12 ways to
Keep Your Cool
with your Child

1 - Breathe deeply and slowly while counting to 10...or 20...or 100!

2 - Listen to soothing music or imagine a peaceful scene.
3 - If you can leave your child alone, go outside for a walk.
4 - Splash cold water on your face.
5 - Phone a friend. It helps to share your concerns.
6 - Try laughing. Humor helps defuse many situations.
7 - If your child is old enough, try to compromise or collaborate.
8 - Try not to take your child's misbehavior personally.
9 - Remember that we all slip up at times, including your child.
10 - Take breaks from your child so you can both enjoy your time together.
11 - Praise your child's good qualities so you can encourage positive behavior.
12 - Out of ideas? Consider parenting classes or professional counseling.

Our usual and customary fees vary by therapist, but currently are between $150 and $200 per 45 minute appointment. The initial consultation is 60 minutes and $250. Information and fees for Psychological Testing is listed in the Testing/Assessments/Evaluations section of this website. For professional services provided that are not listed, fee arrangements will be discussed separately. Such services include: reviewing medical records, extended phone contact with patient or other professionals (with your permission), preparation of records or treatment summaries, and legal proceedings (i.e., depositions, testimony, preparation and transportation costs).

Please note that payment is due at the time services are rendered, unless other arrangements have been made in advance. We accept checks, cash, money orders, Visa and MasterCard. For those of you who wish to use your medical insurance, we do accept some insurance plans, which are listed below:

For those of you who wish to use your medical insurance, we do accept some insurance plans, which are listed below:

We are currently in-network providers for:

Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Florida-BCBS (or out-of-state BCBS PPO).

We also accept PPO policies, including:

Aetna PPO
Cigna PPO
Dimensions PPO

We are not providers, nor accept assignment from the following insurance companies:

Cigna HMO
AvMed HMO (this includes University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital, and Miami-Dade County Employees)
UMBH (University of Miami Behavioral Health)
Aetna HMO and POS
Magellan Behavioral Health HMO and PPO
Humana HMO and PPO (Horizon Behavioral Health)
Vista Insurance
Neighborhood Health Partnership (NHP) – HMO or PPO
Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Florida (BCBS) - Health Options
MHN (Mental Health Network)
Medicaid
Medicare
Healthy Kids
United Healthcare HMO and PPO

Please note that Psychoeducational Testing is not covered by insurance companies. Testing for Neuropsychological or Psychological Functioning may be partially covered.

If you wish to use your insurance to cover professional services, your insurance must be verified before your appointment by our office staff. If we do not accept assignment on your insurance company, we will be happy to provide you with a detailed statement that you can submit directly to your insurance company.

Information on Confidentiality
Psychology Services in Miami & Aventura | Miami/Aventura Psychologist Dr. Samantha Carella | Required Forms
Testing Gifted Children | Testing/Assessments/Evaluations | Consultations | Presentations | Payment Information | Contact Us

Main Office (North Dade)· 19022 N.E. 29th Avenue · Aventura, Florida 33180 · Tel: (305) 936-1002
Gables Waterway (South Dade)· 1390 S. Dixie Highway, Suite 1305 · Coral Gables, Florida 33146 · Tel: (305) 662-9162
Email: info@drcarellaandassociates.com