Policies and Fees

Psychotherapy Policies and Fees

Fees:
Individual and Couples/Family Therapy: $115 for 50 minute session
Nutritional Counseling: $95 for initial assessment, $50 for 30 minute follow-up session
Yoga: $50 for 1 hour session or 6 sessions for $250
Please schedule yoga sessions directly with Robyn Hussa at 1-917-777-4977

This includes report preparation or letters on your behalf for insurance companies or legal matters, and for phone calls of more than 10 minutes in length.

Payment:
Full payment is due at the beginning of each session. Our clinic is a "fee for service" practice. We no longer participate as insurance network providers or submit billing to your insurance company. This makes us responsible only to you and there is no conflict of interest. Your privacy is assured.

Please make your check out before the session begins. Another benefit of not participating with insurance companies is a lower overhead that is passed on to you. Our fees are 1/3 to 1/4 lower than other clinics. If for any reason the session is not paid for at time of service it must be paid by mail or at the next session within the next week. There will be a $25.00 charge for any checks returned for insufficient funds.

Insurance:
If your insurance company offers coverage for our services we will be happy to assist you. Remember, it will be your responsibility to call your insurance company to verify benefits. Then we will provide you with a receipt for services you can submit for reimbursement. Please be aware this receipt will require that you be given a diagnosis. Your insurance company may also ask for background information or a health history. Be aware we will not disclose any information without your written permission.

Our records include identifying information, dates and types of sessions, an assessment, progress notes and any consultations and collateral contacts made on your behalf. Your records will be stored safely with attention to your privacy for seven years after the last date of contact. Your records will be released with your written permission and direction. It is our policy not to release an entire record, even with your consent. Instead, your therapist/dietician may summarize the content related to the request.

Appointments:
At the end of your first session, your therapist/dietician will make arrangements for further sessions. Your therapist will make every effort to schedule appointments at a time that is convenient for you. If you cannot keep an appointment time, please give your therapist at least 24 hours notice so that your time can be used for someone else. If you miss an appointment without calling or without 24 hour notification, you will be charged for the full fee.

Phone Calls and Messages:
We strive to return calls promptly, but there can be unavoidable delays. Please leave brief messages with your phone number and times that you will be available for return calls. If your therapist is unavailable for a period of time he/she will leave instructions on voicemail about contacting another therapist.

You can reach the on-call therapist by pager after hours in the event of an urgent situation. The instructions for paging the therapist can be accessed on our voicemail (414.964.8980). In case of an emergency, please contact the nearest hospital emergency room.

Shorewood Counseling Associates
4465 North Oakland Avenue
Shorewood, WI 53211
414.964.8980