Clinical Psychology
Enika Cocoli Bowen, PhD
How I Work
On this page you will find the professional services I offer.
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Psychological Assessments
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Psychotherapy
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Consultations
Assessments
Looking for a psychological assessment? Do you have questions about symptoms you are noticing? Are you inquiring about a friend or a family member who needs an assessment?
I am trained and experienced in evaluating and answering a wide range of psychological diagnoses and I provide treatment recommendations.
What is a psychological assessment?
An assessment is a comprehensive evaluation utilizing standardized methods to accurately identify strengths, challenges, and areas requiring intervention. The detailed report serves as a foundation for informed decision-making and the development of targeted treatment or development plans.
An assessment includes a detailed intake interview, and several psychological tests covering different areas of mental functioning. The duration of the assessment process can take a few hours. At the end, a written report of the test findings, diagnosis, and treatment recommendation will be provided.
Psychological assessments assist in estimating a person’s intelligence and intellectual achievement or difficulties of learning, diagnosing psychiatric illness, personality disorders, cognitive disorders, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and the like.
Free phone consultation
Price includes all the following:
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Intake interview
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Several psychological tests identify different areas of functioning
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Final report
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Statement to provide to your insurance for reimbursement available upon request.
Psychotherapy
Do you need to talk about what is going on in your life?
To work through it?
These are the most common reasons why most people seek therapy.
In-person therapy is the traditional way of doing therapy and still the best way.
I also offer telepsychology (or telehealth) for lengthy drive times and nationwide through PsyPact for participating states.
We will focus on anything that is on your mind and will explore how to best go forward, so that you can return to your daily life with more confidence and happiness. Here are some things to consider. After an introductory call, we meet in person in my private office, where we first discuss your confidentiality and its limits. Next, we discuss other “housekeeping” matters, such as payment, insurance vs private pay, and cancellation policy. I give you as much time as you need to ask any questions and address all your concerns. Then, we begin the therapeutic work, by gradually settling into the rhythm of conversations, explorations, and discoveries. For virtual therapy, the same applies, except the in-person meeting.
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
What is the session frequency?
Once is a week is a good frequency. Twice a week is better; more time to delve into things and less time between sessions. I do not work with less than once a week frequency.
Do you offer virtual sessions?
Yes, for people who live far away that driving to and from sessions would be a significant burden. I also use telepsychology for out-of-state patients under the PsyPact authorization.
What is your fee?
$175 / session hour. A lower fee can be negotiated for students, veterans, and for higher than weekly frequency. I can also provide you a statement called “superbill” that you can submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement. Depending on your insurance plan, you may get reimbursed 40-60% of the allowed rate.
Why the cost?
It is a matter of value, and not only cost. Mental wellbeing is always with you and no one can take it away from you, no matter what. Thinking well, being grounded, and not overwhelmed can last a lifetime and it is never earned at a “bargain” price.
What is your cancellation policy and can I reschedule a session?
The cancellation policy is 24-hour advance notice.
Yes, we can reschedule cancelled or missed sessions, as long as both your schedule and mine allow.
Food for thought
- It is helpful to think of therapy as a journey where you are in the driver’s seat. This means that this is your process and your journey. You are the one who knows the twists and turns on the road to self-understanding and improvements. I will be with you every step of the way, but I am not the one who makes the decisions about what you should think and how you think. It is most important to strengthen your thinking, because thinking well and living well go hand in hand.
- Moreover, it is important to not confuse therapy with a chatbot or an AI device. A conversation between a person and a machine is never the same as that between two people, no matter how much it looks and sounds like an actual human being.
Key points
- Value your abilities.
- Appreciate your emotional and intellectual strengths.
- Get to know your limits.
- Be humble and stay curious.
*Comparative Overview*
Differences between therapy and assessments:
Therapy and Assessments have different goals. Please, see the summary below. While I offer both services, I do not do both for the same person.
| Therapy | Assessment |
|---|---|
| Emphasize ongoing support and therapeutic intervention | Focus on diagnostic evaluation and objective analysis |
| Deliver personalized sessions aligned with individual needs | Generate detailed insights through systematic assessments |
| Aimed at enhancing emotional and psychological well-being | Provide clarity on client strengths and areas for improvement |
For further information regarding our services or to discuss your specific requirements, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Consultations
for non-clinical personal explorations or professional consultations on clinical or theoretical matters.
For personal consultation, if you would like to set up a process of self-reflection, but do not require therapy:
For professional-to-professional consultation on clinical or theoretical matters:
Clinical consultations are for a range of psychological topics and treatments, especially if you find any affinity with the areas I study (in the Scholarly Work page) and would like to incorporate them into your work.
Appointments
(206) 321-9392
ecocolibowen@gmail.com
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