Scheduling And Fees
Choosing to pursue therapy is a commitment that one makes to oneself. It is a commitment to choosing the path of healing, health and greater well-being. Engaging in the therapeutic process signals to the psyche that change is ready to occur and that the transformative process may begin. For this reason, scheduling and keeping appointments is an important part of the healing path. With that being said, time to rest and integrate is also an important part of healing and is an equally important part of treatment. Appointments times will vary in frequency and duration depending on the client’s need. I will give my recommendations, but the pace of treatment is ultimately for clients to decide.
I provide therapeutic services in a variety of formats and locations in effort to best serve each client’s needs. These services include working in-office (traditional office setting), out-on-the-land (eco-psychology), and via Skype (telemedicine). All initial sessions should be scheduled for in-office or via Skype. (Please visit the Services page for locations).
At the beginning of treatment, I recommend 50 minute in-office sessions for individuals and 90 minute in-office sessions for couples. When sessions are held out in nature or when working somatically (working specifically with the body) 90 minute sessions are most often recommended.
*Please fill out all the forms that apply to you before coming to your first visit. Downloadable forms are provided at this link: Forms. Filling out the forms before session will give you time to think about any questions you may have and will save time in the session for the business of therapy.
Fees for Services
Fees for adults are:
- Individual 50-Minute Session $120
- Individual 50-Minute Skype Session $120
- Individual 90-Minute Session $175
- Couples 90-Minute Session $200
Fees for young adults (18-25 years) are:
- Individual 50-Minute Session $60
- Individual 50-Minute Skype Session $60
- Individual 90-Minute Session $100
- Couples 90-Minute Session $125
Fees for teens (14-17 years) seeking treatment on their own:
- Individual 50-Minute Session $25
- Individual 90-Minute Session $50
- Skype Sessions are not available for people under 18 years.
*These fees reflect the usual and customary fee rate for like services for adults. Young-adult and teen fees reflect the special role they play in society and in our collective future. For all clients a sliding scale is available under certain circumstances of financial hardship. If you would like to discuss sliding scale options please contact me at: info@fourbodiestherapy.com
Insurance
At your request, I will give specific information to your insurance company or another third party payer so that you may submit it to your provider and seek reimbursement. This information usually requires dates of appointments, a mental health diagnosis, and a brief treatment summary. At times your insurance company may make a request for more detailed information. In this event, I will consult with you before communicating with them and will ask that you fill out a Release and Exchange Form.
Scheduling
To make scheduling appointments easier there is an online calendar of available appointment times. Simply click on the link below and follow the prompts. Once you have finalized the appointment you should receive an email confirming the time. If you have not received an email you have not confirmed your appointment. If you do not receive an email, or would like to schedule the old fashion way, please call to confirm your appointment time: (415)858-5004.
Cancellations
Clients are responsible for full payment of the agreed upon fee for any missed session(s). Clients are also responsible for payment of the agreed upon fee for any session(s) for which the client has failed to give at least 24 hours advance notice of cancellation. Cancellation notice should be left on the therapist’s voicemail at (415)858-5004 or via email at: info@fourbodiestherapy.com