Counseling Rates:

$90 per 45-minute session (this is the new rate effective 11/1/07)
$120 per 45-50 minute family session 
$120 per 60-minute individual session
$160.00 for 90-minute session
$250.00 for any legal work regarding a case (letters to attorneys or court, phone consultations with attorneys - not related to cooperative parenting or arbitration work)

$250.00 per hour for any other legal work - deposition, court appearances, etc. (require a retainer for these services)
 

Effective June 1, 2008:  

I have found over the many years I have done counseling that some clients, especially adolescents, need a little extra support between appointments.  I have done this free of charge for many years.  It have become such a popular part of my practice that I am now incorporating it into my work week - and will be charging for this service for clients who find this beneficial.  Insurance does not pay for this service.

If you are interested in this service, or feel your adolescent would benefit from this between sessions, please let me know.  The rate for this service is as follows.  The client will have a credit card on file so that when an email transaction occurs a charge can be made to the credit card.

I charge emails in blocks of time.  Such as:
$40.00 for 15 minutes of my time to respond to the email.
$75.00 for 30 minutes
$90.00 for 45 minutes
$125.00 for 60 minutes

I also provide a monthy rate - or 4 week rate of $ 300.00 for unlimited emails - "within reason". If the time I spend resonding to emails goes over 3 hours I will alert the individual that the folowing month they will not be able to do the "unlimited email plan again".

I can also let parent know if their kids are using too much email time so they do not incur too many expenses between appointments.  It is a good way to keep yourself or you adolescent on target between appointments! 
 

Email

Internet Counseling:  (via e-mail)
Internet counseling is charged in increments of time that I take to respond to your questions and concerns.  Billing is done in increments of 15 minute time periods - if the time falls outside of one of the times listed it is bumped up to the next charge.  Charges are not pro-rated. 

On-line Counseling is convenient for some individuals that are out of state or who have very difficult schedules to work around.  INSURANCE DOES NOT PAY FOR ON-LINE COUNSELING - YET!    Hopefully in the near future insurance companies will realize the importance of on-line counseling and pay for these services as they do face-to-face counseling services.

Insurance
Services may be covered in full or in part by your health insurance or employee benefit plan. Please check your coverage carefully by asking the following questions:

I do accept:

United Healthcare
United Behavioral Health
Cigna (I am an approved - out-of-network provider)
Principal Financial
Healthspan Preferred
Allied Benefit Systems
Wellsprings
(Some) Blue Cross EAP plans



I no longer accept:
 
Concern/TriHealth Insurance (effective April 27, 2008)
Humana
Corphealth
Aetna
Anthem
Ceridian EAP
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Med Ben
Medical Mutual
Medicaid

• Do I have mental health benefits?
• What is my deductible and has it been met?
• How many sessions per calendar year does my plan cover?
• How much does my plan cover for an out-of-network provider?
• What is the coverage amount per therapy session?
• Is approval required from my primary care physician?

 Reduced Fee
Reduced fee services are available on a limited basis.

Parenting Coordination, Mediation, or Arbitration Fees:  The fee for Parenting Coordination (PC) is billed at the rate of $250.00 per hour. Fees are applied to ALL time expended in any/all professional activities, including administrative matters associated with the Parent Coordinator process and or arising from the PC process. This includes time spent in reviewing all documents and correspondence, voice-mail, e-mail, travel, meetings, and telephone calls with either parent, their counsel and any other professionals involved.

Fees are for deliberation and writing of memos and arbitrated decisions or any other report necessary or requested.  Fees for testifying in court, preparation time for testifying and related time shall be paid for by the parent that calls the PC to testify.  Court-related fees (i.e., preparation time, attendance and travel) shall be obtained by way of retainer in advance of any services rendered.


The parents shall share fees equally, unless indicated otherwise.  Parents shall provide for a total initial retainer of $4,000.00.  Parents shall be advised in advance when further retainer is required. 

$125.00 for 30 minute session
$250.00 for 60 minute session
$350.00 for 90 minutes session
Payment
Cash, check, MasterCard or Visa and American Express are accepted for payment. Payment for on-line counseling MUST be done via credit card or pre-payment via check or cash.

Cancellation Policy
If you do not show up for your scheduled appointment, and you have not notified me at least 24 hours in advance, you will be required to pay the full cost of the treatment as booked. For PC services a 48 hour notice is necessary or the parties will be charged the for the time that had been blocked out for them.

Schedule On-line
Request an appointment on-line here.

Contact
Questions?Please contact me for further information.