How to initiate services
Call to schedule a brief initial telephone consultation to discuss your needs and determine what services are right for you. The goodness of fit between client and therapist depends on several factors. Some of these include (but are not limited to) client needs, scheduling, location, my areas of competency, and financial resources. If I am unable to meet your needs I will gladly provide referrals to other providers in the area.
Download and thoroughly review the Informed Consent Document (see below). We will review the details at our first appointment.
Download and complete the appropriate client Intake Form, HIPAA Privacy Information form (see below) and bring them to the first appointment.
Fees and Payment
Payment Policy
Payment is due at the end of each session, unless we agree upon an alternative payment schedule in advance.
All payments completed via HIPAA - secure Ivy Pay.
Insurance Currently Accepted:
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana PPO Network
Fees for Services
Initial Telephone Screen - No Charge
Couples Counseling - $180 / 55 min
Individual Therapy - $170 / 50 min
Assessment Services - $185 / 60 min
* Under certain circumstances, I may negotiate service fees on a sliding scale based on household income.
Cancellation Policy
Keeping our scheduled appointments is an important aspect of working toward your treatment goals. If you fail to notify me at least 24 hours in advance of your appointment time that you need to cancel, you will be charged for the full session fee.
Forms to Download
Confidentiality
With the exception of certain specific exceptions described below, you have the absolute right to the confidentiality of your therapy. I cannot and will not tell anyone else what you have told me, or even that you are in therapy with me without your prior written permission. However, If there is an emergency during our work together or after termination in which I become concerned about your personal safety, the possibility of you injuring someone else, or about you receiving psychiatric care, I will do whatever I can within the limits of the law to prevent you from injuring yourself or another, and to ensure that you receive appropriate medical care. For this purpose, I may contact the person whose name you have provided on your General Information form.
I will always act so as to protect your privacy even if you do release me in writing to share information about you. You may direct me to share information with whomever you choose, and you can change your mind and revoke that permission at any time. You may request anyone you wish to attend a therapy session with you.
You are also protected under the provisions of the Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This law insures the confidentiality of all electronic transmission of information about you. Whenever I transmit information about you electronically (for example, sending bills or faxing information) it will be done with special safeguards to insure confidentiality.
