Frequently Asked Questions
Tell me more about online counseling
Online counseling (telehealth or telemental health) is provided over the internet through video conferencing using a secure, HIPAA compliant platform (Simple Practice). There are many advantages to telehealth such as: Ease of scheduling and increased frequency of sessions, if desired, Telehealth is convenient, as you can access it from the comfort of your own home, It’s a good option for those living in remote areas, Accessibility for individuals with physical limitations. Also, telehealth sessions are an excellent no-contact way to support your needs as we maneuver through the challenges that Covid-19 has presented.
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Can I book an Intake Session?
I am currently accepting new patients for telehealth sessions.
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I provide a free 15-minute phone consultation in order to help you determine whether we might be a good fit. Intake appointments can be scheduled during this initial phone call.
What are your fees?
Telehealth sessions:
Individual - $95 (50 minutes)
Couples/family sessions are in-person only.
In-Person Sessions:
Individual - $95 (50 minutes)
Couples/family - $130 (50 minutes)
Sliding scale needed? Please contact me to discuss.
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My billing is conducted through Simple Practice, using a HIPAA compliant payment system that allows you to pay with your debit, credit, Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) card.
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I do not accept insurance, but you are able to use your FSA or HSA to pay for sessions. My reason for this is that insurance companies require full access to your clinical diagnosis and this information is then used by the insurance company to determine how many sessions a client is eligible for. My belief is that treatment options are best determined collaboratively by the client and counselor.
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APPOINTMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS
Please remember to cancel or reschedule 24 hours in advance. You will be responsible for the entire fee if cancellation is less than 24 hours.
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The standard meeting time for psychotherapy is 50 minutes. It is up to you, however, to determine the length of time of your sessions. Requests to change the 50-minute session needs to be discussed with the therapist in order for time to be scheduled in advance.
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Cancellations and re-scheduled session will be subject to a full charge if NOT RECEIVED AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE. This is necessary because a time commitment is made to you and is held exclusively for you. If you are late for a session, you may lose some of that session time.
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