My current fee for a forty-five minute session, either psychotherapy or biofeedback, is $140.00. In a session that calls for more time, as in an initial assessment where ninety minutes is needed, the charge is currently $210.00. Telephone conversations requiring more than a brief exchange will be billed in 10-minute segments at the same per minute rate as regular sessions. I am not rigid about this!

I expect payment at the start or conclusion of each session. If it makes more sense to bill you by the month, I am able to do that. At your request, I will provide you with a summary bill of each session or by the month depending on our arrangement. I apply 10% interest on accounts 60 days past due.

Your appointment time is your time and is reserved exclusively for you. Any appointment that is not kept or that is cancelled with less than twenty-four weekday hours notice must be paid for. I realize that there may arise circumstances well beyond your control that may cause a cancellation, and am happy to waive any charge if the appointment can be rescheduled within the same week. I appreciate your understanding in this. For managed care clients, missed appointments typically have to be paid by you rather than the carrier. You will be responsible for the managed care rate of reimbursement to our offices for missed appointments.

I do consider an adjustment to my fee as a courtesy to individuals who cannot financially afford the base rate or for individuals who commit and pay in advance for a ten session series (10% reduction) or a twenty session series (20%). With regards to negotiating with me a fee that is affordable to you but less than my customary charge, my enthusiasm for this may be dictated by the availability of my clinical hours and, perhaps, your willingness and flexibility to be seen at non-peak times. I do not use credit cards at this time to charge for session work. There may be other clinicians as well as interns working with me or under my license that are available at “low fee” or a considerably cheaper rate. The same cancellation policy does apply.

I will be happy to fill out your insurance forms if need be, but you are responsible for making direct payment, and, in turn, collecting from your insurance company. I do make exceptions to this policy, again based on need and unique circumstances.