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Services and Professional Fees

EVALUATION AND PSYCHOTHERAPY
Initial Evaluation/Intake (55-60 minutes)
During the initial evaluation/intake, an understanding of the patient's presenting concern(s) will be developed, a comprehensive psychosocial history will be gathered, and treatment goals and a treatment plan will be developed.
$170.00
Psychotherapy-Individual, Family, and/or Marriage (45-50 minutes)
Generally psychotherapy is scheduled on a weekly or bi-monthly basis. Appointments are scheduled on the hour.
$145.00
Psychotherapy-Extended Sessions
Sometimes it is beneficial to extend a psychotherapy session rather than stopping or postponing work on a particular issue.  When an extension is needed, I will tell you, because session that are extended past the 50 minute session will be charged on a prorated basis.  For example, if we extend the session for 15 minutes, you will be charged $181.25.
Prorated

TESTING, CONSULTATIONS, AND
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Psychological Testing Services
The cost of psychological testing will be $145.00 per 60 minutes, prorated for the time needed.  Psychological testing fees include the time spent with you, the time needed for the scoring and studying the test results, and the time needed to write the report on the findings.  The amount of time involved depends on the tests used and the questions the testing is intended to answer.
Prorated
Consultations
The cost of consultations lasting more than three minutes (telephone consultation with patient, consultations with other professionals, hospital visits, etc) will be $145.00 per 60 minutes, prorated for the time needed.  For example, if we talk on the phone for 30 minutes, will be charged $72.50.
Prorated
Academic Support Services 
The rates for academic support services are consistent with the rates for psychotherapy.  Initial evaluation is $170.00. Testing, report review, and consultation are prorated at $145.00 for 60 minutes
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INSERVICE TRAINING AND FORENSIC SERVICES
Inservice Training
The rates for in-service training will depend on the topic, length of time to prepare, location of training, and travel costs.  Fees will be negotiated in advance.  Payment may also be required in advance as well.
Negotiated
 
Forensic Services
Charges for all forensic services, such as consultation with lawyers, review of charts, documents, depositions, travel to court, or attendance at courtroom proceedings will be based on the time involved in providing my service at $290.00 per 60 minutes due to additional amount of preparation involved in any legal proceeding.  Some services may require payment in advance.  Court testimony is priced by the half day, since court schedules may be uncertain and will also be charged at $1160.00 per half day (4 hours or less) and $2320.00 per full day (over 4 hours)
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