Privacy & Practice Policies

Confidentiality Privacy Policy

The law protects the relationship between a client and a psychotherapist, and information cannot be disclosed without written permission.

Exceptions include:

  • Suspected child abuse or dependent adult or elder abuse, for which I am required by law to report this to the appropriate authorities immediately.

  • If a client intends to harm himself or herself, I will make every effort to enlist their cooperation in ensuring their safety. If they do not cooperate, I will take further measures without their permission that are provided to me by law in order to ensure their safety.

  • If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person/s, I must notify the police and inform the intended victim.

  • Insurance companies and other third-party payers are provided information requested regarding services to the client that may include type of services, dates and times of services, diagnosis, and medical records.

Fee Policy

This practice is fee-for-service, with payment due at the time of service by credit card or cash.

Currently I am only accepting CenCal insurance. Prior to initiating therapy, confirm your mental health benefits are active.

I am an out-of-network provider for all other insurances, which means that for non-CenCal clients, I can provide a “superbill” that you can submit to your insurance carrier. Please note, not all diagnoses are covered by insurance, and I cannot guarantee that you will be reimbursed.

Prior to your first session, it is highly recommended that you call your insurance carrier to determine if you have mental health coverage. Check your coverage carefully and make sure you understand their answers. Some helpful questions you can ask them:

  • What are my mental health benefits?

  • Do I have outpatient mental health coverage?

  • How many sessions will be covered per calendar year?

  • What percentage of my bill will be paid for services obtained by an out-of-network provider?

  • What is my deductible, and has it been met?

  • Is approval required from my primary care physician?

Sliding scale is available on a limited and for need basis.

Cancelation Policy

Once an appointment has been scheduled you will be expected to pay for it unless you provide 24-hours advance notice of cancellation.

Good Faith Estimate Notice

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services. You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.