Practice and Confidentiality Policy
EMERGENCIES: If you have an emergency, are in emergent need emotional support, or feel you may be a danger to yourself or others, Please dial 911 and/or go to your hospital emergency room and dial 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
APPOINTMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS: Please remember to cancel or reschedule 48 hours in advance. You will be responsible for the entire fee if cancellation is less than 48 hours.
CONFIDENTIALITY AND PRIVACY PRACTICE NOTICE:
Your privacy is protected under HIPAA and ACA ethical standards. This means:
I will not share your information without your written permission.
The only exceptions are:
If a client threatens or attempts to commit suicide or otherwise conducts themselves in a manner in which there is a substantial risk of incurring serious bodily harm.
If a client threatens grave bodily harm or death to another person.If a client threatens grave bodily harm or death to another person.
If the therapist has a reasonable suspicion that a client or other named victim is the perpetrator, observer of, or actual victim of physical, emotional or sexual abuse of children under the age of 18 years.
Suspicions as stated above in the case of an elderly person who may be subjected to these abuses.
Suspected neglect of the parties named in items #3 and # 4.
If a court of law issues a legitimate subpoena for information stated on the subpoena.
If a client is in therapy or being treated by order of a court of law, or if information is obtained for the purpose of rendering an expert’s report to an attorney.
A full HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices is will be available to you in as part of your intake packet.
Insurances and Fees
This fee agreement outlines the financial terms and conditions of our services to ensure clarity and transparency regarding fees, payment methods, and cancellation policies. Please read through the agreement carefully and feel free to ask any questions or express any concerns with your clinician before signing this document.
OUT OF POCKET FEES (Not Using Insurance):
Taiwo’s fees:
$275 for 55 minute sessions.
$245 for 45 min sessions.
$215 for 30 minute sessions.
$175 for 15 minute sessions.
** These fees are subject to increase over time at the practice owner’s discretion. You will be informed well ahead of time of his change were to occur. **
Sliding scale fees are available for clients who have expressed financial difficulties and do not have/are not using insurance. This agreement will be reevaluated every 6 months to 1 year. If you wish to explore this option, please speak with your clinician. We will do our best to accommodate your needs!
INSURANCE: I am primarily an out of network practice, except for certain plans with Cigna and United Healthcare. Please note that the client will be responsible for the co-pay, co-insurance and or deductible amounts as per their insurance plan’s rules. Insurance will be billed for all services covered by your insurance carrier. It is understood that if your plan does not cover some services then you will be responsible for the full cost, and it will be based on the out of networks rates as stated below. We will inform you which services will be covered before services begin.