OUR PRACTICE AND FEES

 

How do I know you are the right therapist for me? While there is no way to know if we will be a good fit, we encourage you to look through the rest of our website.  We have done our best to provide as much information about our philosophy, specialties and experience on this website.  If this website resonates with you, then we might be right therapists for you. 

While we try to meet patients where they are at, success in therapy requires adequate motivation and readiness to make progress. For successful therapy, there should be appropriate motivation in teens, adults, and parents of young children to learn new skills and challenge themselves in and out of session. For successful therapy, readiness includes that teens, adults, and parents of young children have the cognitive ability to engage in session fairly autonomously. If you do not think that you or your teen/adult child is properly motivated and/or ready for this but still requires help, we can set up a 3-4 part consultation to evaluate current needs, challenges, and diagnoses in order to provide some concrete treatment recommendations.

What is the process of starting therapy? Please contact us HERE so we can learn more about you, your availability to see our doctors and why you are seeking services. We may then recommend a 120 minute intake session (to start the therapy  process, learn more about you, identify goals for treatment) or a more lengthy 3-4 part consultation to best understand your needs, provide diagnostic clarification, and discuss our recommendations. We will then send you a link to complete our New Patient forms. Once all completed forms are received, our Office Managers will assist you in scheduling. 

Please note: All patients who are over 18 (and do not have parents with legal guardianship), are expected to complete and sign the new patient forms. While patients over 18 can get help from others in completing these forms, an inability to be able to engage in this process might indicate that they are not yet ready to benefit from the type of therapy we provide. If this is the case, a 3-4 part consultation to evaluate current needs/challenges/diagnoses and provide some treatment recommendations is the most appropriate service with our office. If you have any questions or concerns about this, please contact our Office Mangers at info@cbtspectrum.com

What are your fees, what form of payment do you accept, and when is payment due? Payment is expected at the time of service; payable by credit card, check or cash. If you are paying by cash or check, payment is due on the day you have a session with us, otherwise we retain a credit or debit card on file to automatically charge for your appointments on a weekly basis. 

During the intake (60 minutes with Dr. Alicino, 120 minutes with all other therapists) you will be asked specific questions in a semi-structured way to best understand why you are seeking therapy, your current needs, assess psychiatric symptoms and review psychiatric, educational, occupational, and social histories. At the end of the intake, the therapist will provide you with clinical impressions and propose next steps and a treatment plan. If you are inquiring as a parent, depending on the age and cognitive profile of your child you will be asked to join all or part of the intake.

Depending on a patient's need we see patients for 45 minute sessions, extended sessions of 60 minutes, and double sessions of 90 minutes. Most patients meet for 45 minutes. We can also schedule an intensive outpatient plan depending on your situation. 

Rates:

  • Dr. Sachs: Intake Session (120 minutes): $1300 | 45 minute sessions: $435 | 60 minute sessions: $580 | 90 minute sessions: $870

  • Dr. Abend-Tepper + Dr. Dugan: Intake Session (120 minutes): $1000 | 45 minute sessions: $360 | 60 minute sessions: $480 | 90 minute sessions: $720

  • Dr. Lividini Loiacono + Dr. Kangas-Dick: Intake Session (120 minutes): $900 | 45 minute sessions: $325 | 60 minute sessions: $433 | 90 minute sessions: $650

  • Jill Ceder, LCSW: Intake Session (120 minutes): $875 | 45 minute sessions: $300 | 60 minute sessions: $400 | 90 minute sessions: $600

  • Joel Dresnick, LMSW: Intake Session ($120): $775 | 45 minute sessions: $285 | 60 minute sessions: $380 | 90 minute sessions: $570

  • Sydney Huppert (Masters level mental health counselor with limited permit): 45 minute sessions: $225 | 60 minute sessions: $300 | 90 minute sessions: $450

  • Therapist trainees: 45 minute sessions: $120 | 60 minute sessions: $160 | 90 minute sessions: $240 *If there is a financial need, no wait list for no/lower fee

For Consultation and Evaluation rates: We charge for time dedicated, including non-clinical time. Dr. Sachs can provide a good faith estimate upon meeting for an intake.

What if I'm not sure if my child or I need therapy? What if my child won't come to therapy?

We offer two forms of consultation to help you answer these questions.

  • One of the psychologists can meet with you for a one time consultation of 90 minutes to help guide you in understanding if therapy can help or best understand the process of how we work with parents and caregivers to still address challenges when a child won't come to therapy. This would be billed at their typical 90 minute rate (see above)

  • Dr. Sachs and her team can work with individuals and families who are looking for clarification on diagnosis and how best to tailor treatment. While each consultation is individualized, we have tried to outline different options to choose from. You can learn more HERE

What is your cancellation policy? We kindly request a minimum of 48 hours notice to cancel your appointment. If you do not cancel your appointment at least 48 hours ahead of time or do not show for your appointment, you will be charged for the cost of service. This is to ensure that we are able to offer services to others should you be unable to attend. Please note that insurance companies do not typically reimburse for no show or late cancellation appointments. 

How can I be sure my therapy is confidential? The law protects the privacy of all communications between a patient and a psychologist. In most situations, we can only release information about your treatment to others if you give us your written and signed authorization. There are some limits to confidentiality which include, for example, a requirement for us to contact others without patient authorization if a patient threatens to harm himself/herself, if we learn of a situation where a child is being abused or neglected or if a patient communicates an immediate threat of serious physical harm to an identifiable victim. Such situations are extremely rare in out practice, but if one arose during your treatment, we would make every effort to fully discuss it with you before taking any action and we would limit our disclosure to only necessary information.