Welcome to Halcyon Counseling
Michael I. Bergman, MA, LMHC
Welcome to Halcyon Counseling
Michael I. Bergman, MA, LMHC
Michael I. Bergman, M.A.
A graduate of Columbia University, New York, NY (B.A.) and St. Martin's University, Lacey, WA, (M.A.). Clinical experience dates from 1987.
Internship: Providence St. Peter Hospital Crisis Unit, Olympia, WA.
Washington State License: LH 6109 7350
Specialized Services
Hypnotherapy
I am a Registered Hypnotherapist with the State of Washington. While Hypnosis often has connotations of bizarre behavior and nightclub entertainment, it is in reality a well-researched, natural, effective and time-tested approach to relaxation, self-understanding, healing, pain reduction and behavior change -- such as smoking cessation.
Insomnia Therapy
I am trained in the Cognitive Behavior Therapy approach to treating insomnia. This therapy, known by it's initials, CBT-I, is the preferred insomnia treatment recommended by the US Veterans Administration and by the American College of Physicians.
In most cases, treatment typically requires an average of five visits, sometimes with a little extra followup. Research has shown a positive response rate is 70 to 80 percent, with 50 percent average initial improvement. In many cases, improvement continues for months after therapy is over.
Fees and Payment Information
Fee per 50-minute therapy session: $140.00. (Initial, intake session is $160.00).
(There is a higher charge for a mental health assessment with report)
I accept Blue Cross Regence, Aetna and Blue Cross Premera, and United Health Care (UHC) -- now Optum -- health insurance. I will also be able to help you obtain reimbursement for services provided on an "out-of-network" basis, if your insurance plan offers that benefit.
In addition, I am now an authorized Medicare provider, accepting Medicare clients.
Private pay clients are eligible for a cash discount. Cash and personal checks are accepted from private-pay clients. I also accept credit and debit cards for both private pay and for insurance co-pays. (A small convenience fee applies to credit and debit card transactions).
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Sliding Scale
I offer a generous, sliding-fee scale based on a $100.00-per-session minimum and ability to pay. I do as much as I can to assure that no one is turned away for financial reasons.
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Initial Visit
Because of the additional work involved in setting up a new patient account, the minimum fee for the first visit is $125.00