No Surprises Act

You have the right to request a Good Faith Estimate of our charges before scheduling services.

The No Surprises Act is a federal law that entitles you to an estimate of the cost of services at my practice. However, California  requires us to provide the actual cost of services in a written informed consent form before treatment begins. You will receive this information prior to your appointment and before any charges are incurred.

It is often difficult to determine the exact number of sessions required, as this depends on an evaluation of your concerns and the progress you make, which is influenced by your engagement in the process. You may choose to discontinue services at any time, as outlined in the informed consent form.

While the No Surprises Act allows you to dispute charges that significantly exceed the Good Faith Estimate (by $400 or more), this situation is unlikely. State regulations require that you agree to the actual session costs including any fees for missed or late cancelled appointments in advance. Any fee adjustments will be reflected in a revised informed consent form, which must be agreed to before taking effect. Otherwise, fees remain in place for 12 months.