Clear expectations.
Space for your care.
Knowing the costs and policies ahead of time helps you make an informed decision. We’ll review these details before your first appointment.
The counseling intake is our first appointment to explore your history, current concerns, and goals. Drug and alcohol assessments are a separate service. If cost is a barrier, please ask about a reduced rate.
What does private pay mean?
You pay the practice directly for your appointments. Wolf’s Howl Therapy does not currently accept or bill insurance. You can use private pay whether or not you have health insurance.
We agree on your goals and treatment plan together, without submitting claims for insurance approval. Clinical assessment and documentation remain part of your care, and a diagnosis may be appropriate when supported by that assessment.
Privacy matters.
Because I do not bill insurance, I do not send claims or clinical information to an insurer for payment. Counseling still has limits to confidentiality. Information may be shared for clinical supervision, with your authorization, or when permitted or required by law.
We will review informed consent, privacy practices, and confidentiality limits before treatment begins. Please ask about anything you want to understand more clearly.
Cancellation policy
Please give at least 24 hours’ notice to cancel or reschedule. Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice and missed appointments may be charged the full agreed fee for that appointment.
If you arrive late, your appointment may still end at its scheduled time. If you are more than 15 minutes late, please contact me; we may need to reschedule, and the missed-appointment fee may apply.
Unexpected emergencies can happen. Please reach out as soon as possible so we can discuss your circumstances. This policy and any applicable fees will be reviewed in your written agreement before services begin.
No fee applies to canceling the free 15-minute consultation; advance notice is appreciated.
Good Faith Estimates
If you do not have insurance or are choosing not to use it, you generally have the right to a written Good Faith Estimate of expected charges when you request one or schedule care at least three business days in advance.
If a provider’s bill is at least $400 above that provider’s estimate, you may be eligible to dispute it through the federal patient-provider dispute resolution process.
Learn about your rights at CMS.gov ↗Let’s start a conversation.
A free 15-minute consultation gives you room to ask questions and explore the fit.