Terms of Service/Fees

Length of session
Sessions are 45-56 minutes (depending on insurance and agreements between client & counselor) beginning on the hour and ending at 45-56 minutes after the top of the hour.  If additional time is needed we can arrange additional time/sessions. 

Cancellation policy
Cancellations must be received 24 hours prior to a scheduled session.  If prior cancellation does not occur clients will be billed $75 for the hour.

Privacy/Confidentiality policy
Sessions are confidential and private with the exceptions noted in the Confidentiality Agreement and HIPPA Notice of Privacy Policies.  This topic will be discussed during the initial session.

HIPPA compliance
This practice is HIPPA compliant.  Click here for my Notice of Privacy Policies NPP   Documentation is available prior to beginning services, upon request, and for detailed information please visit
http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/

Referral policy
Referrals will be provided for clients to professionals in the community when this practice is unable to best meet the needs of the client.
 
Fees
Individual sessions for both counseling and on-going support are $100 per 45 minute session & $125 for 56 minute session (sliding scale is available dependent on various factors)

Assessments are $300-$500 an hour which includes a 2 hour interview/completion of testing, and 1 hour for report writing and any additional consultations needed.

Phone consultation is free for calls under 10 minutes, after 10 minutes the calls are billed at $1.00 per minute (beginning at $10.00).

Insurance
For an in office session I currently accept United Healthcare, Medicare, and Blue Cross Blue Shield.  Also, I will file as an out-of-network provider for many plans.  Please let me know at the time of your appointment if you are interested in using me as an out-of-network provider. Also note that if you have a prepaid health card you will need to pay in advance and contact your insurance for reimbursement.