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The following is a list of the Office Policies and Procedures:

Confidentiality:
All information disclosed in sessions is confidential and may not be revealed without written permission. Disclosure is required by law under he following circumstances: Suicide, homicide, potential danger to self or others, sexual, physical and emotional abuse, neglect and endangerment of children, dependent adults or elder abuse.

Session Duration:
Consultation/ Initial Interview: 60 - 90 minutes
Individual/Couple/and Family Therapy: 60 - 90 minutes
Group Sessions and Multi-Group Family Counseling: 90 minutes

Payment for Services:
Patients are responsible for payment regardless of any insurance company's arbitrary determination of usual and customary fees. Payment is made for each visit. Patients who carry insurance should remember that professional services are rendered and charged to the patient. My office will provide you with an insurance copy and a super bill for which you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.

Insurance:
AETNA PPO provider
Blue Shield PPO provider
(Most other insurances excepted.)

Missed Appointments:
Any missed appointments will be charged the usual fee, unless cancelled or rescheduled 24 hours before the appointment time.


Please contact us by phone or e-mail if you have any questions.