Fees

Registered Psychotherapy: $180/hr

Social Work - Individual Therapy: $185/hr

Social Work - Couples Therapy: $200/hr

Clinical Psychology: $250/hr

Psychotherapy and Consultation

Therapy hours are 50 minutes in order to allow some time for clinical notes and other administrative tasks. Additional tasks over and above basic administrative tasks, such as consultation with school staff or another health professional, documentation/file review, are also charged at the appropriate hourly rate.

Assessments

Assessments vary greatly depending on the referral question. I am most commonly asked to conduct comprehensive Psychoeducational Assessments or Gifted Assessments, with the typical components and time estimates detailed below. Rates are subject to change. An average Psychoeducational Assessment is 16 hours (about $4,000).

Assessment

Component

Comprehensive Psychoeducational Assessment

Gifted

Assessment

Other Information

Intake

Interview

Child does not attend this meeting (older teens welcome to attend)

1.5 Hours

0.5 Hours

Forms

Fee that goes towards record forms, questionnaires, etc...

Forms

$100

$25

Depending on referral question, complexity, and child this could take more/less time. Less time needed if child has had a recent academic assessment at school.

One-on-one

assessment with child

5-6 Hours

2-3 Hours

Child does not attend this meeting, unless older/mature.

Feedback Meeting

1.5 Hours

0.5 - 1 Hour

Administration

& Scoring

2 Hours

Includes communication outside of session, reviewing documentation, sending questionnaires, scoring protocols and questionnaires, and reviewing performance/conceptualization. When additional information/time is needed this would be discussed with parents and approved in advance (e.g. ASD assessment, large volume of documentation/copying, observation scales for specific questions).

1 Hour

Half paid at the feedback session to reflect work already completed, the remaining half is due on pick-up/delivery. Reports for Autism assessments or with a language assessment component require one additional hour.

Psychology

Report

6 Hours*

3 Hours

Sessions attended by a parent can be billed under their name(s) (upon request), allowing families to maximize their benefits. Also, the assessment report can be billed under a parent's name since it is the parent who puts the recommendations into action and uses the information to support their children. However, please note that insurance companies vary in terms of whether they will allow this so we recommend you check with your provider at the outset. Be sure to ask them if your name should be on the physician referral (if required).

Additional Information

Clients who do not cancel 24 hours before a session may be charged for the full session, depending on the circumstances.

If you have insurance, it is important to contact your provider to obtain information about what psychological services will be reimbursed. Please contact them to find out the number of hours or sessions that they will cover. Please note that some insurance companies require a referral from your family practitioner. It helps when the referral is made out to the family with the child as the primary client if you would like to claim some of the costs under a parent's name. You will be required to submit your own claims. Whatever amount is not reimbursed by your insurance company might be able to be claimed as a tax deduction on your income tax as a medical expense.

The policy for cheques that are returned due to “not sufficient funds” will result in the client repaying the amount of the cheque plus any penalty charges. Any account that has not been paid within 30 days will be charged interest on a monthly basis at a rate of 10% per annum. If no payment has been received within three months, then your account can be put into collection. This would be a last resort and you would receive a letter indicating this intention prior to putting the account into collection.

If you have remaining questions about my fees please do not hesitate to contact me or my reception for more information.