Fees

My rates per session:

• $110 with discounts for individual therapy, and premiums for sex therapy

Payment options:  

• Credit Card; please fill out Credit Card Authorization Form
• Check
• Cash

Insurance:  I do not accept insurance.  In order to do so, I would have to diagnose you with a mental disorder, which then is stored externally and not under my direct control.  In addition, insurance companies will dictate your care- how many sessions I can provide and what type I therapy I can do.  I prefer to maintain maximum privacy and flexibility; this is why I do not accept insurance.  If you have insurance but would prefer (and cannot afford) self-pay, please call and inquire about my rates.  I reserve a percentage of my caseload for reduced rate clients.
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Office Policies

• You will be seen on an appointment basis. Because this appointment is reserved for you, advance notice is appreciated so that I can schedule another client in your place.  Specifically, you will be charged for your appointment if you cancel within 24 hours.  Because email is unreliable, please do not use email to cancel or reschedule appointments.  If I do not receive your email, you may be charged for your appointment.  These charges must be paid before another appointment can be scheduled.

• I may not answer my telephone if I am in session or otherwise engaged.  Please leave me a message and I will return your call as soon as I am able.  I check my messages frequently and most calls get returned within 24 hours.

• If you are in crisis and I am not readily available please contact The Crisis Center at 211, go to the emergency room of a hospital, or call 911.

• You will be paying $90 per individual session, $110 for couples counseling/individual sex therapy, or $120 for couples sex therapy, unless I have made other arrangements with you.  Sessions are 50 minutes long to allow me to complete clinical paperwork.  Arrangements can be made for longer or shorter sessions.

• Payment is due when services are rendered.  If you are paying by charge card, arrangements can be made to set up a recurring charge for our mutual convenience.

• There will be a charge equal to my hourly rate for telephone consultations, composing letters, or any other additional paperwork.

• There will be a charge of $200/hr, with a 4 hour minimum, for any forensic services (ie. responding to subpoenas, talking with attorneys, etc.)  This amount will be payable in advance.

• Clients are responsible for any charges incurred from the collection of delinquent accounts.

• Returned checks and credit card chargebacks will be subject to a $45 fee.