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About Jennifer L.Trotter, Ph.D.
Dr. Trotter holds a Ph.D. in clinical/community psychology. She received her master's and doctorate degrees at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She did her clinical internship at the Hines VA Hospital outside of Chicago, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Chicago Center for Family Health, an affiliate of the University of Chicago. Dr. Trotter has served on the faculty at the Adler School of Professional Psychology and the Chicago Center for Family Health.
Dr. Trotter is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Psychological Association and the Society for Community Research and Action. She has published articles on social support and effective service provision for survivors of intimate partner violence. She has also presented talks at various conferences and invited presentations to help educate service providers and medical personnel to appropriately assess and intervene in cases of intimate partner violence.
Providing effective, high quality mental health care to the Metro Detroit area
About Services Provided
- Individual psychotherapy--I specialize in individual psychotherapy with adult clients. I work with clients who present with a variety of different concerns.
- Consultation--I consult with various social service agencies and medical facilities to help educate staff on the issue of domestic or interpersonal violence, including definitions of various types of abuse, the dynamics of a violent relationship, how to properly assess for and document incidents of abuse, and how to intervene and provide appropriate support to survivors who are or have experienced various types of abuse.
About Appointments
Setting up an appointment. To set up an appointment, you can either call the office at 248-880-4966 or use the contact form to send an email to my office. Every effort will be made to return your call or email within 24 hours, with the exception of weekends and holidays. An initial appointment will be scheduled after a phone consultation.
Daytime and evening appointments are offered, depending on availability.
The first appointment. The first 2 to 3 sessions are a way for me to get to know you and better understand what you would like to work on. These sessions are important because they assist me in evaluating if I will be able to help you work toward your goals, and it also gives you the opportunity to see if you feel comfortable working with me. At the end of these sessions, we will discuss possible treatment options and decide together if we will continue to work together.
Before the first session you will be asked to complete some intake paperwork. If you prefer to fill it out in advance, you can complete it by by clicking on the title of the forms (requires Adobe Reader or Preview) and
. Please complete and bring both forms with you to your first appointment.
If you are unable to complete the paperwork in advance, these forms will also be available in the office prior to your first appointment. Please plan to arrive about 30 minutes prior to your first appointment if you plan to fill out the paperwork in the office.
After the first session. Appointments are typically scheduled on a weekly basis to start and may become less frequent over time. The typical length of a session is 45 - 50 minutes. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to ensure you can take advantage of the full session length.
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About Fees & Insurance
My services may be covered by insurance. I am an in-network Blue Cross Blue Shield provider for the PPO & Traditional plans. Because every health insurance plan is different, you are strongly encouraged to call your insurance carrier or review your insurance policy to be sure you understand your benefits. In-network insurance claims will be filed directly by the practice and you will be responsible for the copay and any deductible.
For individuals choosing not to use insurance, or who have an insurance plan for which I would be considered an out-of-network provider, the fee per session is $145. I will provide you with the information that you need to submit the paperwork to your insurance company for reimbursement.
In instances of proven financial hardship or limited resources, I may consider reducing my fee per session for services provided.
Cancellation policy: As a courtesy, I would request that you cancel your appointment within a reasonable amount of time. Appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours notice will be charged the full session fee, unless there is an emergency or extenuating circumstances.
Jennifer L.Trotter, Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
25882 Orchard Lake Road
Suite L-4
Farmington Hills, MI 48336
(248) 880-4966
