Sessions are approximately 60 minutes each, unless a double session or time outdoors calls for more.

Fees:

The fee for service is $ 180.00 per individual telehealth therapy session, or eco-therapy session.

The fee for service is $ 220.00 per conjoint (couples/partnerships).

The fee for service is $ 100.00 per private yoga/embodiment session. (groups welcome, max 4 participants)

Fees are payable at the time that services are rendered. I accept payment in the form of credit or debit card through Simple Practice Portal.

You are ultimately responsible for payment for services received. I will notify you in the event of any changes to fees or when other charges are to be applied. If you are experiencing financial difficulty, please let me know so we can discuss your options for care.

I do not accept insurance. I am a private pay/cash pay business only. I am able to provide invoices/receipts for services, however, I will not provide a superbill (invoice for insurance reimbursement) because I will not use diagnosis codes in our work together. Insurance companies require diagnosis codes for consideration of reimbursement.  

Appointment Scheduling and Cancellation Policies

Once established as a client, it is the client’s responsibility to schedule appointments as needed through my calendar page located on the Simple Practice Portal. Inquiries from prospective clients can request a consultation (free 20 mins) through the contact tabs via this website. To cancel or reschedule an appointment, please do so via Simple Practice Portal. Notify me via Simple Practice Portal or email at gia.callandresponse@gmail.com at least 24 [48 preferred and if possible] hours in advance of your appointment. If you do not provide me with at least 24 hours’ notice of a cancellation, or do not show up to session, I will charge you the full cost of the session planned for the missed session.

Your Right to Confidentiality

As a psychotherapy patient, you have a right to confidentiality with respect to information related to our work together. Accordingly, information shared between us will generally remain confidential.

Exceptions to Confidentiality

In certain, limited instances, the law requires me to disclose information pertaining to my work with you. For example, as a therapist I am required to report suspected child, elder, and dependent adult abuse. Please note that the legal definition of “child abuse” generally includes instances of “sexting” in which a person of any age captures, records, sends, receives, or possesses an image or video depicting a minor engaged in sexual or otherwise obscene conduct.

Similarly, in the event that I believe you present a serious and imminent danger to yourself, another person, or the public, I may be required to disclose information to emergency medical services, law enforcement, and/or another third party that can help to reduce or prevent that danger.

Confidentiality and Treatment of Minors

I do not work with minors (anyone under the age of 18).

Confidentiality and Couples / Partner Therapy

If you are participating in couples therapy, please be aware that, in most circumstances, the law prohibits me from disclosing confidential information and records regarding the unit of treatment’s services unless all identified patients provide written authorization to release the information.

No Secrets Policy

I would also like for my couples and family therapy patients to be aware that I utilize a “no-secrets” policy. This means, when I determine it is clinically appropriate or necessary to do so, I am able to disclose information I obtain from one member of the couple, or a participating member of the family therapy unit, (i.e. the “treatment unit”) with the other member(s) of the treatment unit. This policy also applies to information a member of the treatment unit shares with me outside of couples / family sessions (e.g. via email, text, etc.) and information I obtain during individual session(s) with a member of the treatment unit (should we agree to hold individual sessions in furtherance of your couples / treatment goals). I find that this policy facilitates effective communication with and between my couples and family therapy patients. It also helps me to avoid potential problems which may arise when a therapist is perceived to be “keeping secrets” from other members of the treatment unit.

I do not provide therapy for high-risk clients (high suicidal ideation with a means and a plan to act), crisis intervention or mental health crisis management of circumstances or events.

In the event of a mental health crisis, you may also contact:

911 or local police department/emergency services

https://www.crisissupport.org/  (800) 309-2131 or text 988 Alameda County

https://www.crisis-center.org/   (800) 273-8255 or text ‘HOPE’ to 20121 Contra Costa County  

Accommodations

If you have a disability and require accommodation presently or at any time during the course of treatment, please contact me prior to our working together so that I may provide necessary accommodations.

Questions About My Policies

Please let me know if you have any questions about my policies or if you would like to discuss them further.