current provider or refer you to an appropriate physician.
You can expect to become better acquainted with the psychologist with whom you will be working. The match between you (or your child) and the therapist is very important, so the first meeting helps you determine your comfort level and potential for creating a working relationship. Your first meeting will consist primarily of information gathering about the concerns that led to you scheduling the appointment, which often includes current symptoms, past symptoms, previous treatments, medical history, family history, social history, and a review of contributing factors. You will also work to develop an initial treatment plan that includes your goals and objectives.
Should I bring anything with me to the first appointment?
Please remember to bring your insurance card and picture identification. Also, bring any relevant psychological and/or psychiatric evaluation/report, psychoeducational evaluation, or treatment summaries from previous clinicians. Plan to arrive approximately 15-minutes early in order to complete the initial paperwork.
What types of payment do you accept?
We accept cash, check, or credit/debit cards. Payments are expected at the time of the appointment. Our office manager can provide a superbill, a document which you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement consideration.
Do you prescribe medication?
Dr. O'Brien does not prescribe medication. If you need medication as a component of your treatment, he will work with your current provider or refer you to an appropriate physician.