Confidentiality
All professional contacts with me are safeguarded by confidentiality regulations. However, there are exceptions to confidentiality which include, but are not limited to, the following:

1) Instances involving the abuse to a child, elderly or disabled person.
2) Situations in which a client is judged to be threatening serious
harm to him or herself or another person.
3) Judicial proceedings involving a court order to testify.
4) When collection agencies or other processes are required to collect unpaid fees.

In these circumstances, I am required to inform appropriate
authorities to insure the safety of the client or others, or to comply with a court order.

Fee Schedule
Payments are due at the time of appointment unless otherwise
agreed upon. Standard Psychotherapy (50 minutes) $115.00 (sliding scale available with demonstrable need).

If you have a private insurance that I accept I will make every
effort to bill them for the services I provide. But please be advised
that if your insurance refuses to reimburse for any reason, you are ultimately responsible for any fee balance due.

Cancellations and Missed Appointments
Hours set aside for you are not easily filled when they are canceled without notice. You will be expected to pay for appointments that are not canceled with at least 24 hours notice. Missed sessions cannot be billed to insurance companies.

Emergency Coverage
Although my practice is covered by a 24 hour answering system, I am not always immediately available in case of emergency.
All emergencies should be handled by the nearest hospital
emergency room if I am not available.

Records
You are allowed to read and review your records of my evaluation and treatment at my discretion and in my presence.