Fees
Phone sessions:
$70.00 for 40 minutes
$90.00 for a regular 50 minute session.
Phone sessions originate from the client's phone at an appointed time.
E-therapy written responses:
$60.00 for a 2-3 page response from me.
The clients written response does not exceed 3 pages. However, these can be single-spaced with 12 font or above to make reading acceptable.
Phone sessions and written responses can be varied from week to week as needed and requested by the client.
For fees for my private practice, please call 530-477-7050.
I do not accept any insurances for internet therapy. In my private practice, I accept Victims of Crime funding and private pay.
You must be 18 years of age or older to request e-therapy. E-therapy is not meant for those suffering from severe trauma or for those in immediate crisis, such as suicidal or homicidal thoughts, or in danger of physical abuse from others or self-injurious behaviors that can easily become life threatening. In those instances, it is advisable to be physically near a hospital and other services and supportive people who can swiftly intervene. E-therapy is also not for those with severe mental health diagnosis such as Bipolar, Schizophrenia and other psychotic illnesses. Medication monitoring must always be done through a licensed physician, not through a psychotherapist.
Payment
Payment for e-therapy or phone sessions is required prior to services being rendered.
There are two methods for making payment:
1. Mail payment in the form of money orders only to:
Barbara Coffman, MFT
673 So. Auburn St., Ste A.
Grass Valley, Ca. 95945
Be sure to include your e-mail address with the money order so I can contact you when payment is authorized and instruct you to begin your e-therapy session. Please be aware that money order payments will delay my response by the amount of time it takes to arrive via US mail. Payments made by credit card or bank transfer via PayPal will be processed much faster.
2. Use a credit card or bank transfer payment with PayPal from my website. Opening an account with PayPal is free and can be done in advance of your e-therapy session by clicking the PayPal link or you can open an account when you begin e-therapy. At the PayPal prompt, send payment information to info@barbaracoffman.net. PayPal is convenient and secure.
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I do not accept personal checks or any other form of payment. Please do not send cash.
Confidentiality
Both the client and myself are responsible for maintaining confidentiality in the E-therapy session. There is a security risk with e-mail communications and the internet in general. The client can take the following precautions:
1. Know who has access to your computer. Protect your computer from others gaining access by using a password to prevent others from seeing your record of messages sent and received.
2. Do not use a computer at work or someone else's place of residence or business.
3. If you make hard copies of your e-therapy sessions, keep them away from others, preferably in a locked file.
4. Install a Firewall and maintain an updated anti-virus program to give maximum protection.
As a licensed Psychotherapist I will hold all materials in the strictest of confidence. I cannot acknowledge that someone is my client without written permission from the client and I keep all records secure and private. According to California State law, I do not break confidentiality for any reason except the following:
- Suspicion of child abuse
- Suspicion of elder abuse
- If a client reveals that s/he is going to harm self, another or another's property.
- If a client is unable to take care of self and needs emergency intervention.
