My fee per 55 minute session is $130. I am willing to negotiate this fee, depending on your circumstances.
If you have a PPO insurance, your insurance might offer “out of network” benefits. Prior to your first session, you will need to contact your insurance and ask the following questions:
**Does my insurance cover “out of network” benefits?
**If I have “out of network” benefits, what percentage of my bill will be covered for services provided and what percentage of my bill will I be responsible for?
**Is there a deductible?
You will be responsible for the agreed upon payment each session; I can provide a “superbill” to submit to your insurance if you have “out of network benefits”. Insurance will pay you directly.
If you are a “victim of a crime”, the state of California offers a program called The California Victim Compensation Program. I am able to provide therapeutic services through this program. Eligibility for this program requires a police report. Once approved by the California Victims Compensation Program, a victim is usually allowed up to 40 sessions of therapy at no charge. Witnesses of a crime are also covered under this program, though at a reduced session allotment. Click on the provided link to find out more about this program:
http://vcgcb.ca.gov/victims/
I accept cash and check. For a returned check, the fee will be $25. I accept Visa and MasterCard.
If documentation is needed for court ordered classes, I will provide an enrollment letter at no charge. I will also provide a Certificate of Completion at the end of court ordered classes for free. If further documentation is needed, there will be a $10 fee per 1-2 page document. Anything over 2 pages will be $25.00 per document.
Cancellation Policy
I understand “life happens”, and at times you might need to cancel a session. The office I rent charges a $15 room fee, which is included in your total fee. If you cancel 48 hours in advance, (office policy) there will be no charge for the cancelled session. If you cancel within 24 hours or less, before a scheduled session, there will be a $15 room fee. If I arrive for your scheduled session, and you do not show, I will charge the entire session fee. Cancelled appointments are not billable to insurance.