FAQs
Do you accept insurance, and how do I pay for sessions?
We do not accept insurance at this time. We use the Stripe credit card service through our Electronic Health Records systems (aka client portal) to bill for services. You will register your credit card and be billed for sessions within 24 hours of your session.
I am a parent to a 14 year old – how does that affect my involvement in my child’s therapy?
In Oregon (ORS 109.675), a minor who is 14 years or older may access outpatient mental health, drug or alcohol treatment (excluding methadone) without parental consent.
These services may include:
· Seeking help from a psychiatrist or psychologist
· Seeking mental health therapy from a doctor or social worker
· Seeking help for drug or alcohol use
We as providers are expected to involve parents by the end of the minor’s treatment unless:
· The parent refuses involvement
· There are clinical indications to the contrary exist and are documented
· Identified sexual abuse
· The minor is emancipated and/or separated from the parents for at least 90 days
Be advised, this does not mean you get access to their health records. You will only be involved at the most minimal level required. In many cases, this means having the 14 year old client sign a release of information allowing their therapist to discuss billing and scheduling topics with you as a parent, but nothing else.
For mental health and chemical dependency services, the provider may disclose health information to a minor’s parents or guardian (ORS 109.680) if:
· It is clinically appropriate and, in the minor’s best interest
· The minor must be admitted for detoxification
· The minor is at risk of committing suicide and requires hospital admission
Does what we talk about in therapy remain confidential?
Yes, therapist confidentiality is a crucial component to successful therapy. We adhere to strict HIPPA guidelines which protect your privacy. However, it is important to note there are times when this confidentiality must be broken, like when a client says they plan to hurt themselves or someone else. We will go over limits of confidentiality together so that you can understand my legal obligations around this important topic.
What resources are out there if I need help NOW and can’t wait for an appointment?
Emergency: 911
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1- 800-799-7233
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
National Hopeline Network: 1-800-SUICIDE (800-784-2433
Lifeline Crisis Chat (Online live messaging): http://www.crisischat.org/
Crisis Text Line: Text "START" TO 741-741
Self-Harm Hotline: 1-800-DONT CUT (1-800-366-8288)
Family Violence Helpline: 1-800-996-6228
Planned Parenthood Hotline: 1-800-230-PLAN (7526)
American Association of Poison Control Centers: 1-800-222-1222
National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependency Hope Line: 1-800-622-2255
National Crisis Line - Anorexia and Bulimia: 1-800-233-4357
AIDS Crisis Line: 1-800-221-7044
Veterans Crisis Line: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net·
Alcohol and Drug Hotline: 1-800-821-4357