Intake Assessment: The intake assessment process typically takes between one to two visits (each 50 minutes). During these visits, I get to know you and learn more about what brings you to therapy. This comprehensive evaluation allows me to better understand you and your goals for treatment.
Individual Therapy: Individual therapy sessions last 50 minutes. Sessions begin on a weekly or bi-weekly basis in the beginning of therapy and reduce as your treatment progresses.
Telehealth Therapy: Telehealth therapy sessions are offered to anyone in the State of California, thus meeting accessibility and comfort needs. Session are conducted within a secure HIPAA platform.
Home Based Therapy: Home-based therapy sessions are offered on a limited basis for those with specific mobility issues. Sessions last 60-90 minutes and incur an additional $50 fee per scheduled session.
Fee for services:
50-minute therapy session: $150
Payment: Payment is expected at the time of service.
Insurance: I accept some insurance directly, such as Tricare-West, United Healthcare and Aetna. For others, I am considered “out-of-network” for insurance carriers. I recommend that you call your insurance carrier directly and ask for your out-of-network, behavioral health benefits (including deductible, out of pocket maximum, and what insurance will cover once your deductible has been met). Each month I will give you an itemized super bill for you to submit to your insurance carrier if you would like to get reimbursed.
Cancellation:
I require notifications for canceled sessions 24 hours prior to your scheduled appointment, so please let me know as soon as possible if you need to reschedule and to avoid a cancellation fee. If you cancel within 24 hours of your appointment, you will be charged the full cost of the session. Please note that insurance generally does not pay for canceled sessions.
Emily Merryweather 