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Confidentiality and Insurance
As a psychotherapist in private practice, he does not accept insurance. However, by accepting only fee for service, this fits Gary's philosophy of being able to guarantee true confidentiality, which computerized insurance records simply cannot. Today, managed care companies have large databases of computerized information which, intentionally or unintentionally, can easily be used to violate personal privacy.
In addition, managed care or insurance policies are under the "medical model" and, as such, require proof of "illness" or psychopathology in order to make third-party payment. The diagnostic label of a "mental disorder" can be problematic in applications for future insurance--life, health, disability, etc. Many clients simply do not wish to have any type of diagnosis (even as seemingly innocuous or benign as "adjustment disorder") listed on records of any kind.
Session Rates and Session Length
Therapy rates are charged not by the hour, but rather by the session. Fees are competitive--$110.00 per session. However, unlike the typical "50 minute therapy hour", individual sessions with Gary usually approximate 60 to 70 minutes. This additional time has proven to be highly beneficial to many clients as it allows for a deeper exploration and more comprehensive integration of issues and feelings brought up during the session. For short-term counseling, sessions are designed to be limited in nature with clients averaging 5 to 8 sessions. For more in-depth psychotherapy, amount of sessions will vary according to the client's needs and progress.
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling is also available upon request. Emphasis is on communication, honesty, existential and family-of-origin issues which may be impeding the relationship. Successfully addressing these areas is absolutely critical to restoring emotional intimacy. When Gary works with couples, exploration and expression of feelings are major aspects of the growth process and most definitely encouraged. Fees for couples counseling are $125 for a 60 minute session or $150 for a 90 minute session.
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