Frequently Asked Questions

Behavioral Health Associates of Broward, Counseling Centers of Goodman JFS (BHAB) offers face-to-face counseling or telehealth services.

The Jeff Masarek Behavioral Health Center of Goodman JFS is part of numerous major insurance networks. To verify your coverage, please check with your behavioral health plan provider or call 954-909-0888.

There are several benefits to private pay. For example, you and your clinician have more control over the duration of treatment and the services that can be provided. Some insurance companies may limit the number of sessions or restrict the type of services that can be provided or the behavioral health challenges that can be addressed. Additionally, information such as your diagnosis and treatment will not need to be disclosed to your insurance company if you elect to private pay. You also have more choice with respects to choosing a clinician who you feel is best suited to address your needs given their level of training, specialties and experience. Some insurance plans do not cover clinicians who are not on their panel.

Goodman JFS of Broward is a private, non-profit corporation. Initial evaluation fees are $185 with a licensed doctoral-level clinician and $140 with a licensed masters-level clinician. Our fee for one hour of individual or couple/family therapy is $160 for licensed doctoral-level clinicians, $125 for licensed masters-level clinicians and $60 for trainees/interns. Fees based on a sliding fee scale are determined in accordance with income verification. If you have insurance coverage or benefits that apply to the services we provide, a claim will be submitted to your insurance for reimbursement. All payments from the insurance company will be assigned to Goodman JFS of Broward.

Please call 954-909-0888 to complete a brief phone assessment.

An adult (18 and older) must make an appointment on their own unless they are physically or mentally unable.

An adult (18 and older) must make an appointment on their own unless they are physically or mentally unable.

BHAB complies with all requirements of HIPAA. Information shared in therapy is confidential with some exceptions, including the disclosure of abuse, neglect, self-harm, or the intent to harm another person.

BHAB offers online payments through our secure Service Payment site. Payments must be made prior to a session.

Tamarac: 7171 N. University Dr., Suite 207, Tamarac, FL, 33321

Coral Springs/Parkland: 11555 Heron Bay Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Coral Springs, FL 33076

Davie/Cooper City: 5890 South Pine Island Rd, Suite 201, Davie, FL 33328.

Absolutely. Confidentiality and your privacy are of utmost importance to us. We follow HIPAA and state regulations for protecting your privacy and our telehealth platform Zoom Video Communications Inc. (ZOOM), Is also HIPAA compliant. There are always risks with telehealth services, including, but not limited to, the possibility that: the transmission of your confidential information could be disrupted or distorted by technical failures or interrupted by unauthorized persons, and/or the electronic storage of counseling information could be accessed by unauthorized persons. Additionally, there are limitations to confidentiality both in-person and with telehealth.

Telehealth offers several benefits to face-to-face counseling such as removing barriers related to travel. For individuals with challenging work schedules, telehealth may allow for more flexibility to fit your schedule. The research shows that online counseling is as effective as face-to-face counseling. However, there may be situations when telehealth services may not be appropriate or helpful and face-to-face counseling would be advised. For example, if you are in need of more intensive psychotherapy, are in crisis or simply prefer meeting with a therapist in person in order to disclose important information, telehealth services may not be the best fit. If you are unsure, our clinicians can speak with you and provide guidance and options.

*Telehealth services may not be appropriate for all situations; BHAB, GJFS and their clinicians may determine that due to certain circumstances, telehealth is no longer appropriate and that services must resume in-person.

Of course, you may. We will send you the necessary forms to complete and return back to us. For couples and family sessions, it is important that all members can be seen easily by the clinician on the call.

Currently, we are only offering telehealth services using video conferencing.

Yes, we do.

Yes! We will send you the appropriate paperwork to complete prior to your initial session with your therapist.

Absolutely. Please speak with your clinician. Your clinician may determine, due to your situation or circumstances, whether telehealth is right for you. If you both decide that telehealth is a good fit, we will need to complete a few additional forms to authorize us to provide telehealth services.

No. You must be a Florida resident and reside in Florida for each of your scheduled sessions If you are traveling during a scheduled session, you must Inform your therapist.

If you are currently a client, you can contact your therapist directly and he/she will get you started. If you are a new patient or do not have your therapist’s contact information, you may email info@bhabroward.org or call (954) 909-0888.