Our Services/Policies

In order to prevent any misunderstanding concerning your psychiatric care, including contact in between sessions, cancellation policy, responsibility for payment for services provided, please read the following information carefully:

EVALUATION AND TREATMENT

First we need to clarify what the problems are and what treatment would be best for you. After the initial assessment, we will discuss the risks and benefits of treatment options, which may include therapy or medication treatment, or a combination of both. If you feel it is not possible for us to work together for any reason, I will do my best to refer you to other mental health clinicians better suited for your needs.

FEES

Available on “Rates” page in main menu.

PAYMENTS

Payment for services provided is due at the end of each session (cash, check, credit/debit cards). If your account has payment overdue for over 60 days, legal means will be considered to secure payment, including collection agencies or small claims court. There will be a $25.00 service charge for all retuned checks.

CANCELLATIONS AND NO-SHOW POLICY

Once your appointment is scheduled, you will be expected to pay for it unless you provide at least 24 business hours advance notice of cancellation. If you do not provide at least 24 business hours notice, or fail to show for a scheduled appointment, you will be responsible for the full cost of the session. Insurance companies will often not reimburse for missed sessions or sessions cancelled late.

INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT

I am considered an “out of network provider” for PPO plans. Please be aware that your health insurance policy is an agreement between you and your insurance company. All charges are your responsibility, whether or not you have insurance. I will provide you with a statement that can be submitted to your insurance company. Please find out from your insurance company exactly what mental health benefits are covered.

CONTACTING ME

All calls to my office number are answered by voice mail. I do check for messages frequently throughout the day, even on weekends, and return phone calls by the next business day. You are welcome to emailor text me, but I do not check for messages as regularly as I do with voicemail messages, and therefore,
I cannot guarantee that I will respond to email or text messages in a timely manner. Please be aware
that email is not a secure medium. Please contact me with questions or concerns about medication supply. If you missed or could not make an appointment, you will be given enough medication to last until our next. rescheduled session, usually within 2 weeks.