Policies

The fee for individual therapy is $190 for a 50 minute session. Because your session is blocked off on my calendar and held for you, at least 24 hours advanced notice is required to reschedule/cancel. Same-day cancellations will be charged the full fee for service.

Your privacy is my priority. As a licensed clinical social worker in California, I maintain the confidentiality of your personal information in accordance with state and federal laws, as well as professional ethical standards.

There are, however, limited exceptions when I am legally required to disclose information. These include situations involving suspected child, elder, or dependent adult abuse or neglect, or when there is a serious risk of harm to yourself or others.

These limitations will be outlined in the paperwork you receive and sign prior to treatment and reviewed at the beginning of our first session. If you have questions about confidentiality or its limits, don’t hesitate to ask!

Notice of Privacy Practices

The No Surprises Act is a federal law that went into effect on January 1, 2022.

If you aren’t using insurance to pay for your care, let your health care provider know in advance. Usually, the provider must give you a good faith estimate of expected charges.

This applies when you don’t have insurance, or are choosing not to use it. You may choose not to use insurance if the service you need isn’t covered, or it’s less expensive if you pay out of pocket.

In most cases, providers and facilities must give you an estimate when you schedule care at least 3 business days in advance, or if you ask for one.

If a bill from one of your providers is at least $400 more than the good faith estimate from that provider, you can dispute your bill.

For more information, visit https://www.cms.gov/nosurprises