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What is an Assessment

Sometimes called an Evaluation. An Assessment is to determine what your overall needs are and to make recommendations for further prevention, intervention, counseling or treatment services when appropriate. We provide a complete biopsychosocial evaluation that takes into account your unique, personal situation and administer psychological tests, when needed to determine the extent of the problem. All assessments/evaluations are conducted by an experienced State Licensed Professional. After the Assessment is complete a treatment recommendation is offered from one of the areas described below.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1575396159240{margin-top: 6% !important;}”][vc_column][ultimate_heading main_heading=”Mental Health” main_heading_margin=”margin-bottom:20px;”][/ultimate_heading]

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I’m a winner, moving forward, and a lot to live for!

R.H. sat across my desk with a big smile on his face. It was his “exit interview,” completing his two-year treatment program.

Looking back, he shares the following insights in his last face-to-face meeting with his counselor.

What was your life like when you were drinking?
“It was tiresome. I didn’t like waking up in the morning not feeling good. Looking back, I thought it was a lot of fun. It wasn’t.”

What brought you to Follman’s?
“A DUI.”

What were your expectations when you first came to Follman?
“To get cleaned up and get sober. To start another chapter in my life…A sober one!
I’ve got too much to live for. I have great parents. I have a great job and I don’t want to be looked at as an outcast.”

What was the hardest for you in the beginning of your treatment?
“That I did this to myself. I can’t blame anyone. I had to admit that I drank way too much and got in trouble.”

Who helped you during the time of your treatment?
“My parents. My work. I realized that a couple of people at work stucked their necks out for me.”

What are your life goals now?
“I’m not going to let my parents down. I don’t want them to think that their son is a loser. I’m a winner. I’m moving forward and have a lot of life to live for!”

R.H. “graduated” from Follman Agency. He embarks into 2016 with sobriety, self-confidence and a deep smile of satisfaction.

Surprised by the Joy of Sobriety!

What was life like when you were drinking?
“I always considered myself to be fairly responsible at the time. At least a day or two a week I would feel like crap being ‘hungover’. I did want to do the best work but I’d missed work periodically. I also argued with the wife a lot.”

You got a DUI over a year ago and decided to go into treatment at Follman Agency. What did you expect treatment to be like?
“I wasn’t too sure what to expect. I thought it would be more like an AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) type meeting. There would be a bunch of people sitting around talking about their issues, Instead, it turned out to be more instructive and enjoyable. My counselor was never boring. He was entertaining and did a good job.”

Now that you are 18 months clean and sober, what is life like?
“I lost 30 pounds just from stopping drinking. I started exercising. I don’t eat junk food which I did when I was ‘hungover’. I actually have a plan now in life instead of just living day-to-day. I now have a plan in motion to buy a house and leave something for my wife and kids.

I thought a year in treatment was going to take forever. Instead, it went quickly. I also thought I didn’t deserve a DUI. In a funny way, I’m glad it happened because I would have continued what I was doing. It’s made me open my eyes how enjoyable it is to be clean and sober!”

F.A. completed his treatment program at Follman Agency on December 9, 2015. He was surprised by the joy he found in sobriety.

Life Recovered!

“I lost everything in the five years I spent using drugs. That didn’t stop me from using.

My family didn’t know what to do.

I lost custody of my son.

I ended up homeless.

I tried many times to quit. Nothing seems to work.

At that point, I lost the will to live.

Before going to another inpatient treatment, I spent the whole night shooting up meth before my Dad and son took me to rehab.

As I hugged my three-year-old son good-bye, he said, “Dad I don’t love you no more.”

In the next 28 days at inpatient, I accepted the fact that I didn’t have all the answers and was willing to change.

Going to outpatient at Follman after inpatient was when I truly learned to live. After seven treatment attempts, something worked here at Follman.

He taught me how to want a better life for myself.”

S.D. found a better life. He is fully involved in his son’s life who loves him. S.D. has a new career and spends time giving his message of hope to others who desperately seek the answer as he once did.

Pursuing a Life Long Dream!

I remembered walking into the Follman Agency feeling hopeless and depressed. I was fighting alcoholism.

Enrolling into the Follman Agency was the best decision I made in my life. My counselor, Peter, lifted up my spirit. He alleviated the heavy load of guilt and sorrow I carried.

Thanks to the treatment I received, my mind and body healed from the inside out. With the education about addiction I now see life from a different angle.

I look forward to a brighter future. Thanks, Follman Agency. God bless!”

J.S. – at 47 years of age, he is now pursuing his lifelong desire – a Criminal Justice Major in college . He is the first one in his family to enroll in higher education. Without sobriety that dream could never have come to fruition.

I am worthy!

When J.L.’s business failed, it turned his existence upside down. If life was going well he felt that he was a worthy human being. However, when the economic recession struck, he lost more than his livelihood. His self-worth, tied up with his business success, also disappeared. Two thoughts haunted him. “I’m not good enough,” and “Why me?” kept repeating in his head. After twenty years of being clean and sober from alcohol, he relapsed.

