rates, insurance, policies & forms
Rates
$150 per 50-minute session
$175 for a consultation
Initial sessions are considered a consultation and at times may extend beyond 50 minutes.
Insurance
Although services may be covered in part by your health insurance or employee benefit plan, I am an out-of-network provider. Usually, this means that you will be reimbursed less (and sometimes significantly less) from your insurance company when you utilize my services as opposed to a provider who is contracted with the insurance company and considered an in-network provider. Please check your coverage carefully by asking the following questions:
- Do I have mental health insurance benefits?
- What is my out-of-network deductible and has it been met?
- How many sessions per year does my health insurance cover?
- What is the out-of-network coverage amount per therapy session?
- Is approval required from my primary care physician?
Privacy Policy & confidentiality
The law protects the relationship between a client and a psychotherapist, and information cannot be disclosed without written permission.
Exceptions include:
- Suspected child abuse or dependant adult or elder abuse, for which I am required by law to report this to the appropriate authorities immediately.
- If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person/s, I must notify the police and inform the intended victim.
- If a client intends to harm himself or herself, I will make every effort to enlist their cooperation in ensuring their safety. If they do not cooperate, I will take further measures without their permission that are provided to me by law in order to ensure their safety.
Payment & cancellation policy
Payment
Cash, check and major credit cards accepted for payment.
Cancellation Policy
If you do not show up for your scheduled therapy appointment, and you have not given at least 24 hours notification in advance, you will be required to pay the full cost of the session.