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Welcome to A Better Therapy Connection, Inc Counseling
I am Sharon Troupe, a CBHCM Supervisor and LMHC, with over 25 years of experience in the behavioral health field. This career has been a lifelong journey that continues to motivate me. At the age of seven, I experienced a traumatic event that profoundly affected me, leading to my desire to assist others.
About A Better Therapy Connection
Our Mission
At A Better Therapy Connection, our mission is to provide compassionate and effective counseling services. We are dedicated to helping individuals achieve mental wellness through personalized therapy plans.
Transform Your Life with A Better Therapy Connection, Inc
Individual Counseling
Our licensed counselors are here to help you navigate through life's challenges. We offer individual counseling services that are tailored to your specific needs. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, we're here to support you.
Couples Counseling
Our couples counseling services are designed to help you and your partner improve communication, work through conflicts, and strengthen your relationship. Our experienced therapists are here to guide you through the process and help you build a strong and healthy relationship.
Family Counseling
Family dynamics can be complex and challenging. Our family counseling services are here to help you navigate through the challenges and build stronger relationships. We work with families of all sizes and backgrounds to help them communicate better, resolve conflicts, and build stronger bonds.
Group Therapy
Group therapy can be a powerful way to connect with others who are going through similar challenges. Our group therapy sessions provide a safe and supportive environment where you can share your experiences and learn from others. We offer a variety of group therapy services to meet your needs.
Teletherapy
We understand that life can be busy and it's not always easy to make it to in-person therapy sessions. That's why we offer teletherapy services that allow you to connect with our licensed therapists from the comfort of your own home. Our teletherapy sessions are secure, private, and convenient.
Career Counseling
Navigating your career path can be challenging, especially when you're not sure what direction to take. Our career counseling services are here to help you explore your options, build a plan, and achieve your goals. Whether you're just starting out or looking to make a change, we're here to help.
Counseling services with A Better Therapy Connection
Spiritual Counseling
Our spiritual counseling services can help you explore your beliefs and values, and develop a greater sense of purpose and fulfillment. Our experienced counselors provide guidance and support to help you connect with your spirituality and find meaning in your life.
Stress Management Counseling
Our stress management counseling services can help you identify and manage stress in healthy ways. Our licensed therapists provide guidance and support to help you develop coping skills, reduce stress and anxiety, and improve your overall well-being.
Self-Esteem Counseling
Our self-esteem counseling services can help you develop a healthier sense of self-worth and confidence. Our experienced counselors provide guidance and support to help you identify negative self-talk, develop self-compassion, and improve your relationships with others.
Personal Growth Counseling
Our personal growth counseling services can help you achieve your full potential and live a more fulfilling life. Our licensed therapists provide guidance and support to help you identify your strengths and weaknesses, set goals, and develop strategies to achieve them.
Positive Psychology Counseling
Our positive psychology counseling services can help you develop a more positive outlook on life. Our experienced counselors use evidence-based techniques to help you cultivate gratitude, resilience, and optimism, and improve your overall well-being.
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Anxiety Counseling
Our anxiety counseling services are designed to help you overcome fear, stress, and anxiety. Our licensed therapists provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, gain insights into your behavior, and develop strategies to manage your anxiety.
Depression Counseling
Our depression counseling services can help you overcome feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and despair. Our experienced therapists can provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, gain insights into your behavior, and develop strategies to manage your depression.
Trauma Counseling
Our trauma counseling services can help you overcome the effects of traumatic events. Our licensed therapists use evidence-based techniques to help you heal from the psychological impact of trauma, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression. We provide a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your experiences and develop strategies to move forward.
Life Coaching
Our life coaching services can help you achieve your personal and professional goals. Our experienced coaches provide guidance, support, and motivation to help you identify your strengths, overcome obstacles, and achieve success in all areas of your life.
Grief Counseling
Our grief counseling services can help you cope with the loss of a loved one. Our licensed therapists provide a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your feelings of grief, gain insights into your behavior, and develop strategies to manage your grief and move forward.
Anger Management Counseling
Our anger management counseling services can help you manage and control your anger in healthy ways. Our experienced therapists provide guidance and support to help you identify the root causes of your anger, develop coping skills, and improve your relationships with others.
Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager (CBHCM)
CBHCM
The CBHCM credential is for people who provide direct behavioral health case management services to adults or children with serious mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and/or those whose involvement in the child welfare system requires behavioral health case management services.
The CBHCM designates competency in the domains of Engagement and Assessment; Service Planning and Delivery; Coordination, Linkage and Monitoring; Documentation; and Professional Responsibility.
The CBHCM credential is recognized for billable services by Florida’s State Medicaid Plan and meets the certification requirement in s. 394.4573, Florida Statutes. Please see the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Mental Health Targeted Case Management Provider Requirements alert for further information.
CBHCM applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Targeted Casemanagement Services trainings for certication
Adult Targeted Case Manager
Mental Health Targeted Case Management services provide case management to adults with a serious mental illness and children with a serious emotional disturbance to assist them in gaining access to needed medical, social, educational, and other services.
Child Health Targeted casemanagement
child health targeted case management services provide case management to recipients who are receiving services from the Children’s Medical Services Early Steps Program, or are in medical foster care to assist them in gaining access to medical, social, educational, and other services as required.
Community Behavioral Health Services
Medicaid reimburses for community behavioral health services, including: mental health and substance use services to achieve the maximum reduction of the recipient’s mental health or substance use disorder and restoration to the best possible functional level.
Medicaid reimburses for the following:
- Assessments
- Medical and psychiatric services
- Individual, group and family therapies
- Rehabilitative services
CBHCM 50 hour class requirement
This is the initial step towards getting credentials to be a Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager (including Targeted Case Management) .
Required Courses
Register an account and complete the
FARS/CFARS course
Introduction to Baker Act
Clinical documentation and treatment planning
Suicide prevention.
https://samhweb.myflfamilies.com/fars/cfars/cfars_home.aspx
www.floridalearner.org (FADAA)
Florida Medicaid case management Handbook
cERTIFIED bEHAVIORAL hEALTH cASEMANGER sUPERVISOR(CBHCMS)
Sharon Troupe, CBHCMS-SUPERVISOR
The CBHCMS credential is for people who supervise others who provide direct behavioral health case management services to adults or children with serious mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and/or those whose involvement in the child welfare system requires behavioral health case management services.
The CBHCMS designates competency in the domains of Engagement and Assessment, Service Planning and Delivery, Coordination, Linkage and Monitoring, Documentation, Supervision, and Professional Responsibility.
CBHCMS applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher in any field. However, applicants with a Master’s degree or higher in a related field have reduced work experience requirements. Related fields are listed in the CBHCMS Standards and Requirements Tables. If your degree isn’t specifically listed as a related degree but you think your coursework makes your degree equivalent, you may request a Related Degree Equivalency Review.
The CBHCMS credential is recognized for billable services by Florida’s State Medicaid Plan and meets the certification requirement in s. 394.4573, Florida Statutes. Please see the alert from the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Mental Health Targeted Case Management Provider Requirements for further information.
Welcome to A Better Therapy Connection
At A Better Therapy Connection, Inc, we provide compassionate counseling services tailored to your needs. Explore our resources for mental health support, therapy options, and personal growth. Together, we can find a path to healing and wellness.