Length of Appointments: We have scheduled 45 minutes* for your appointment. We sometimes are running a bit behind schedule and emergencies do arise. However, we will do our best to give you quality service and not rush you through an appointment. However, we ask you to use the time wisely.

Do not wait until the session is almost over to ask important questions or share important information. If you wait until the end, then it may seem that you are cut off, because there is not adequate time to discuss the issue. If you arrive late, this also may mean that you will have less time for your session.

 If you have a session longer than 45 minutes, you have received a bonus. If the situation is quite complicated or is an emergency situation, then there may be an additional charge for sessions longer than 55 minutes. Insurance may or may not pay for that additional charge.

*Insurance companies usually demand extensive paper work, and they know that this must be done outside of the counseling session. Thus they allow a session somewhat shorter than one hour. In addition many therapists schedule the next appointment and handle financial and insurance matters within the counseling hour, thus further shortening therapeutic time. We have staff who can take their time with you on these matters.