“I was my worse enemy. I beat myself up. I drank so I would no longer have to think. I was living in a fog. I was no longer living in reality. I drank until I coughed up blood and still continued drinking.” Along the way, from 2012 to 2013, J.L. also received two Driving under the Influence charges.

“I was an emotional and physical wreck. I had no money and no job.”

When J.L. hit bottom he admitted himself to an inpatient treatment center for a month. J.L. then came to Follman Agency next for the outpatient phase.

“I neglected my son and granddaughter when I was drinking.” In time, J.L. restored the relationship with his family. With his sobriety came the trust back with those he loved.

“The best thing that ever happened to me at Follman was regaining my sense of worth.”

The Husband Who Came Back

A year earlier, J.T. sat across the desk in my office. His employer sent him–another positive drug test. In a company that had a “zero drug tolerance” for its employees, J.T. had three strikes. Many of the managers wanted to fire him. The company president decided to give him one last chance.

J.T. reached down into his life’s resources. He found his foundation for the recovery he desired. Through those 12 months, he found the spiritual strength, wisdom and perseverance to abstain from drugs. In the process, he reclaimed his career, hope, and relationship with his wife.

J.T’s wife said, “Thank-you for giving me back my husband!”

J.T. completed treatment, resumed his career and embarked on a new life venture. With him is his wife who “got her husband back.”

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How can therapy help me?

A number of benefits are available from participating in therapy. Therapists can provide support, problem-solving skills, and enhanced coping strategies for issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship troubles, unresolved childhood issues, grief, stress management, body image issues and creative blocks. Many people also find that counselors can be a tremendous asset to managing personal growth, interpersonal relationships, family concerns, marriage issues, and the hassles of daily life. Therapists can provide a fresh perspective on a difficult problem or point you in the direction of a solution. The benefits you obtain from therapy depend on how well you use the process and put into practice what you learn. Some of the benefits available from therapy include:

Attaining a better understanding of yourself, your goals and values
Developing skills for improving your relationships
Finding resolution to the issues or concerns that led you to seek therapy
Learning new ways to cope with stress and anxiety
Managing anger, grief, depression, and other emotional pressures
Improving communications and listening skills
Changing old behavior patterns and developing new ones
Discovering new ways to solve problems in your family or marriage
Improving your self-esteem and boosting self-confidence

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Do I really need therapy? I can usually handle my problems.

Everyone goes through challenging situations in life, and while you may have successfully navigated through other difficulties you’ve faced, there’s nothing wrong with seeking out extra support when you need it. In fact, therapy is for people who have enough self-awareness to realize they need a helping hand, and that is something to be admired. You are taking responsibility by accepting where you’re at in life and making a commitment to change the situation by seeking therapy. Therapy provides long-lasting benefits and support, giving you the tools you need to avoid triggers, re-direct damaging patterns, and overcome whatever challenges you face.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1584207293167{margin-top: 4% !important;}”]

Why do people go to therapy and how do I know if it is right for me?

People have many different motivations for coming to psychotherapy. Some may be going through a major life transition (unemployment, divorce, new job, etc.), or are not handling stressful circumstances well. Some people need assistance managing a range of other issues such as low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, spiritual conflicts and creative blocks. Therapy can help provide some much needed encouragement and help with skills to get them through these periods. Others may be at a point where they are ready to learn more about themselves or want to be more effective with their goals in life. In short, people seeking psychotherapy are ready to meet the challenges in their lives and ready to make changes in their lives.

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What is therapy like?

Because each person has different issues and goals for therapy, therapy will be different depending on the individual. In general, you can expect to discuss the current events happening in your life, your personal history relevant to your issue, and report progress (or any new insights gained) from the previous therapy session. Depending on your specific needs, therapy can be short-term, for a specific issue, or longer-term, to deal with more difficult patterns or your desire for more personal development. Either way, it is most common to schedule regular sessions with your therapist (usually weekly). It is important to understand that you will get more results from therapy if you actively participate in the process. The ultimate purpose of therapy is to help you bring what you learn in session back into your life. Therefore, beyond the work you do in therapy sessions, your therapist may suggest some things you can do outside of therapy to support your process – such as reading a pertinent book, journaling on specific topics, noting particular behaviors or taking action on your goals. People seeking psychotherapy are ready to make positive changes in their lives, are open to new perspectives and take responsibility for their lives.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1584207313058{margin-top: 4% !important;}”]

What about medication vs. psychotherapy?

It is well established that the long-term solution to mental and emotional problems and the pain they cause cannot be solved solely by medication. Instead of just treating the symptom, therapy addresses the cause of our distress and the behavior patterns that curb our progress. You can best achieve sustainable growth and a greater sense of well-being with an integrative approach to wellness. Working with your medical doctor you can determine what’s best for you, and in some cases a combination of medication and therapy is the right course of action.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1584207362302{margin-top: 4% !important;}”]

Do you take insurance, and how does that work?

