How To Schedule
Schedule Your First Appointment
Getting started with mental health care shouldn't be confusing.
Whether you're looking for therapy, medication management, or psychological testing, our team will guide you through every step of the scheduling process.
We provide:
✔ Therapy | ✔ Medication Management | ✔ Psychological Testing | ✔ Ages 3+ | ✔ Six Northern Virginia Offices
✔ Telehealth Available
How Scheduling Works
Step 1
Tell us what you're looking for.
Whether you need therapy, medication management, or testing, we'll ask a few questions to determine the best fit.
Step 2
We'll match you with the right provider. We will share options, and you can choose which provider you would like to schedule with.
Rather than simply giving you the next available appointment, we consider:
- Symptoms
- Age
- Insurance
- Location
- Schedule
- Specialty
- Personality fit
Step 3
Complete your intake paperwork.
We'll send secure electronic forms before your appointment. You will be emailed from a site called IntakeQ, our secure, HIPAA-compliant intake form portal.
Step 4
Attend your first appointment.
Meet your provider and begin creating your treatment plan.
What We'll Ask You When You Call
The questions we ask help us pair you with a provider who can best fit your needs. We ask the following questions:
- Are you interested in therapy, medication management, or testing?
- Don't worry if you are not sure, our team can help guide you.
- You can do one or all of these services simultaneously.
- What insurance do you have?
- What are you looking to work on with your provider?
- What days and times work best?
- Would you like in-person or telehealth?
- If in-person, which office would you prefer?
- Alexandria (Old Town or Landmark), McLean, Vienna, Reston, Vienna
- If telehealth, what state will you be in?
- If in-person, which office would you prefer?
- Are you having thoughts of harming yourself or others?
- If you are having thoughts of harming yourself or others, please go to the nearest emergency room.
- Have you been hospitalized for a mental health condition?
- If so, when was your last discharge date?
- Do you have any legal issues you would want your provider to testify on your behalf for?
What Service Are You Looking For?
Therapy
Individual
Family
Couples
Child
Teen
Adult
Medication Management
Medication evaluations
ADHD
Depression
Anxiety
Spravato
And More
Psychological Testing & Evaluations
ADHD
Autism
Learning Disorders
Diagnostic Clarification
Neuropsychological
What Happens After I Schedule?
- Receive paperwork and Appointment Information
- You'll receive intake forms that must be completed prior to your first appointment.
- Appointment reminders
- Our system sends automatic courtesy reminders before your appointment, but we always recommend adding the appointments to your schedule, since technology sometimes has its glitches.
- Meeting your therapist
- During your first appointment, you will meet your therapist and they will review your history, symptoms, and treatment goals.
- Follow-Up Scheduling
- The appointment time you schedule your first appointment is generally your ongoing spot. Generally, we schedule weekly appointments as you begin therapy since this allows you to establish rapport with your therapist and begin working on your goals. At the end of your first appointment, your therapist will discuss follow up appointments and will add your ongoing sessions to the schedule if you decide to move forward.
What to Bring/Wear
- Insurance card
- Photo ID
- Medication list
- This can be helpful to your provider, but is not required.
- Referral if needed
- Generally, this is not needed, but you should always confirm with your insurance company prior to being seen.
- Questions
- Sometimes it can be helpful to write down any questions you may have for your therapist/provider before the appointment so you do not forget them while you are in the session.
- Comfortable clothing
Insurance
Accepted:
Anthem
Blue Cross Blue Shield
CIGNA
United Healthcare
What if I do not have insurance you are in-network with?
You can pay out of pocket and we can provide you with superbills that you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement according to your out-of-network reimbursement.
Have questions? Contact our billing team:
Learn More about Insurance at the Practice
Frequently Asked Questions
How long before I can get an appointment?
We can generally schedule therapy and medication management appointments within the same week. We may be able to fit patients in same-day or next-day depending on what you are looking for. Our testing waitlist is currently 1-2 months long depending on the type of evaluation you are looking for.
Can I choose my therapist?
Yes, you can. We do not just assign you to a provider, we curate some provider options based on the criteria you provide us, and you ultimately make the final choice.
How to Find the Right Therapist
What if I don't like my therapist, can I switch providers?
Absolutely, you are not locked into a certain provider. The therapeutic fit is incredibly important, if you meet the provider and it is not a good fit, you can always reach out to our admin team and request a new provider. We will send you more options. If there is anything in particular you want us to look for or avoid in your next provider, that information can be very helpful to provide.
Do you offer telehealth?
Yes, we offer telehealth appointments for therapy, medication management, and testing. All of our providers are licensed in Virginia, but many of our providers are licensed in Maryland, Washington DC, and many other states.
Do you prescribe medication?
Yes, Dr. Goldberg & Associates prescribes medication. Our therapists cannot prescribe, but we can get you scheduled with our fantastic psychiatrists and nurse practitioners. We do accept insurance for these services as well.
Do I need therapy before medication?
Not necessarily. You do not need to be seen for therapy before medication management. We see the most effective results by combining psychiatry with talk therapy, but we do not require it.
Do you see children?
Yes, we see ages 3+ for therapy, medication management, and testing.
Do you accept my insurance?
Possibly. We are in-network with Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, CIGNA, and United Healthcare. If you have one of these insurances and it is not a Medicaid or Medicare plan, we are probably in-network.
How much does therapy cost?
Costs differ based on your particular insurance plan. Out-of-pocket, our rates range from $185 to $400 depending on the type of service and type of provider you see. Contact us for more specific information about your costs.
Can I schedule online?
Yes, you can! We have an online portal where you can schedule therapy appointments. Our medication management and testing appointments have more steps involved with scheduling, so contact us directly to get scheduled for those appointments.
How long is the first session?
Our sessions are 53 minutes long.
Can I complete paperwork beforehand?
We ask that you complete your paperwork prior to the appointment to ensure all of your appointment time can be devoted to therapy and getting to know your provider. If you are unable to complete intake paperwork prior to your appointment, you can complete your forms at the office.
Can I bring someone with me?
You can have someone come with you and wait for you in the lobby. For children, oftentimes we request parents be in the first session for information gathering purposes, but each provider has their own preferences and our team will let you know who should come to the first appointment. However, friends would not be able to accompany you into the session for privacy reasons.
What if I need to cancel?
We have a two-full business day cancelation policy, not including Saturday and Sunday. For Monday appointments, we ask that you cancel by Thursday. For intake appointments, we do not charge a cancelation fee since we have not reviewed our cancelation policies with you, however, we may require a $100 rebooking deposit prior to rescheduling that can be used for future copays if you complete the rescheduled appointment.
Why Families Choose Dr. Goldberg & Associates
✓ 100+ Providers | ✓ Therapy | ✓ Medication Management | ✓ Psychological Testing | ✓ Ages 3+ | ✓ Six Northern Virginia Offices
✓ Evening & Weekend Appointments | ✓ Telehealth | ✓ Major Insurance Accepted ✓ Multiple Languages
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