Fees

Registered Psychotherapy: $180/hr

Social Work - Individual Therapy: $185-$200/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. Most commonly asked is 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 $4,100).

Comprehensive Psychoeducational Assessment

Intake Interview: 1.5hrs Forms: $100 One-on-one assessment with child: 5-6hrs Feedback Meeting: 1.5hrs Administration & Scoring: 2hrs Psychology Report: 6hrs* Average Assessment cost: $4,100

Gifted Assessment

Intake Interview: 0.5hrs Forms: $25 One-on-one assessment with chlid: 2-3hrs Feedback meeting: 0.5-1hrs Administration & Scoring: 1hrs Psychology report: 3hrs Average gifted assessment cost: $1,500 - $2,000

Additonal Information

Cancellation Policy

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

Insurance Information

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).

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.

Payment Information

Any account that has not been paid within 30 days will be charged interest on a monthly basis at a rate of 20% 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.