Therapy Policies
Initial and subsequent meetings:
My initial meeting typically lasts 50--55 minutes. In this meeting, I work to listen to your concerns, obtain relevant information and begin to identify some ways I may assist you in addressing your problems, formulation treatment goals and answering any questions you may have.
Fees and Payment Information:
My fee for the initial meeting is $200. Subsequent meetings are 45 minutes and the fee is $175 and 60 minutes for $200. I do offer couples and families the option of a 1.5 hour meeting for $275. Payment is due at the time of the session. Payment is via VENMO, cash or check only. Checks made payable to Laurel Earls.
Emergencies: In the event of an emergency you should call 911 or go to your nearest hospital emergency room. Please also call and inform me of your situation via phone at 857.228.8245.
48 Hour Cancellation Policy: I fully understand that there are times when it is necessary to reschedule or cancel an appointment. When you schedule an appointment, I reserve that time solely for you. If you cancel with less than 48 hours notice you are responsible for $75 partial payment fee unless another client fills your appointment. This $75 fee cannot be billed to your insurance.
Confidentiality: While I maintain confidentiality about all matters and persons with whom I work, there are some exceptions that are important for you to understand. These exceptions include:
My initial meeting typically lasts 50--55 minutes. In this meeting, I work to listen to your concerns, obtain relevant information and begin to identify some ways I may assist you in addressing your problems, formulation treatment goals and answering any questions you may have.
Fees and Payment Information:
My fee for the initial meeting is $200. Subsequent meetings are 45 minutes and the fee is $175 and 60 minutes for $200. I do offer couples and families the option of a 1.5 hour meeting for $275. Payment is due at the time of the session. Payment is via VENMO, cash or check only. Checks made payable to Laurel Earls.
- Self-Pay and Sliding-Scale policies: If you wish to self pay for any reason you are responsible to pay at the time of the visit. If my fee for services would generate a financial burden, please inquire about a sliding scale fee so we may explore the possibility of an agreed upon lower fee.
- Insurance policies: I currently accept most Blue Cross/Blue Shield. I am an out-of-network provider for most other insurance plans meaning that clients with PPO plans can often get reimbursed for therapy services. If you are hoping to use your insurance to cover therapy services, please click here. In all cases, regardless of insurance coverage, you are responsible for payment if your insurance fails to make payment. Your attendance at a meeting implies your agreement to pay for services.
Emergencies: In the event of an emergency you should call 911 or go to your nearest hospital emergency room. Please also call and inform me of your situation via phone at 857.228.8245.
48 Hour Cancellation Policy: I fully understand that there are times when it is necessary to reschedule or cancel an appointment. When you schedule an appointment, I reserve that time solely for you. If you cancel with less than 48 hours notice you are responsible for $75 partial payment fee unless another client fills your appointment. This $75 fee cannot be billed to your insurance.
Confidentiality: While I maintain confidentiality about all matters and persons with whom I work, there are some exceptions that are important for you to understand. These exceptions include:
- Abuse: Notification to the appropriate state agency of any abusive treatment and/or neglect of a child, elder or disabled person.
- Harm: Threat of bodily harm to oneself or others is reported. A therapist is required to notify emergency services, a potential victim, family members.
- Legal/Courts: In some legal proceedings, upon court order, therapists may be required to testify or provide clinical records.
- Self-Defense: If a client or family member brings legal action against a therapist, relevant clinical information may be disclosed.
- Children: General feedback on treatment progress can be reported to parents/guardians of children under age 18.
- Peer Consultation: The standards of the profession require that I receive peer consultation regarding clinical matters where necessary and/or appropriate. I will attempt to protect you from any identifying information to preserve confidentiality. I will seek consultation under my discretion without obtaining informed consent.
- Insurance: information is disclosed to a third party payer and managed care organization for the purpose of administering benefits and treatment authorization.
- Billing: Information (name/address/diagnosis) may be disclosed to a billing/collection service for the purpose of collecting payments for professional services