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FEES AND RATES
INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENTS
TELE-SESSIONS & ON-LINE THERAPY
If you have any questions do not hesitate to call our office or discuss your concerns with Dr. Hedva in your first office visit. Request an Appointment
What clients disclose during the therapy sessions is kept in strict confidence and all information shared in session, (as well as any and all session notes) are considered priviliaged information and cofidential. In addition, Dr. Hedva's Administrative staff is required to sign a confidentiality agreement, and hold these same standards of privacy.
Both the practice of psychology and Canadian law protect the PRIVACYof all communications between a client and his or her psychologist. No information is disclosed without prior written permission from the client. However, licensed psychologists also follow professional ethical guidelines which include a responsibility to society as well as the client. Psychologists are required, by law, to consider exceptions to the rule in the case of:
* Suspected child abuse or dependant adult or elder abuse. The therapist is required to report this to the appropriate authorities.
* If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person. The therapist is required to notify the police.
* If a client intends to harm himself or herself. The therapist will make every effort to work with the individual to ensure their safety.
NOTE: The Canadian Psychology Code of Ethics states "Although it is necessary and important to consider responsibility to society in every ethical decision, adhearance to this principle must be subject to and guided by Respect for the Dignity of Persons, Responsible Caring and Integrity in Relationships." Therefore, breaches in confidentiality are determined on a case-by-case basis, especially with respect to cross-cultural traditions and cultural mileau, as per our professional ethical standards are based on four primary principles:
1. Respect for the Dignity of Persons
2. Responsible Caring
3. Integrity in Relationship
4. Responsibility to society
In keeping with good ethical practice for psychologists, Dr Hedva consults with colleagues for peer supervision. In this way, clients benefit from the combined wisdom of a team of helping professionals and colleagues. During clinical consultation clients’ situations, issues and concerns are discussed with colleagues without giving any identifying information, assuring anonymity. At most, first names are used. Colleagues are all helping professionals who are bound by ethical codes and professional standards of practice.
If a client and Dr. Hedva agree that it would be helpful to share information about his or her treatment with someone else (e.g., a physician, family member or spiritual advisor), then the client gives Dr. Hedva written to permission to release and/or request information. Download consent forms.
Note: To download Adobe Acrobat Reader for free, click here.
Return by email to beth@hedva.com and (please write CONFIDENTIAL in the subject line)
OR FAX to 403- 247-2545.
CANCELLATION POLICY
If you do not show up for your scheduled therapy appointment, and you have not notified us at least 48 hours in advance (Monday - Friday), you will be required to pay the full cost of the session. Please phone (403) 247-1441 to change or schedule an appointment.
We do not accept email cancellations or email scheduling changes.
Payment Policy
Full payment is received upon completion of each appointment. We accept cheques, Visa, Mastercard and Interact. Third party payments are reimbursed directly to the client.
Insurance Reimbursement & Third Party Payments
Insurance coverage varies depending on your insurance provider and/or their contract with you or your place of work. Please check your contract to see who and what is covered before your first appointment. Please check your coverage carefully by asking the following questions:
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Do I have mental health insurance benefits?
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What is my deductible and has it been met?
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How many sessions per year does my health insurance cover?
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What is the coverage amount per therapy session?
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Is approval required from my primary care physician?
FEES & RATES (*as of June 2008)
In-Office / / On-Location / Tele-sessions/ Web-Conferencing
$200.00 /50 min (for children and youth)
$300.00 / 75 min (standard session length for adults
$200/hour for extended sessions of 2 hours or more
$200/hour for personalized marathon session (1/2 day, full day or weekend retreat)
$ 40.00 / 10 min
(Phone consultation / email questions billed in 10 min increments.) No charge for calls or inquiries that are less than 5 min.
Corporate Coaching / Consultation / Training and Speaking:
$350.00 / 60 min Corporate services
$1000- $3000 ½ day (3-4 hour training session)
$2000 - $5000 full day (6-8 hours including lunch+breaks)
$1000 - $2500 Keynote or Plenary Address
(25% nonrefundable deposit at time of booking is required to reserve half day and full day session
*On Location Fee:
$250.00 - $350.00/ hour + GST + travelling expenses
Business Class Airfare requested for travel over 4 hours in flight.
Please note: We are currently using SKYPE as our on-line venue.
Q:Are Telephone Sessions and Online Therapy covered by my insurance?
You will need to check with your individual insurance carrier to find out if they will coverTelephone Sessions and Online Therapy.
Q: How do I start?
There are two simple steps to get started. The first step is to Request an Appointment CONTACT US by email or phone 403-247-1441. The second step is to FILL OUT and reutn the CLIENT QUESTIONAIRE.
Q: Will I receive a confirmation after I book a session?
Yes. You will receive a telephone call or an email after Dr. Hedva review's your Client Questionnaire. Dr. Hedva may determine from your questionnaire that another provider would better suite your needs and she will offer you referrals, or she may suggest booking a session, a marathon session or a customized training session. You will receive an email after you book your session with Dr. Hedva confirming that your session has been booked.
Q:How effective are phone sessions or on-line therapy?
Both can be very effective. These venues eliminate many of the obstacles that prevent people from seeking and receiving therapy, such as being in geographically isolated areas, being homebound, and having fear of being seen due to feelings of shame around their problems.
The only concern may be with regards to confidentiality as telephone sessions (especially cell phone signals and SKYPE sessions) do send out a broadcast band radio wave. In general, however, telephone and SKYPE are anonymous, and effective therapy venues for most of the issues that bring people into traditional therapy, as well as providing web-cam options on SKYPE which adds some of the benefits of traditional face-to-face therapy, while using an easier, more cost-effective and convenient access. Online Therapy can also help stay-at-home parents, adolescents who are already comfortable being online, busy executives.
Q: How can I get a hold of a person if I have a question that I can't get answered on the site?
Please call us at 403-247-1441 and our office staff will return your within 24 hours, call Monday- Friday
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