Fee Policies
I currently operate a strictly fee-for-service practice. I am not on any insurance panels, and I do not directly bill any insurance companies for my services. All fees are due at the time of service.
Certain PPO insurance plans may reimburse you for all or part of the fees paid to out-of-network providers, such as myself. Before starting therapy, you may wish to contact your insurance company to find out about the procedure for getting reimbursed for out-of-network costs. I provide the necessary documentation to help you get reimbursements from your insurance company, if this is a benefit that is provided to you.
Rates
- Initial Individual Intake (90 minutes) - $210
- Ongoing Individual Sessions (60 minutes) - $185
- Initial Couples Intake (90 minutes) - $275
- Ongoing Couples Sessions (90 minutes) - $235
- Returned check fee - $50
Payments
I currently accept a variety of forms of payment. Clients may pay with cash, write a check, use a credit/debit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express), or use their FSA/HSA card. Detailed receipts (super bills) are provided as needed. For cash and credit card transactions, electronic receipts are also available. If a personal check is returned marked insufficient funds, you will be responsible for a returned check fee and will be asked to use an alternate form of payment for future transactions.
Payments are due prior to the time that service is rendered unless alternative arrangements are made in advance.
Lateness and Cancellations
I have a 24-hour cancellation policy. When we set an appointment, that time slot is reserved for you. That is your time, and I will never “double-book” or otherwise give your time away. If you cancel without giving me 24 hours (or more!) notice, I may not be able to fill your time slot. It is my practice policy to charge the full cost of your session in the event of a late cancellation or no-show.
If you are late for an appointment, I will call to check up on you after about 15 minutes. I am willing to see you whenever you arrive, but your session will end at the normal time.
A Word About Insurance
I currently operate a strictly fee-for-service practice. I am not on any insurance panels, and I do not directly bill any insurance companies for my services. All fees are due at the time of service.
Certain PPO insurance plans may reimburse you for all or part of the fees paid to out-of-network providers, such as myself. Before starting therapy, you may wish to contact your insurance company to find out about the procedure for getting reimbursed for out-of-network costs. I provide the necessary documentation to help you get reimbursements from your insurance company, if this is a benefit that is provided to you.
Forms
Client Intake
Welcome Packet
Privacy Practices
Information Release
Assessment Questionnaires
In my practice I use a technique called therapeutic assessment. This is a collaborative activity that involves all of my new clients completing a number of assessment measures that are then used to help you gain insight into yourself, and guide our work together.
I help you to understand what the outcomes of these assessment measures mean, and how this newfound knowledge might impact or fit into your goals for psychotherapy.
I have found that this accelerates therapy because we don’t go into it blind, just seeing what comes up in conversation. It also helps us to keep a clear view of your goals and provides a way to monitor progress.
Here you will find the standard assessments administered to everyone. However, I may suggest additional measures based on the particular concerns with which you present.
