Policies and Procedures
TELEPHONE CALLS / E-MAILS:
Calls and e-mails will be returned as soon as possible. If you have a psychiatric emergency, please call 911 or go immediately to your local emergency room.
LENGTH OF SESSION:
Sessions are generally 45-50 minutes in length, although 60 minutes will be allotted for an initial intake session.
FEES AND PAYMENT:
Payments may be made via Credit and Debit Card.
I am currently a provider for Aetna, Cigna, Empire Blue Cross/ Blue Shield, Anthem and United Healthcare/Optum and Oscar. Individual therapy sessions are $175-$200 and I have limited lower fee slots available from $75-$100. Family therapy is $90- $150 per session. Group psychotherapy is between $40-$60 per member. Life coaching fees are from $50- $100 per session.
For consultation services to organizations, the rate depends on how many participants and length of presentation or workshop. Please contact me at 347- 450-5744 for further information.
CANCELLATIONS AND MISSED APPOINTMENTS:
If you are not able to come to your appointment, please call, text or email me prior to your scheduled time preferably at least 24 hours prior to your appointment. If you do not cancel within 12 hours before your scheduled appointment, you will be charged a fee of $50 except in cases of illness or emergencies. If you may be late, please inform me by text or a phone call.
RELEASE OF INFORMATION:
All information obtained in the course of treatment is privileged and confidential. All releases of information require your permission in the form of a properly executed consent to release information.
CONFIDENTIALITY
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, danger of homicidal action, or intention to harm others or self. If a client reports intent to harm his/her self, every effort will be made to enlist their cooperation in ensuring their safety. If they do not cooperate, the law requires further measures to be taken without their permission in order to ensure their safety.
No Surprises Act/Good Faith Estimates
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate”
explaining how much your medical care will cost.
Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who do not have insurance or who are
not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services.
This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item.
You can also ask your healthcare provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or 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 or call 1-800-985-3059
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