An individual therapy session typically is prescheduled and lasts 50 minutes. During the first few sessions, I am getting to know you so that I can understand the issues that brought you to therapy and the outcome you are seeking. I will let you know whether I believe I can be helpful to you and will propose a treatment plan or road map. Likewise, you can decide if you are willing to undergo the therapeutic journey with me. Therapy is a collaborative process.
We may begin with a short meditation. Often we start by following up on homework or relevant events that have impacted your life during the week. I will ask you if there is anything in particular that you would like to work on. I will initiate therapeutic interventions that I believe will help you achieve your stated goal. Interventions can include discussions, relaxation or biofeedback training, EMDR, art-making, writing, dream interpretation, role-play and teaching. From time to time, we will revisit and revise our initial treatment plan based upon the outcome that results. As we near the end of the session we will move toward integrating the current therapeutic experience. We will schedule our next appointment. Payment will be due unless other insurance arrangements have been made.
Please remember that you are the customer. I am here to be of service to you. I encourage you to discuss any and all concerns that might arise for you during the course of therapy. You may decide to terminate therapy sessions at any time.
Individual Psychotherapy: $150.00 per 50 minute session; $175.00 for a 60 minute session; $200.00 for a 90 minute session
Group Therapy: $75.00 per session
Individual Psychotherapy with Psychology Interns: $80.00 hour
Psychological Evaluation: Privately paid evaluations are billed at the rate of $150.00 per hour. I can provide an estimate of the number of hours needed for a comprehensive evaluation upon request.
Agreed Medical Legal Evaluation (Workers’ Compensation): Billed to the insurance carrier in accordance with pre-established rates set by the State of California Division of Workers’ Compensation Insurance.
Clinical Supervision and Consultation: $150.00 hour
Cancellation Policy: I require 24 hour cancellation notice for appointments. If you miss your appointment or cancel with less than a 24 hour notice, you will be charged $20.00.
Insurance
If you would like to use private insurance for your psychotherapy, please contact the customer service number on your insurance card to find out whether they will accept me as a medical provider, the extent of the coverage, required deductibles and co-pays, and whether advanced authorization is required. I am willing to bill your insurance company directly. You will be responsible for co-pays and/or deductible payment at the time of your session. You will also be required to pay fees that are uncovered by your insurance company for whatever reason. Some clients prefer to pay the service fees in full and receive a receipt that they can submit to their insurance company on their own.
I am a contracted provider with the following insurance companies:
- Magellan/Blue Shield of California
- Managed Health Network, Inc. (MHN)
- Blue Shield HMO, Cal Pers Access
I am in the Managed Provider Network (MPN) for many Workers’ Compensation Insurers
I accept Medicare part B with supplemental insurance
