Whether engaged in more traditional psychotherapy or coaching, I tend to meet with clients in person at my downtown Chicago office. However, as appropriate, I will conduct sessions on the phone.
Therapy & Coaching appointments generally last for a clinical hour, which is 50 minutes in length. At times extended or intensive sessions can be arranged.
Mediation appointments typically last for two hours, but this can vary as needed. Please go to my mediation site, cfrmediation.com for more information about mediation services and fees.
Therapy & Coaching Fees
Fee for Service
My standard fee is $110.00 per 50-minute hour. I realize that not everyone can afford my regular fee and I do not want cost to be a barrier to services, therefore I can, at times, be flexible in my fee. Cost should not be a barrier to treatment, so I am open to discussing reducing my fee in some instances. Feel free to discuss any financial concerns you may have.
Psychotherapy services are generally eligible expenses for reimbursement from medical flex-spending accounts.
Payment is expected at the time of service. Credit and debit card payments can be made through PayPal.com, and username will be provided upon request.
In addition, you can purchase a phone coaching package - either 150 minutes for $295, or 275 minutes for $495. Coaching minutes can be used in increments of 15 minutes or more over 6 months.
Insurance
Currently, I am on some insurance panels, and have a few slots for clients using their insurance at any given time. However, I am moving away from participation in managed care and other third party payor relationships.
By moving to a fee-for-service practice, I am able to base treatment on the needs of the clients, and not the financial wishes of the insurance companies. In addition, I am concerned about confidentiality issues when it comes to third party payors. All insurance companies require some degree of personal information to process a claim. Some require a great deal of clinical detail before authorizing sessions or payment, which is then recorded forever in their computers. Once the information is provided, individuals can lose control of who has access to the information. Fee for service arrangements are the only way I can assure confidentiality and ensure that treatment is not impacted by the insurance companies.
I do know that some people will still choose to access their insurance. If this is the case, a completed insurance form can be supplied monthly, which clients can then submit to their insurance companies for reimbursement if desired.
Coaching, mediation, and divorce services are not eligible for insurance reimbursement.