Policies
Cancellations
- Please do not come to the office if you are sick.
- For illness or emergency, call or email as soon as you can. You may choose to do a phone session if you are feeling up to talking, but need to stay at home. Or you can request a make-up session if I have an available appointment.
- If you miss an appointment and do not call to cancel at least 30 minutes before your appointment start time, you will be charged for the missed session.
- You are allowed 3 cancellations per calendar year without charge. Additional absences will be charged at your full session fee unless we are able to reschedule.
- For planned absences like vacations, please provide at least one week's notice.
- If I am sick, I will contact you as soon as I can to cancel and offer to reschedule if at all possible. When I take vacation, I will provide at least two weeks notice.
Confidentiality
Your personal health information is held in strict confidentiality following the regulations of HIPAA and California state law. These regulations include the following exceptions:- When you authorize a release of information.
- When I'm lawfully ordered by a court to release information.
- When you pose a serious danger to yourself or others.
- When child abuse (including the use of child pornography), elder abuse, or dependent adult abuse is suspected.
When you communicate with me electronically there is a risk that your communication may be seen or heard by others. Similarly, if you "Like" my FaceBook page, limit your responses only to those you feel comfortable sharing with others who may see your posts, likes or favorites.
Ending Therapy
There is no set time limit on therapy, unless you have personal or financial constraints. It's time to end therapy when you feel like your goals have been met and you have the tools you need to cope well.Ideally, we will have as many sessions as you need to talk about the end of your therapy, to review your successes and plan for your future needs. As an attachment therapist, I don't see termination as a final ending. If you want to keep me posted on your life, I welcome your emails. And if you need a "tune-up" now and then, I'm happy to see you.
