Fees and Payments

Co-payments/co-insurance/deductibles are due at the beginning of each session by cash, check, or charge unless you have a credit card on file for automatic billing of these patient-responsibility fees.

$25 returned check fee per occurrence.

If you receive a service and then dispute the charge on your credit or debit card, you will be billed individually and the refusal to pay may result in the amount being turned over to a collection service or reported to the credit bureau.

Self-payment for services:
Cash, Check, MasterCard, or Visa are Accepted.

Cancellation/No-Show Policy

Your 45-minute session is reserved exclusively for you. You will be charged a fee if you fail to show up for an appointment. You will be charged a fee if you are 20 minutes or later for your appointment disallowing us to meet for your session. If you must cancel an appointment please do so at least 24 hours in advance, or you will be charged a late cancellation fee. These charges cannot be billed to insurance. A voice-mail answering service is available to take your after-hours calls.

Emergencies

If you are in an emergency situation and do not hear from us immediately then you must call a 24- hour crisis hotline, your primary care physician, or your insurance company, or go to the emergency room so that you are safe and can receive the care you need.

Other Fees and Retainers

In addition to the therapy session, therapists bill for services connected with providing the therapy with a minimum fee (6 minutes) charge such as answering emails, filing paperwork, writing reports, and telephone discussions with you are other professionals regarding your situation.

In certain situations that require the participation of a therapist outside of the normally scheduled session time such as court proceedings or conferences with a 3rd party regarding my treatment, additional fees and retainers are required. Examples include report documentation, court preparation, travel, attorney fees, and necessary expenses. Specific details are provided within your fee agreement.