The initial evaluation consists of two one-hour appointments. The first appointment is with parents only, allowing them to speak openly about their child. This meeting also helps build trust with adolescents. Meeting with the parents first prevents an adolescent from fearing that information shared in their own session will be disclosed to their parents afterwards.
The time between the first and second appointments allows me to review rating scales, past medical records, and school reports. While I may glance at these materials during our meetings, I reserve session time to listen carefully and focus on your concerns.
Initial evaluation: $475
Two one-hour appointments
A phone call “check-in” between the evaluation and the first appointment
Follow Up Appointments
After the initial evaluation and agreement to work together, the frequency of sessions will vary depending on the severity of your child’s presenting problems and your child’s treatment goals.
Fee Schedule
We believe in clear, upfront pricing so families know what to expect.
One hour appointment: $250
30-minute appointment: $125
15-minute appointment: $90
One time consultation (90 minutes): $375
School consultation (30 minutes): $150
Packages
New patient comprehensive care: $775
Initial evaluation
First 30-minute follow up appointment
Weekly phone calls
Unlimited messaging through patient portal
Who would benefit from this pacakage?
Patients who have failed multiple medications
Patients who have experienced negative side effects from medication
Patients with a history of self-harm or psychiatric hospitalization
Patients who have anxiety about starting medication
New patient school-centered care: $650
Initial evaluation
First 30-minute follow up appointment
Phone call or meeting with child’s teacher or principal
Distribution and collection of teacher rating scales
Unlimited messaging through patient portal
Who would benefit from this pacakage?
Patients who have difficulty with behavior in the school setting
Patients who have difficulty with grades in the school setting
More clarification on the problems in the classroom setting
Insurance
To provide you with the highest-quality personalized service and to ensure the full confidentiality of your medical records, Waypoint Child & Adolescent Psychiatry does not contract with any insurance providers. All services are paid for in full at the beginning of each session via check, cash or credit card. If your insurance company provides out-of-network benefits, you may file your own claims for reimbursement. If requested, at the end of each appointment, you will receive a statement that contains the necessary documentation to file with your insurance.
I do not take insurance in order to create the kind of practice I want for my patients. I operate as a cash-based psychiatry practice, as opposed to an insurance-driven one. This approach lets me devote more time and attention to each client, emphasizing personalized support and ease of access instead of volume. Together, we design a treatment plan based on your child’s unique needs and goals, without interference from third parties. My commitment is to work alongside your family with your child’s wellbeing as the priority.
**Health insurance companies often require that I assign a specific diagnostic code to reflect your mental health condition before they will agree to reimburse you. In the event a diagnosis is required, and you submit your super bill, it will become a part of your permanent insurance records.
