Structure and Cost of Sessions
A typical session is 50 minutes, and the fee is $185.
Should you require longer sessions, a disproportionate amount of paperwork, or court appearances – additional fees may be charged and will be discussed prior to any charges.
The fee for each session will be due at the conclusion of the session. Cash, personal checks, Visa, MasterCard, or Discover are acceptable for payment, and I will provide you with a receipt of payment. The receipt of payment may also be used as a statement for insurance if needed.
Insurance
Insurance companies have many rules and requirements specific to certain plans. Unless otherwise negotiated, it is your responsibility to find out your insurance company’s policies and to file for insurance reimbursement. I will be glad to provide you with a statement for your insurance company and to assist you with any questions you may have in this area.
Confidentiality and Records
Your communications with me will become part of a clinical record of treatment, and it is referred to as Protected Health Information (PHI). Your PHI will be kept in a file stored in a locked cabinet in my locked office.
Additionally, I will always keep everything you say to me completely confidential, with the following exceptions:
(1) you direct me to tell someone else and you sign a “Release of Information” form;
(2) I determine that you are a danger to yourself or to others;
(3) you report information about the abuse of a child, an elderly person, or a disabled individual who may require protection; or
(4) I am ordered by a judge to disclose information. In the latter case, my license does provide me with the ability to uphold what is legally termed “privileged communication.”
Privileged communication is your right as a client to have a confidential relationship with a therapist. This state has a very good track record in respecting this legal right. If for some unusual reason a judge were to order the disclosure of your private information, this order can be appealed. I cannot guarantee that the appeal will be sustained, but I will do everything in my power to keep what you say confidential.