MY PRACTICE POLICIES

Generally, psychotherapy sessions are 50 minutes in length. Often, in the case of couple and family counseling, it is helpful to plan a longer session. Unless there is an unavoidable emergency, I do require a 48-hour notice of cancellation.

Fees and Method of Payment
I work within a reasonable fee range which takes into consideration the circumstances and needs of each individual. Unless other provisions are made, psychotherapy sessions are to be paid at the time of the session. I provide a monthly statement to submit to insurance carriers for reimbursement of payment for psychotherapy services. However, in the case of a managed care policy, I bill the insurance carrier directly, and the co-payment is paid at the time of the session.

Insurance Information
I accept most insurance carriers. During our first session together, we discuss the options available for payment of services. Sometimes, an individual may be unaware of payment options that are available. The following is a list of insurance carriers I presently bill for services.

• Aetna U.S. Health Care
• Aetna U.S. Health Care (Sony Motion Picture Industry) - Provider
• Blue Cross PPO
• Blue Shield
• Cigna
• Comprehensive Behavioral Care
• Compsych
• Corphealth
• Impact
• Motion Picture Industry Health Plan
• Any PPO's that provide out-patient Mental health coverage
• Medi-Cal for children
• Value Options
• Victim Witness Assistance Program
• United Behavioral Health

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