Cerio & Cerio Psychologists, P.A. P.C.

At your first visit, you will be asked to read Psychologist-Patient Services Agreement - New York and New York Notice Form: Notice of Psychologist's Policies and Practices to Protect the Privacy of Your Protected Health Information.  Please arrive 10 minutes early to read this important information.  If you prefer, you can click on these papers above and read them now.

During your first visit, we will try to get a clear picture of what you want to accomplish in counseling.  We will learn about your thoughts, actions, and feelings.  We may inquire about your background as it relates to your present concerns.  We will focus on the steps you can take to resolve those concerns.

If you are coming to us for psychological testing, your first visit will involve a thorough interview focusing on your educational, occupational, and medical history.  Testing will occur during your second visit, and the results of testing will be explained to you at your third visit.

We look forward to meeting you and working with you.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Your records are held in strictest confidence, as defined and limited by New York law, Maryland law, and federal HIPAA guidelines.  Information will not be released unless we have written authorization from you.  Exceptions to this are only made as required by law.

Our protection of your privacy is explained in greater detail in the Psychologist-Patient Services Agreement and New York Notice Form.  Links to these papers appear above.

As members of the American Psychological Association and fellows of the Maryland Psychological Association, we adhere to the guidelines for professional practice mandated by these organizations.

PSYCHOLOGY

Are you interested in learning more about psychology?

Below are links to three organizations which are valuable sources of information.

The American Psychological Association is the chief accrediting body for psychology training programs and internships in the United States.

The Maryland Psychological Association provides post-doctoral training for psychologists and a very thorough referral service for the public.

The National Register of Health Service Psychologists is a certifying body and provides a national referral service.