Appointments and Fees
Appointments can be scheduled by calling the office at 513-874-4530. During the first phone contact, you will be asked some general questions about your child and their treatment needs.
The first appointment is typically a meeting for parents to discuss their concerns without the child present. In this way, parents can openly and freely discuss concerns before the child is seen. This initial parent meeting also provides parents with an opportunity to evaluate their comfort with the psychologist before their child is seen. Please bring your insurance card to the first appointment as well as any other pertinent information such as previous evaluations and school reports/records (IEP records, etc.).
In terms of insurance coverage, it is important to know that I am an in-network provider on Humana insurance only. If your particular plan requires a referral to see me, please make certain you’ve gotten a referral prior to the first session. Failure to do so before the first appointment may mean that coverage is denied by the insurance company.
Most of the families I see are self-pay meaning that they elect not to use insurance to obtain the highest levels of confidentiality. This allows us to make treatment decisions in the best interest of the child and family. Insurance companies often strive to minimize their costs by limiting the number of sessions and treatment modalities that can be used. Without this restriction on care, I can provide the highest quality treatment for your child and family. Insurance companies also require a diagnosis in order to provide payment for psychological services. When an insurance company is not involved in your child’s care, I do not need to provide a diagnosis and any diagnostic discussions can remain private.
If you have decided to use insurance, we will typically file claims on you behalf. If we are out-of-network with your insurance company, we will provide you with a statement of services, charges, and billing codes that you can submit directly to your insurance company for reimbursement.
Many families elect to pay privately for psychological services to ensure the highest levels of confidentiality. The fees for my services are listed below.
Initial Evaluation (first parent session) – $220
Individual Psychotherapy – $165 per 45-50 minute session, $190 per 60 minute session
Family Therapy – $190 per 45-50 minute session
Billable Professional Time – $190 per hour
(treatment summaries, test scoring and interpretation, reports, letters on your behalf)
Payments for sessions fees (if not using insurance), copays, and/or deductibles are due at the time of service. We accept payment in the form of cash, personal checks, HSA cards, and credit cards.