Confidentiality & Privacy Policy
The law protects the relationship between a client and a psychotherapist, and information cannot be disclosed without written permission.
Exceptions include:
- Suspected child abuse or dependent adult or elder abuse, for which I am required by law to report this to the appropriate authorities immediately.
- If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person/s, I must notify the police and inform the intended victim.
- If a client intends to harm himself or herself, I will make every effort to enlist their cooperation in ensuring their safety. If they do not cooperate, I will take further measures without their permission that are provided to me by law in order to ensure their safety.
*Services provided through Seeking Kaizen are not intended for crisis situations and urgent needs. In a crisis situation, call 911 or local emergency services, or visit the nearest emergency room.
Fees and Payment/Cancellation Policy
I am currently contracted with the following insurances for 'in-network' services:
United Healthcare and affiliated behavioral health services such as UBH, Optum and Oxford
Cigna
Aetna
Oscar Health
Coverage for services under these insurances is based on your individual plan benefits and may require a copay and/or deductible and co-insurance payments. I can assist with verifying benefit coverage and potential out of pocket costs.
All non-insurance based live session services (counseling and psycho-educational programs) are $100 for a 50-60 minute session and are billed at the time of the session. Sliding scale fees may be requested by those with financial concerns and are determined on a case by case basis. All self-pay services may create increased financial cost for some clients however they allow for greater confidentiality and flexibility of services and help to maintain lower overall costs for services.
If you are unable to attend an appointment, we request that you provide at least 24 hours advanced notice through the online client portal. Since we are unable to use this time for another client for cancellations made with less than 24 hour notice or a scheduled appointment that is completely missed, you will be billed directly for the full session fee.
Other products such as e-books may become available that are individually priced as marked.
“Good Faith Estimate for Health Care Items and Services” Under the No Surprises Act
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost
Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
- You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
- Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.
- If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
- Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 800-633-4227.