Fees/Insurance

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• $160.00 per 55 minute Individual/Family Session
• $175.00 Initial Evaluation
• $100.00 Consultation/GAL Consult/School Meeting (out of pocket)

Services may be covered in full or in part by your health insurance or employee benefit plan. Please check your coverage carefully by asking the following questions: 

Do I have mental health insurance benefits? What is my deductible and has it been met? How many sessions per year does my health insurance cover? What is the coverage amount per therapy session? Is approval required from my primary care physician? 

It is very important for you to understand Authorizations, Pre-certification and Referral policies so you can obtain the maximum insurance benefits. Every insurance plan is different so I encourage you to become familiar with your plan. If your plan requires "pre-authorization," "pre-certification" or a "referral" for treatment, it is your responsibility to ensure this is completed and the associated authorization information is provided to me before your visit. I may need to re-schedule your appointment if I do not have this information. Giving Tree Counseling currently accepts Presbyterian Health Plan, Presbyterian Centennial Care, True Health, United Health Care, UBH, Molina, Tri Care West, BCBSNM, and BCBSNM Centennial Care. 

PAYMENT It is your responsibility to pay the deductible, copayment or coinsurance amount specified by your insurance plan, at the time of service. Any medical services not covered by your insurance plan are your responsibility. We require payment-in-full for these services at the time of the visit. 

If your insurance company later denies a claim, you are fully responsible for paying for the charges within 30 days of receiving our statement. 

Cash, checks and all major credit cards accepted for payment - VISA, MasterCard, American Express and DISCOVER. Health Spending Account Cards are also accepted. 

If you do not show up for your scheduled therapy appointment, and you have not notified my office at least 24 hours in advance, you will be required to pay the full cost of the session - insurance will not be billed. If you have three no shows, you may lose you appointment slot and/or be discharged from care.

The law protects the relationship between a client and a psychotherapist, and information cannot be disclosed without written permission through a Release of Information​ form. 

Exceptions include: 

Suspected child abuse or dependent adult or elder abuse, for which I am required by law to report this to the appropriate authorities immediately. If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person/s, I must notify the police and inform the intended victim. If a client intends to harm himself or herself, I will make every effort to enlist their cooperation in ensuring their safety. If they do not cooperate, I will take further measures without their permission that are provided to me by law in order to ensure their safety.