GAURI SAVLA, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist (California License Number: PSY 25907)

Fees for Therapy

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My fee for the initial 90-minute intake interview is $425 and subsequent, individual therapy sessions is $200. Each session typically lasts 50 minutes, and weekly meetings are strongly encouraged in the first few months of therapy, with the option to reduce the frequency of meetings once the therapeutic relationship has been established. 

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Consultation visits up to 30 minutes are complimentary. 

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If you are using Medicare to pay for therapy, please know that Medicare does not pay for telephone sessions, and any sessions over 10 minutes will be directly billed to you at the prorated hourly rate. 

 

Payment 

 

Payment via check or credit card is expected at the time of service. 

 

Insurance

 I accept Medicare; if you have supplemental insurance in addition to Medicare, your insurance typically covers the cost of therapy. If you do not have supplemental insurance, you are responsible for your co-pay. You may have a deductible in the beginning of the year. Should Medicare deny your claim for any reason, you will be responsible for the fee in full.  

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 I do not accept any other insurance directly and you will not be able to use insurance if you have an HMO.  If you have a PPO insurance plan, I would be considered an out-of-network provider.  PPO plans typically reimburse around 60-80% for out-of-network providers. If you are interested in using your PPO insurance, please call them and ask about their policy on out-of-network behavioral health care. You will want to know the amount of your deductible and what percentage of behavioral health services they will reimburse you. Should you choose me as your treatment provider, you will be required to pay for your session in full at the time of service. I can provide you with a superbill that you can submit to your insurance for reimbursement.

 

Cancellation Policy

 

Your time is reserved specially for you. I require notifications for canceled sessions 24 hours prior to your scheduled appointment. If you have not notified me in advance, you will be required to pay the full cost of the session. Please note that insurance generally does not pay for canceled sessions.