Termination Policy
Termination of psychotherapy is a topic covered in great detail in professional circles, but it’s not uncommon for clients to be unfamiliar with how to handle the end of a therapy experience.
Posts from the ‘Policies’ Category
Feb 27
Case Management Policy
I run my practice in as independent and private a manner as possible by choosing not to be contracted with insurance companies that are likely to impose excessive bureaucratic requirements. Even on an out-of-network basis, some insurance companies may request additional information about your treatment in the form of utilization reviews or requests for additional information about you. My default response is to refuse such requests for the dual purpose of protecting your privacy and maintaining the autonomy of my practice.
New Cancellation Policy
If you and I decide to work together, I will usually schedule one forty-five minute session (one appointment hour of forty-five minutes duration) per week at a mutually agreed time. Once this appointment hour is scheduled, you will be expected to pay for it.
After Hours Coverage
Though I am often not immediately available by telephone, I routinely check both voicemail and email during regular business hours.
Cancellation Policy (Original)
The following is the Original Cancellation Policy effective for clients starting prior to 2010. Clients may be transferred to the new policy on a case by case basis.
Privacy
One of the ‘active ingredients’ of psychotherapy is the freedom to discuss anything, secure in the knowledge that your privacy will be protected. All information about a client’s psychotherapy is confidential, except in situations where there is a threat or danger to life, including neglect or abuse of a child or an elderly person, and in other limited circumstances as defined by law.
