Appointment And Fees

Appointments
Typically I can find room in my schedule within 1-2 weeks of a prospective client’s call. Critical issues can be squeezed in within 48 Hrs My office hours are 9:00 a.m. until 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and until 5:00PM on Saturdays. A session typically lasts for 50 minutes, which includes time spent paying fees, setting up future appointments, etc.

Extended sessions can be arranged, and may sometimes make more sense if someone travels some distance to see me. Sessions can be arranged on a weekly, biweekly, or monthly basis, or as needed. The first few sessions will involve an evaluation of your needs, into which we will both offer input, after which I will offer you some initial impressions of how I view your concerns and what our work might include, if we decide that we are a good match, and want to continue working together.

Fees
Fees are payable at the beginning of each session. You may pay in advance for a number of sessions, but may not miss payments unless this is specifically arranged ahead of time. My fee is $110 for a 50-minute session. It is my practice to charge this amount on a prorated basis for shorter or longer sessions, and for any other professional service you may require outside of our sessions, such as report or letter writing, telephone conversations with you, or consultations you request with others, that last longer than 10 minutes, or preparation of records or treatment summaries.

Usually, health insurance policies provide some coverage for mental health treatment. I am happy to provide a statement for you to submit to your insurance company so that, if they cover therapy at all, you can be reimbursed for part of my fee. Insurance companies require a diagnosis in order to reimburse, and this can be one related to your gender issues, or, if you prefer, one related to any anxiety or depression you experience.