RESERVATION POLICIES:
So glad you will be coming in! New clients must first have a phone consultation (no charge). Afterward you may schedule in whatever way is best for you.
You may text or call at (908) 899-3352 to speak to me directly.
You can email for an appointment at amy@essentialtherapywellness.com
If you want a same day appointment, call or text to check for availability. If I happen to have an opening I will offer it to you.
PAYMENT POLICY
Payment is collected in full at time of service. Credit, Debit, Personal Check, and cash are accepted.
Fee is $155 per 50 minutes.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Life happens and plans change. That said, please allow a minimum of 24 hours notice for cancellations, and try to prioritize our time. Send me a text or call and let me know if you must cancel. There is no fee for a first late cancellation.
If you are running late, and want to come in anyway, come! I will always do my best to accommodate you. If I do not have another client scheduled directly after you, you may still be able to get your full hour. If I do have someone scheduled, you could still come in for a shortened session at full fee.
In case of a cancellation due to a true emergency, no fee will be charged.
For a second late cancellation ( less the 24 hours) you will be charged $65, and a third late cancellation is the full fee of $160.
Multiple late cancellations may result in closure of service.
GOOD FAITH ESTIMATE
Below is a copy of the Good Faith Estimate that is required by law as per The No Surprises Act of 2022. This act is intended to protect consumers from surprise medical bills. You will be provided this estimate, should you decide to begin therapy. Your copy will have a place for you to sign.
You are entitled to receive this Good Faith Estimate of what the charges could be for psychotherapy services provided to you. It is not possible for a psychotherapist to know exactly how many psychotherapy sessions may be necessary or appropriate for a given person. However, this form provides an estimate of the cost of services provided. Your total cost of services will depend upon the number of psychotherapy sessions you attend, your individual circumstances, and the type and amount of services that are provided to you. You are in control and can limit the number of sessions you attend at any time.
This is an estimate based on the assumption that you do not have out of network benefits and are paying full fee. Many clients receive partial reimbursement by applying out-of-network benefits, and a limited number of clients qualify for sliding scale fees. If you have for out-of-network benefits, or qualify for a sliding scale fee, a customized estimate will be made to reflect your specific estimate.
There may be additional items or services I may recommend as part of your care that are not reflected in this good faith estimate. An example of this could include requesting you to purchase a workbook, or similar resource.
This estimate is not a contract and does not obligate you to obtain any services from the provider listed. Nor does it include any services rendered to you that are not identified here.
You have the right to initiate a dispute resolution process if the actual amount charged to you substantially exceeds the estimated charges stated in your Good Faith Estimate (which means $400 or more beyond the estimated charges).
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate or the dispute process, visit https://www.cms.gov/nosurprises/consumers or call 1- 800-985-3059. The initiation of the patient-provider dispute resolution process will not adversely affect the quality of the services furnished to you.
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The fee for a 50-minute psychotherapy visit is $145.00. Most clients will attend one psychotherapy visit per week, but the frequency of psychotherapy visits that are appropriate in your case may be more or less than once per week, depending upon your needs.
Example based on a fee of $145.00 per visit, the following are expected charges of
psychotherapy services WITHOUT out-of-network benefits:
1 month of Service at one session per week $580
12 weeks of Service (Approx. 3 Months) $1740
26 weeks of Service (Approx. 6 months) $3,770
39 weeks of Service (Approx. 9 months) $5,655
52 weeks of Service (Approx. 12 Months) $7,540
Example based on a fee of $145.00 per visit, the following are expected charges of
psychotherapy services WITH out-of-network benefits with 70% reimbursement using out-of-network benefits:
1 month of Service at one session per week $174
12 weeks of Service (Approx. 3 Months) $522
26 weeks of Service (Approx. 6 months) $1,044
39 weeks of Service (Approx. 9 months) $1,566
52 weeks of Service (Approx. 12 Months) $7,540
This Good Faith Estimate is not intended to serve as a recommendation for treatment or a prediction that you may need to attend a specified number of psychotherapy visits. The number of visits that are appropriate in your case, and the estimated cost for those services, depends on your needs and what you agree to in consultation with your therapist. You are entitled to disagree with any recommendations made to you concerning your treatment and you may discontinue treatment at any time.
You are encouraged to speak with your provider at any time about any questions you may have regarding your treatment or the information provided to you in this Good Faith Estimate.
