Treatment:
Consultation is 2 clinical hours. During this time, a treatment plan taking each individual client’s short and long term needs into account will be created. For all clients, this entails both a nutritional and psychological evaluation. For patients with diabetes mellitus, the initial evaluation also entails a comprehensive diabetes assessment.
Treatment pricing:
Each individual session (i.e., 1 clinical hour) is $185. The initial consultation (i.e., 2 clinical hours) is $350. Hypnotherapist Leamington Spa is charged separately. Many clients qualify for a psychological diagnosis and are sometimes covered by their insurance company’s out-of-network benefits program. If a client does not receive any insurance reimbursement and is under financial strain, pricing may be based upon a sliding scale. Payment can be made via check, cash, Visa, Mastercard, or Discover.
Session Length: With the exception of the initial consultation, individual appointments are 1 clinical hour in length and take place within the office or by special arrangement via telephone. Phone contact involving scheduling is not considered therapy and will never be billed.
Emergencies: Emergencies will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Professional Referrals: Upon receiving a release of information from the potential client.
Speaking Engagements: Topics include, but are not limited to, weight management, diabetes management, the relationship between diabetes and depression/anxiety, and improving cardiovascular health. Speaking engagements are typically done for a fee but are sometimes provided pro bono under special circumstances.
Confidentiality & Discretion: As a psychologist practicing under the highest ethical standards of New York & Connecticut State law, all information that is disclosed within treatment is confidential and will not be revealed to anyone without the client’s written permission (or parental permission if under 18 years old). New York & Connecticut state law considers the relationship and communications between therapist and patient to be privileged and confidential. The ethical standards of a licensed psychologist differentiates from other weight loss professionals in that he is bound by law to keep his client’s information confidential. Thus, the utmost discretion possible under law is followed.
Fee for Service: The fee for a service provider and is not part of any insurance company’s network of providers. Services are rendered and charged to the individual client, not to your insurance company, adding an additional level of discretion. Upon request, a monthly statement will be provided to you to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. This statement will include your diagnosis, the procedure code, the number of sessions, and the amount you have paid. Cost will differ depending on each individual’s needs.