TELEPHONE CALLS / E-MAILS:
Calls and e-mails will be returned as soon as possible. If you have a psychiatric emergency, please call 911 or go immediately to your local Emergency room.
LENGTH OF SESSION:
Sessions are generally 45 minutes in length, although 60 minutes will be allotted for an initial face-to-face meeting. Please note
that since sessions may be scheduled back to back, it is important that they end promptly regardless of arrival time.
FEES AND PAYMENT:
Payments may be made via cash or check and can be paid at each session or upon receipt of a monthly invoice. A bank fee will be
applied for all returned checks. I will do my best to negotiate a rate for those without insurance. If we are unable to come to a mutually agreed upon rate, I will be happy to provide referral resources. If you are out of network, you will be given a bill to submit to your insurance company at the end of the month.
INSURANCE:
Many out of network plans are accepted; please contact me for more information. If my services are not covered by your plan, please contact
your insurance company directly if you wish to obtain reimbursement for therapy sessions.
CANCELLATIONS AND MISSED APPOINTMENTS:
24 hours advance notice is required for cancellation of an appointment. The fee for a cancelled session is $50 regardless of co-pay.
RELEASE OF INFORMATION:
All information obtained in the course of treatment is privileged and confidential. All releases of information require your permission in the form of a properly executed consent to release information. Please see the section on Helpful Forms to download a consent for release if you would like me to discuss your case with anyone else (including psychiatrists, other health professionals, school personnel etc.)
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 dependent adult or elder abuse, danger of homicidal action, or intention to harm others or self. If a client reports intent to harm his/her self, every effort will be made to enlist their cooperation in ensuring their safety. If they do not cooperate, the law requires further measures to be taken without their permission in order to ensure their safety.
Calls and e-mails will be returned as soon as possible. If you have a psychiatric emergency, please call 911 or go immediately to your local Emergency room.
LENGTH OF SESSION:
Sessions are generally 45 minutes in length, although 60 minutes will be allotted for an initial face-to-face meeting. Please note
that since sessions may be scheduled back to back, it is important that they end promptly regardless of arrival time.
FEES AND PAYMENT:
Payments may be made via cash or check and can be paid at each session or upon receipt of a monthly invoice. A bank fee will be
applied for all returned checks. I will do my best to negotiate a rate for those without insurance. If we are unable to come to a mutually agreed upon rate, I will be happy to provide referral resources. If you are out of network, you will be given a bill to submit to your insurance company at the end of the month.
INSURANCE:
Many out of network plans are accepted; please contact me for more information. If my services are not covered by your plan, please contact
your insurance company directly if you wish to obtain reimbursement for therapy sessions.
CANCELLATIONS AND MISSED APPOINTMENTS:
24 hours advance notice is required for cancellation of an appointment. The fee for a cancelled session is $50 regardless of co-pay.
RELEASE OF INFORMATION:
All information obtained in the course of treatment is privileged and confidential. All releases of information require your permission in the form of a properly executed consent to release information. Please see the section on Helpful Forms to download a consent for release if you would like me to discuss your case with anyone else (including psychiatrists, other health professionals, school personnel etc.)
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 dependent adult or elder abuse, danger of homicidal action, or intention to harm others or self. If a client reports intent to harm his/her self, every effort will be made to enlist their cooperation in ensuring their safety. If they do not cooperate, the law requires further measures to be taken without their permission in order to ensure their safety.