Sessions
I normally conduct an initial evaluation that will last from 1 to 3 sessions. During this time, we can both decide if I am the best person to provide the services that you need. If we decide to work together in psychotherapy, I will typically schedule at least one 55-60 minutes session per week at a time we agree upon. Once an appointment hour is scheduled, you will be expected to pay for it unless you provide 24 hours advance notice of cancellation. My late cancellation and no show fee is $50.
Professional Fees
My hourly fee for the initial assessment is $250 and $210 for a 55-60 minute therapy session. In addition to regular appointments, I charge this amount for other professional services you may need, though I will break down the hourly cost if I work for periods of less than one hour. Other services may include report writing, extended telephone conversations, attendance at meetings with other professionals you have authorized, preparation of records or treatment summaries, and the time spent performing any other service you may request of me. If you become involved in legal proceedings that require my participation, you will be expected to pay for my time.
At this time I accept the following insurance plans: Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Tricare, Aetna Behavioral Health, Cigna Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health Systems (BHS), MHN, United Healthcare, Optum Behavioral Health and Medicare. Should this change I will inform my clients. I also accept victims of crime insurance if the case is approved and you have a VOC ID number. Please contact your mental health insurance plan to confirm authorization for treatment with me.
Contacting Me
I am often not immediately available by telephone. While I am usually working Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., I will not answer the phone when I am with a patient. When I am unavailable, my telephone will roll over to a voicemail system that I monitor daily. I will make every effort to return your call as soon as possible, and typically on the same day you make it, with the exception of weekends and after hours. If I will be unavailable for an extended time, I will provide you with the name of a colleague to contact, if necessary.
If you feel that you can’t wait for a return call or if it is an emergency, go to the nearest emergency room and ask for the therapist on call. If you are in a medical emergency, call 911.
I normally conduct an initial evaluation that will last from 1 to 3 sessions. During this time, we can both decide if I am the best person to provide the services that you need. If we decide to work together in psychotherapy, I will typically schedule at least one 55-60 minutes session per week at a time we agree upon. Once an appointment hour is scheduled, you will be expected to pay for it unless you provide 24 hours advance notice of cancellation. My late cancellation and no show fee is $50.
Professional Fees
My hourly fee for the initial assessment is $250 and $210 for a 55-60 minute therapy session. In addition to regular appointments, I charge this amount for other professional services you may need, though I will break down the hourly cost if I work for periods of less than one hour. Other services may include report writing, extended telephone conversations, attendance at meetings with other professionals you have authorized, preparation of records or treatment summaries, and the time spent performing any other service you may request of me. If you become involved in legal proceedings that require my participation, you will be expected to pay for my time.
At this time I accept the following insurance plans: Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Tricare, Aetna Behavioral Health, Cigna Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health Systems (BHS), MHN, United Healthcare, Optum Behavioral Health and Medicare. Should this change I will inform my clients. I also accept victims of crime insurance if the case is approved and you have a VOC ID number. Please contact your mental health insurance plan to confirm authorization for treatment with me.
Contacting Me
I am often not immediately available by telephone. While I am usually working Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., I will not answer the phone when I am with a patient. When I am unavailable, my telephone will roll over to a voicemail system that I monitor daily. I will make every effort to return your call as soon as possible, and typically on the same day you make it, with the exception of weekends and after hours. If I will be unavailable for an extended time, I will provide you with the name of a colleague to contact, if necessary.
If you feel that you can’t wait for a return call or if it is an emergency, go to the nearest emergency room and ask for the therapist on call. If you are in a medical emergency, call 911.