To determine if you have coverage through your insurance carrier, the first thing you should do is call them. Check your coverage carefully and make sure you understand their answers. Some helpful questions you can ask them:

What are my mental health benefits?
What is the coverage amount per therapy session?
How many therapy sessions does my plan cover?
How much does my insurance pay for an out-of-network provider?
Is approval required from my primary care physician?

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Does what we talk about in therapy remain confidential?

Absolutely. Confidentiality is one of the most important components between a client and psychotherapist. Successful therapy requires a high degree of trust with highly sensitive subject matter that is usually not discussed anywhere but the therapist’s office. Every therapist should provide a written copy of their confidential disclosure agreement, and you can expect that what you discuss in session will not be shared with anyone. This is called “Informed Consent”. Sometimes, however, you may want your therapist to share information or give an update to someone on your healthcare team (your Physician, Naturopath, Attorney), but by law your therapist cannot release this information without obtaining your written permission. However, state law and professional ethics require therapists to maintain confidentiality except for the following situations:

Suspected past or present abuse or neglect of children, adults, and elders to the authorities, including Child Protection and law enforcement, based on information provided by the client or collateral sources.
If the therapist has reason to suspect the client is seriously in danger of harming him/herself or has threated to harm another person.

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Forms you may need for our appointment.

Make sure they are completely filled out and bring them to your appointment.

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Insurance Providers

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Payment Plans

We offer payment plans for Treatment Programs (excluding Assessments/Evaluations) that meet the needs of the individual client. We accept cash, insurance and credit cards for all initial assessments. The credit cards that we accept are Visa®, MasterCard®, Discover®, and American Express®.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1584741697937{margin-top: 30px !important;}”]All Assessment/Evaluation payments are due at the time of service. All Private Pay Programs require a $350.00 down payment. If Billing Insurance, our Billing Department will generate a payment plan in accordance to your benefit structure for Chemical Dependency. Behavioral Health Individual Sessions are due at time of service. The Follman Counseling Agency is not a Medicare, Medicaid provider. If you would like to inquire about your insurance coverage please call our billing department at (360)770-9289 or email us at billing@follmanagency.com [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][/vc_row]

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SMART Recovery® – Self Help for Substance Abuse & Addiction

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SMART Recovery® is the leading self-empowering addiction recovery support group. Our participants learn tools for addiction recovery based on the latest scientific research and participate in a world-wide community which includes free, self-empowering, science-based mutual help groups. The SMART Recovery 4-Point Program® helps people recover from all types of addiction and addictive behaviors, including: drug abuse, drug addiction, substance abuse, alcohol abuse, gambling addiction, cocaine addiction, prescription drug abuse, and problem addiction to other substances and activities. SMART Recovery sponsors face-to-face meetings around the world, and daily online meetings. In addition, our online message board and 24/7 chat room are excellent forums to learn about SMART Recovery and obtain addiction recovery support. “Discover the power of Choice”

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Cocaine Anonymous

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1575328020363{margin-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Welcome to Cocaine Anonymous. We are all here for the same reason—our inability to stop using cocaine and all other mind-altering substances. The first step towards solving any problem is admitting that there is a problem. The problem, as we see it, consists of an obsession of the mind and an allergy of the body. The obsession is a continued and irresistible thought of the drugs and the next high. The allergy creates an absolute inability to stop using once we begin. We wish to assure you that there is a solution and that recovery is possible. It begins with abstinence and continues with practicing the Twelve Steps of recovery, one day at a time. Our program, the Twelve Steps of Cocaine Anonymous, is the means by which we move from the problem of addiction to the solution of recovery. *Reprinted from We Can Recover, Cocaine Anonymous World Service Conference Approved Literature. Copyright 2000-2007, Cocaine Anonymous World Services,*[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space]Visit Website[vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”1674″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1575313271296{margin-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]

Follman Agency is not affiliated wth these programs, we just provide the facility. We recognize there are many types of support groups and it is an individual choice. If a support organization is interested in using our facility please contact the front desk.

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Addiction and Recovery

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Journals & Magazines

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Associations & Institute

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Mental Health Care General Links

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Domestic Violence

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Depression

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Suicide Awareness and Hotlines

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Many clients from the surrounding counties of Whatcom, Island and Snohomish choose us for this reason.

Contact us anytime for a free consultation with one of our trained experts. We provide affordable care and work with a large number of insurance providers.

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Chemical Dependency (CD) Forms

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SMART Recovery® – Self Help for Substance Abuse & Addiction

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** Follman Agency is not affiliated wth these programs, we just provide the facility. We recognize there are many types of support groups and it is an individual choice. If a support organization is interested in using our facility please contact the front desk.**

Addiction and Recovery

Journals & Magazines

Associations & Institute

Mental Health Care General Links

Domestic Violence

Depression

Suicide Awareness and Hotlines

Mental Health

Alcohol & Drug Abuse

Expert care with a personal touch in Skagit County

Follman Agency is not affiliated wth these programs, we just provide the facility. We recognize there are many types of support groups and it is an individual choice. If a support organization is interested in using our facility please contact the front desk.