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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Welcome to the FAQ section! Here, you'll find answers to common questions about my counseling and consultation services. If you have a question that's not listed here, feel free to reach out to me directly.
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What are the rates for individual counseling?Rates vary based on insurance depending on deductibles and copays. Self-pay rates are: -Intake session (50 mins): $160.00 -All other sessions (50 mins): $115.00 -90-min EMDR sessions: $140.00 Life coaching sessions are self-pay only at a rate of $100/hr. Cash, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and personal check accepted for counseling sessions. Cash App is also accepted for life coaching.
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Where does individual therapy or life coaching take place?Counseling is provided in-person at Dr. Mary Berge and Associates (1765 Goucher St. Johnstown, Pa 15904) or via a HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform. Life coaching is provided via a HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform.
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What are the rates for consultation with a business or for-profit organization?Rates vary based on need and type of consultation. However, base fee for any consultation is $500. Additional fees may be assessed for documents, forms, processes that are developed as a result of the consultation. These fees will be discussed during the consultation.
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What are the rates for consultation with a volunteer or not-for-profit organization?Rates vary based on need and type of consultation. However, base fee for any consultation is $250. Additional fees may be assessed for documents, forms, processes that are developed as a result of the consultation. These fees will be discussed during the consultation.
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How are consultations structured?Most consultations are a minimum of two meetings but more may be needed and will require additional compensation. The first meeting is an overview meeting to get to know the organization or business, ask questions, and establish current baselines and goals. This meeting usually lasts no more than 3 hours. The second meeting is an implementation meeting to discuss processes, goals, and steps to implement recommendations. In cases where recommendations are given in the first meeting, the second meeting will be used to follow-up on goals. This meeting usually lasts no more than 2 hours.
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Where do consultations take place?Consultations take place in-person either at the business or organization's place of choice or via Zoom. If in-person, mileage will be assessed at $0.67/mile outside of a 25 mile radius from Johnstown, Pa 15904. If air travel is required, all transportation costs will be covered at the expense of the business or organization and business class is required at a minimum. Overnight lodging is required if travel is required beyond 75 miles from Johnstown, Pa 15904.
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What are the rates for an educational class or seminar?Rates vary based on need and type of education. However, base fee for any class or seminar is $200. Additional fees may be assessed for classes or seminars over 1.5 hours. These fees will be discussed prior to signing a contract.
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What are the rates for a presentation at a workshop, expo, or conference?Rates vary based on need and type of presentation. However, base fee for any presentation is $300. Additional fees may be assessed for presentations over 1 hour or for multiple sessions of the same presentation. These fees will be discussed prior to signing a contract.
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How far is Sam Fuge willing to travel to speak or teach?Classes, seminar, lectures, or presentations take place in-person either at the organization or conference or via Zoom. If in-person, mileage will be assessed at $0.67/mile outside of a 25 mile radius from Johnstown, Pa 15904. If air travel is required, all transportation costs will be covered at the expense of the business or organization and business class is required at a minimum. Overnight lodging is required if travel is required beyond 75 miles from Johnstown, Pa 15904.
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What does Sam's dog, Marylin, look like?
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What organizations does Sam belong to?Sam belongs to: - The Rotary Club of Johnstown | johnstownrotary.com | rotary.org - The Greater Johnstown Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons | pagrandlodge.org - The American Counseling Association | counseling.org - The Pennsylvania Counseling Association | pacounseling.org - Chi Sigma Iota | Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society International | csi-net.org
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