Therapy -- oh the places we'll go.... Below are a few helpful guiderails in support of our work on your journey.
Payment: My fee for service is $200 per 60 minutes. or $150 per 45 minutes. Payment is respectfully required same day and can be made with a card of your choice (credit, debit, HSA, FSA) via Ivy Pay.
Insurance: I don't work with insurance companies, and can explain why during our consultation. If your insurance plan covers visits to out-of-network mental health providers, you can submit to them (along with whatever other documentation they require from you for reimbursement) a superbill I can provide to you summarizing service dates and payments and containing relevant codes.
Confidentiality Policy and Limits: Trust and safety are important in this work. It takes time and care for therapists and clients to establish both. Among other things, you're trusting that I will protect your mental health information. Please be assured that what you tell me stays between us unless (1) I seek consultation about your case, in which case you will not be identified; or (2) you request, in writing, that I release information with your name on it to someone of your choosing; or (3) there is a suggestion of abuse or imminent harm, in which case, the following limits to confidentiality will immediately apply:
If there is suspected abuse of a child or a dependent adult or an elderly person, I am required by law to report this to the appropriate authorities. If clients threaten serious bodily harm to others, I must notify police and inform the intended victim(s). If clients intend to harm themselves, I will make every effort to gain their cooperation and secure their safety. If they can't cooperate, and the self-harm they plan to commit could be disabling or lethal in my opinion, I will take further action to enlist help, with or without their permission.
Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend an in-person visit, telehealth (video or phone) is always an alternative, even at the last minute. In the absence of a true medical emergency, if you cancel or miss an appointment without giving 24 hours notice, you are charged in full for the missed visit. For the sake of the health of this business, this policy is non-negotiable. If you have a condition or a schedule that makes it difficult to follow through on appointments, please tell me! Chronic illness and overwhelm may be why you're considering therapy in the first place, so they are welcome and workable topics -- and I have some helpful suggestions.
