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Please Note: Following "shelter in place" recommendations from Dallas County, our physical office is currently closed. All current patients are transitioning to Telehealth services. Any updates or changes to services will be reported to patients directly through the Patient Portal. |
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Scheduling your first appointment
You may request a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation by clicking the button below. This call will allow you to briefly discuss your presenting concerns, ask any questions, determine appropriateness of fit, and schedule a full in-office new patient appointment. There is no fee for this consultation, however a credit card is required to reserve the appointment.
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You may contact us by email with any questions, to request additional information, or to schedule a new patient appointment. Email (recommended): info@lascolinaspsych.com Be sure to include the following in your message:
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If you plan to file with insurance (Blue Cross/Blue Shield or Scott & White Health Plan), you will also be asked to provide your insurance member ID, group ID, and your date of birth, in order to confirm eligibility and benefits and provide you with information regarding your specific plan's deductible, copay, or coinsurance.
You can find additional information on what to expect for both psychotherapy and assessments in their respective sections under the Services and Frequently Asked Questions tabs.
You can find additional information on what to expect for both psychotherapy and assessments in their respective sections under the Services and Frequently Asked Questions tabs.
Telehealth Services
Dr. Novinski provides the option of Telehealth sessions for individual psychotherapy. In-person/in-office sessions are preferred and recommended whenever possible. However, this is an option if you know in advance that you will be unable to get to the office (e.g., in case of inclement weather, recovery from illness/injury, COVID-19 precautions, etc.). Dr. Novinski recommends discussing the pros and cons of Telehealth in session so that you know whether this would be a good option for you.
New patient forms
When you schedule your first therapy or assessment appointment, you will be asked to complete an intake packet providing basic information, insurance information (if you plan to file with insurance), consent, HIPPA privacy statement, and office policies. This packet is made available through the patient portal. You can complete these forms online from home, and submit them securely through the portal. The intake packet generally takes 30 minutes to finish, and should be completed prior to your appointment so as to not take any time away from your session. This will also allow the psychologist time to review the packet before your session.
Arriving for your appointmentClick here to find a map and directions to the office at Colonial Plaza.
Enter through the central lobby entrance between the two buildings. Once inside the lobby, take the stairs or elevator to the second floor, turn right, and our office will be the first on your left, Suite 260. Once in the suite, press the call light for Dr. Novinski and take a seat in the waiting area. Dr. Novinski will meet you in the waiting room at the time of your appointment |
Colonial Plaza Lobby
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