I provide a free phone consultation prior to meeting, so I can get a general sense of your reason for seeking therapy, and how I can best help you at this time--i.e., either by making an appointment for us to meet, or by giving you a referral.  

I offer 45-minute and 60-minute psychotherapy sessions.  The initial intake session is 90 minutes and has a twofold purpose:  for me, to glean enough information to make recommendations and formulate a treatment plan; for you, to get a sense of whether you feel comfortable working with me.  If we need more than the initial intake to make those decisions, we can still do that in ensuing 45-minute sessions.  Extensive research indicates that the therapeutic alliance (rapport between therapy clients and their practitioners) is paramount in predicting treatment outcome, so it's important for us both to pay attention to whether we seem to be a good match. 

I'm not in-network with any insurance companies, nor am I a Medicare provider.  I am, however, open to reducing fees when appropriate (see below).  I may be considered an out-of-network provider by your health insurance or employee benefit plan, and I can provide you with monthly invoices for you to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.  Please check your coverage carefully by asking the following questions:

• Do I have mental health insurance benefits?
• What is my deductible and has it been met?
• How many sessions per year does my health insurance cover?
• What is the coverage amount per therapy session?
• Is approval required from my primary care physician?

Also, if you make tax-free contributions to a health savings account (HSA), you may be able to pay for part of your therapy from this account.

Payment is due at the time of the session, by either cash or personal check. 

Reduced Fees
Reduced-fee services are available on a limited basis.  I am comfortable offering significantly reduced fees to individuals demonstrating either chronic financial hardship or temporary need.  Please do let me know if my fees are a concern for you.  If I can't accommodate your financial needs, I will refer you to an individual provider or clinic that likely can.

Cancellation Policy
If you miss or cancel your scheduled appointment without giving me at least 24 hours in advance, you will be required to pay the full cost of the session.  Please note that if you are late, I cannot extend the session at the end to compensate for the missed time; we will still need to stop the session as planned, and you will be charged for the full cost of the session.