Fees, Insurance & Policies
Rates, Insurance & Policies
Rates, Insurance & Policies
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Average Cost (per session): $225 - $275
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Sliding Scale: Yes
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Accepted Insurance Plans: Out of Network benefits
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Accepted Payment Methods: Check, Venmo, Cash, Mastercard, Visa, ACH Bank transfer
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My private practice is oriented toward fee for services provided, and the number of clients I can work with is limited. Because managed care contracts are generally intended for brief interventions when individuals in crisis and require the provider to carry large caseloads as well as reveal private and intimate details about the patient, I do not participate with them. In addition, flexible spending plans accept payments to a Clinical Psychologists as qualifying expenses.
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Most insurance provide at least partial coverage – and in some instances full coverage for services with Licensed Psychologists who are out of network. I will be available to help you with paperwork and claim submission if need be. It is advisable to contact your insurer to find out what ‘out-of-network’ benefits you have. When you call your insurer, ask whether you have a ‘deductible’ for out-of network mental health services, and if so, what that amount is. Then ask what percentage of the fee your policy covers and whether that percentage changes as your yearly out-of-pocket expenditure increases. Some insurance policies have an annual ‘out-of-pocket’ maximum expenditure after which the policy covers a higher percentage of the per session fee or the entire fee.
Confidentiality & Privacy Policy
All of the information that you share is treated with the utmost care and respect for your privacy and the law protects the relationship between patient and doctor such that information cannot be disclosed without your written permission. You should be aware, however, that there are some exceptions, and if any of the unusual situations apply, I am required be law to make a report to the appropriate persons or authorities. I will not make any such reports without first informing you the I will be doing so.
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In incidences of suspected current (not past) child abuse or dependent adult or elder abuse, I am required by law to make a report to the appropriate authorities.
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If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person/s, I must notify the police and inform the intended victim.
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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.
Feel free to contact me by phone if you would like to discuss any concerns about privacy in more detail.
For clients who are under 18 years of age, the law provides parents with the right to examine psychological records. Because effective therapy requires trust and privacy, it will be important for the therapist, parent(s), and minor to agree on how information will be exchanged during the course of therapy.
Free 15 Minute Consultation
An integral part of therapy is to ensure that you and your therapist are a good match. I offer a free in person or over the phone 15 minute consultation to initially determine if I am appropriate choice to address your particular treatment needs. This will be a time for you to ask questions, tell me a little about what is prompting your call, and what you would like to address in therapy appointment.
What to Expect in the First Therapy Session
The first session is usually 60 to 75 minutes. During this session, I will review your background, your present circumstances, and the difficulties you are currently experiencing and your concerns. I may ask about topics such as your family background, medical history, current relationships, and specific psychological symptoms that you may be experiencing. You will have the opportunity to share any other information you feel is important, and to ask any questions you may have. Together, we will identify your hopes and/or goals for therapy and develop and treatment plan in order to help you achieve the life you want to live. I will ensure that you feel respected we will begin to build a therapeutic partnership.
If for any reason you are not able to leave your home, or you are traveling for work or have other compelling reasons for not meeting in person, I may offer services through online services such as Skype, VSee or Zoom.
Appointments are 45 to 50 minutes long. It is my policy to stay on time for all scheduled appointments. Therefore, if at all necessary, your wait time is kept to a minimum. Due to the length of time provided for each appointment, it is critical that you arrive on time for your appointments. If you are late you will only have the remainder of the appointment time left and will be charged for the full fee of the session. I require at least twenty-four (24) hours’ notice for all cancellations. You will be responsible for the fee for missed appointments or cancelling within 24 hours.
Out of Office Treatment Sessions via Skype, VSee or Zoom
