There are a few practical details to take care of before we meet. My intention is to keep this process clear and simple, so that our time together can stay focused on the work itself.
Before your first session, you will receive several documents to review and complete. These include information about consent, confidentiality, financial policies, and how documentation is handled.
Please complete and bring the required forms to your first appointment. If questions come up, we can review them together when we meet.
If you plan to use health insurance, I encourage you to contact your insurance company in advance to understand your benefits and financial responsibility.
I am a preferred provider with many insurance panels, but I am not paneled with Medicare, Medicaid, or OHP/Pacific Source Community Solutions.
To support benefit verification, my billing specialist will review insurance information prior to your first appointment. Details about what information is needed and how to provide it will be shared with you after we speak by phone.
If you choose to self pay rather than use insurance, or if you plan to seek reimbursement through an FSA or HSA, this can be arranged.
Payment is due on the day of your appointment. Information about fees, copayments, and accepted forms of payment is outlined in the paperwork you will receive.
To preserve session time, payments are handled at the beginning of session or outside of therapy hours whenever possible.
Appointments are reserved specifically for you. A minimum of 48 hours’ notice is required for cancellations or rescheduling to avoid a late cancellation fee.
For Monday appointments, cancellations must be made by the end of business on the previous Friday.
If questions arise as you prepare for your first appointment, you’re welcome to ask. My hope is that the logistical pieces feel predictable and well contained, allowing our work together to unfold with care and attention.