OFFICE POLICIES & FEES
FEES & INSURANCE
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The fee for the initial consultation is $250, and each subsequent session is $200.
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Payments in full or insurance co-payments are due at the time of your appointment unless other arrangements have been established in advance.
I participate in a limited number of insurance plans. Please call your insurance company prior to your first appointment to determine your coverage, including telehealth, in- and out-of-network coverage, deductible, co-payment fee, and prior authorization if applicable. I will submit your claim to your insurance company, but you are responsible for full payment of your fees if your insurance company does not pay.
CONFIDENTIALITY​
All information concerning my work with any client is held in strictest confidence. In accordance with the federal privacy laws (HIPAA), with very few exceptions specified in the laws, I cannot share any information about a client with any other person unless the client has signed a written authorization form. It is important to note that the privacy laws do include advising proper family and/or community resources if a client is a danger to him/herself or others.
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I have found that it is often extremely helpful to a client for me to have contact with his/her physician, and in the case of children, with school personnel. I will not do this without the written permission of the client, and I will discuss the exact nature of the information to be released with the client before doing so.
CANCELLATIONS & FAILED APPOINTMENTS
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If you are unable to keep an appointment, please advise me immediately. I need a minimum of twenty-four hours’ notice in order to adjust my schedule and accommodate emergencies and others who may want that appointment time.
Your scheduled appointment is held only for you. I do not “overbook” to cover possible missed appointments.
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Emergencies are part of life. Except for emergencies such as illness, if you do not provide me with prior notice, I must request that you pay your appointment fee for my time if you do not keep your appointment.
OFFICE HOURS
Office hours are by appointment, Monday through Friday.
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Appointments are 45 minutes in length.
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