Frequently Asked Questions

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Psychologists do not prescribe medication in Florida. There are many cases were a patient needs medication to help treat anxiety or depression. When we meet with patients, if they need to be evaluated for medication, we will discuss this and refer to one of the doctors in Sarasota or Venice who specialize in medication management.

Sometimes it does not take medication management to treat anxiety or depression, sometimes it is critical. Everyone is so different. If you need medication it DOES NOT mean you have worse anxiety or depression. Everyone’s history and physiology are different. So, their treatment is different.

At Davenport Psychology, the psychologists will customize your treatment to your life and your goal. They look at what you have tried before, what has worked and not worked so well. Together, you and the doctor with refine your approach to treatment based on what is working best for you.

The psychologists at Davenport Psychology know that the “right match” between you and the therapist is so important to your getting the most out of your individual psychotherapy. The right match between the therapist and patient is critical ingredient to foster an environment where, if need, you can explore challenging experiences, sensitive feelings and thoughts. This relationship is not a friendship, not even like your friend who is a great listener. If we are not a good match for you we see it as part of our job to help you find a psychotherapist who will be a good match for you. It is not always easy to reach out to a psychologist. If you reach out we will do out best to connect you with the “right match” so you can find therapy that works for you.

You do not need to come into the office.

In our fast paced and ever changing world, it is not always practical to come into the treatment room. Luckily, we are able to bring it to you. We offer telephone, video, and in person individual therapy, couples therapy and psychological testing via our secure telehealth portal.

Each patents situation is very different; So, this can be a challenging question to answer accurately for any individual. In generality, at our practice, Individual therapy and couples counseling appointments range from 45 to 120 minutes. Psychological testing services times range significantly depending on the tests ordered.

Great question, we are not an in-network provider with any insurance carrier. If you have out-of-network coverage, you may be able to see us and receive reimbursement from your insurance carrier. Out- of- network patients pay us up front for the appointment and then file with their insurance carrier for out-of-network reimbursement, if they have that kind of coverage.

We accept cash, check or Zelle to 941-321-1971. Payment is due at the time of service.

Our experience is in counseling, therapy, and psychological testing. We are not the best match for anything you need for court.

The best match for psychological services, to be used in court are, forensic psychologists. They have specialized training, and are able to serve as experts in the courtroom. We are happy to refer you to a forensic expert.

Call our office, if we can not help you, we will refer you to another psychologist in SW Florida who can help.

We are not able to serve as forensic experts.

If you are looking for high quality counseling, therapy or psychological testing we are your match in Sarasota or Venice FL.

In Sarasota, you may park behind the office or on the street.

In Venice, please park in the parking lot at the office.

There are many, many, many psychological tests we use regularly. We will only use the most up-to-date version of tests. There are probably too many to list here. So, here are some of the most common psychological tests we use: MMPI, PAI, WAIS, WISC, CPT, BASC, WRAT, CVLT, and Vineland.

Yes, we follow the Sarasota County School Board requirements for gifted evaluations.

Our evaluations begin with an initial 45 to 55 minute appointment with the student, their caregiver and/or parent and the doctor. We get a comprehensive history and work to understand the emotional and social needs of the student. We review Gifted Characteristic Scales with parents and reach out to current teachers and any other educators to better understand how this student performs and conducts themselves in the academic and home-life environments.

Typically, we schedule another time to meet for the gifted testing (Standardized Test of Intelligence) portion of the evaluation. The time required can vary greatly from individual to individual. We most frequently use, the most up to date version of the WISC for our gifted evaluations.

Any current or previous academic or gifted testing records should be brought to the initial appointment or faxed to 941-866-0936. We will review these and as appropriate, incorporate them into our gifted evaluation report.

Most reports are completed within 2 weeks from initial contact.

There are a few things you need to bring with you to the first couples counseling, individual therapy or testing appointment.

At or before the first appointment we will need:
– A copy of a government issued photo id
– New patient paperwork (one copy per patient)
– Payment (cash, check, or Zelle to 941-321-1971)

Here is a copy:

We want to inform you about the No Surprises Act, a federal law aimed at protecting consumers from surprise medical bills. Davenport Psychology is committed to providing you with transparent and upfront information about the costs of your care.

As required by the No Surprises Act, we will provide you with a written estimate of the expected costs for any service prior to rendering the service. This estimate will include all charges, including any out-of-network charges, and any applicable deductible, coinsurance or copayment amounts.
We are also committed to working with you to understand your insurance coverage and any potential out-of-pocket expenses. If you have any questions or concerns about the cost of your care or your insurance coverage, please do not hesitate to contact us at 941-702-2457 or visit our website at https://davenportpsychology.com.

At Davenport Psychology, we are committed to providing high-quality mental health services to our patients. We believe that transparency is an essential component of quality care, and we will continue to work diligently to ensure that you receive the best possible care in a cost-effective and transparent manner.

Thank you for choosing Davenport Psychology for your mental health needs.

Davenport Psychology 1608 Oak St Sarasota, FL 34236 Phone: 941-702-2457 Website: https://davenportpsychology.com