Fees: Full payment for service is due at the time service is rendered.
Special arrangements are made, occasionally, on an individual basis due to a
specific hardship or circumstance. Therapy sessions are 45 minutes or 90
minutes in duration. The best results occur when appointments are regularly
scheduled and consistently attended. My standard fee is $150 per 45 minute
session and $300 for 90 minute sessions. My fee for a session of 3 or more
people is $175 per 45 minute session. The standard fee will be charged on a
prorated basis for report writing, attending meetings, telephone conversations longer
than 10 minutes, or time required to perform requested services.
Cancellations: If you wish to change your scheduled appointment, please provide 24 hour notice by calling (619) 624-0735. Because time has been reserved for you, you will be charged the full session fee of $150 for a missed or late cancelled 45 minute session or $300 for a missed or cancelled 90 minnute session. To avoid cancellation fees, 24-hour notice is required. If you have scheduled an appointment for a Monday, a cancellation notice must be provided before 5:00 p.m. the previous Friday. Please keep in mind that Flex Spending and Health Savings Accounts cannot be used for missed or late cancelled appointments.
Insurance: It is recommended that you contact your
insurance carrier to find out how much they pay for out-of-network
psychotherapy treatment. The amount of payment will depend on your policy. Keep
in mind that if you are utilizing insurance funds, third parties may review
your medical record to obtain information about diagnosis, treatment process
and prognosis for the purpose of treatment authorization, quality care management
and payment for services. Please see the Service Fees page for a list of
questions to ask your insurance carrier about reimbursement. A "superbill"
will be made available, at your request, to provide the relevant information
your insurance carrier will want to process your claim.
Substance Use: Sobriety during sessions is mandatory. Should any individual attend therapy in an intoxicated state, the session will be immediately cancelled and payment will be required. This will also constitute a late cancelled appointment.
Contacting Therapist: My voicemail is confidential. Please leave a message with your number, even if you think I already have it. I am able to return most calls daily or within 24 hours, but I usually cannot provide emergency treatment. If you cannot reach me and you need to speak with someone immediately, please call the San Diego 24-hour Crisis Hotline at 1-800-479-3339 or 911.
Email and Text Messages: Please do not use email or text messages to cancel or reschedule an appointment. I do not check my email or text messages on a consistent basis. If you have a question or have information you would like me to know, please call (619) 624-0735 and leave a confidential voice message. I check my phone messages throughout the day.
