Therapy During a Personal Injury Case
When an injury becomes a legal claim, recovery gets louder. Therapy can give you a separate place to process what happened while the case moves.
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When the case takes up the whole room
A personal injury claim can add a second layer to an already hard recovery. There are forms, appointments, deadlines, phone calls, and questions about what happened that you may have to answer more than once. Some people notice they feel fine until a letter arrives, then the crash or the fall is right back in their body. Therapy is not part of the legal process. It is a separate place to talk about how you are actually doing, at your own pace.
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What therapy can focus on
Sessions stay centered on you, not the claim. You might work on sleep that broke down after the injury, fear in the car, irritability, low mood, or the feeling that your life has gotten smaller. For some people the work includes the effects of a brain injury on concentration and patience. We may use skills to steady your body first, then approaches such as EMDR or cognitive work when you are ready. You choose what to bring.
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Liens and payment questions
Our practice may be able to work with personal injury liens arranged with your attorney. How that works depends on your case and your attorney's arrangements, so we discuss it directly before you begin. You can also ask about in-network plans, out-of-network superbills, and sliding scale eligibility. Sliding scale is available for those who qualify. Ask us about our sliding scale when you reach out. We never promise coverage or a particular payment outcome. Ask during your free consultation and we will talk through what is possible.
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Questions to ask your attorney
We do not give legal advice, and we cannot tell you how therapy may affect a claim. Before you start, you may want to ask your attorney a few things. Does your case involve a lien arrangement, and who should we speak with about it? What records, if any, might be requested later? Who needs your written authorization before we share anything? Bringing those answers to your consultation helps us plan clearly and keeps the legal questions with the person who can answer them.
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Privacy and coordination
What you say in therapy is protected health information. We share information with an attorney, physician, or case manager only with your written authorization, and you can ask exactly what would be shared and why. Please do not send details about your injury or your case through our website request form. Keep the first request short, and save the rest for a private conversation. A request is not an appointment; the practice confirms a time with you.
Questions
Before You Begin
Will you testify or write opinions about my case?
We do not give legal advice or opinions about a claim. Ask your attorney about records and the legal process, and ask us during a consultation what our role can and cannot include.
Can I start therapy before my case settles?
Many people begin while a case is still open. Talk with your attorney about any legal questions, and ask us about scheduling and payment options during the free 15-minute consultation.
Do I have to be referred by an attorney?
No. You can request a consultation on your own. Referrals from attorneys, physicians, and case managers are also welcome.
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