Standard Session Fees
$ 134/per 60- Minute Session
$ 170/per 90- Minute EMDR Session
Fees are a reflection of my education, specialized training, extensively supervised and professional experience, in addition to my ongoing training as a Therapist. Although fees are non-negotiable, special payment arrangements can be made temporarily to accommodate your current needs.
Telephonic Consults Consults that require more that 5 minutes of my time can be purchased in 15 minute increments at $17.00 per 15 minutes.
Health Insurance
To avoid compromising any level of confidentiality, I do not accept any form of health insurance. When submitting bills to an insurance company, many people have access to the information on that bill: the processor, case managers, peer reviewers and customer services representatives, just to name a few. In the short-run, this may not affect you; however, if you ever decide to apply for life insurance or similar policies, all medical records are requested. This includes all mental health records. If you are summoned in a court proceeding, such as a divorce, custody hearing or as a witness, your mental health records can also be subpoenaed.
When using your insurance, and when the number of authorized sessions has been used up, I am expected to contact the insurance panel to discuss your case with a reviewer so they can determine if your case warrants additional sessions with the information I provide. The insurance reviewer then makes a determination (regardless of what I believe or what you feel is medically necessary). Insurance panels can also recommend a psychiatric evaluation for medications if they believe therapy alone is not reducing your symptoms. I simply choose NOT to engage in this sometimes lengthy process and prefer to be accountable only to my client's treatment.
Reduced Fee
I devote 20% of my practice pro bono assisting those with no access to services. As a result, reduced fee or sliding scale services are available on a very limited basis to those in financial need and/or experiencing temporary financial hardship. Inquire within regarding available time slots of my current schedule.
Payment Venmo, Cash, check and all major credit cards accepted for payment.
Cancellation Policy A courtesy notice via any electronic means is expected within 48 hours to avoid being billed the full cost of the session.
Contact Questions? Please at (310) 487 - 4041 for further information.
