Logistics

Logistics 

My standard fee is $160 for a 50 minute session. Typically, couple or family sessions are 90 minutes in length ($250). Fees are due at time of service.

I have a 24 hour cancellation policy.  This means that, barring exceptional circumstances, you will be charged for a session if you fail to cancel it at least 24 hours in advance.

I am not an in-network provider for any insurance companies.  Some insurers will reimburse or partially reimburse you for services provided by out of network providers.  I can provide you with a monthly superbill to submit to your insurance company.

I keep a few sliding scale spots available for people who are genuinely unable to afford the full fee.  If we cannot find a mutually acceptable fee, I am happy to provide you with some resources for lower fee psychotherapy services. 

Therapy usually starts with appointments on a weekly basis in order to build the relationship and establish a consistent framework for addressing problems.  Depending on your needs and preferences, it may be helpful to meet more or less frequently.

 
I primarily work with clients in Marin and Southern Sonoma Counties. 
At this time of global health concern due to COVID-19, I offer appointments exclusively via telehealth.  I am open to working via telehealth with clients who live anywhere in California.

I offer a free 30 minute phone consultation to prospective clients see if we might be a good fit.

Please use the contact form or call 415.223.3973  You may also email me at: bethany@philosophertherapist.com

Barring unusual circumstances, I respond to all inquiries made Monday-Thursday within 24 hours. I may be unavailable on the weekends.

Notice to clients and prospective clients:

Under the law, health care providers need to give clients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services.

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services.

You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service, or at any time during treatment.

If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, or how to dispute a bill, see your Estimate, or visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.