The fee for a 45 minute session is $150. Payment is expected at the time of the session. Please read the Psychologist-Client Services Agreement (on the Forms page) for other charges and rates that may be incurred during treatment.
Dr. Bakaly is a Blue Cross Provider and may be listed on other insurance panels, as well. Please let me know at the first session if you plan to use insurance. As a Preferred Provider for Blue Cross of California, I have agreed to work at a contracted rate with this company. If a client chooses to have an insurance company pay for charges for psychotherapy, there are significant confidentiality concerns that the client must understand. Please refer to the insurance section of the Psychologist-Client Services Agreement Form (also available on the Forms page) in order to understand these limits and the process of using insurance.
Please do not hesitate to ask Dr. Bakaly in person if you have any concerns about confidentiality when you meet with him. It is the client's responsibility to ensure coverage with Blue Cross and other insurance companies and to provide Dr. Bakaly with the appropriate information required to make the claim. With the client's written consent, Dr. Bakaly will submit regular claims for payment to the insurance company. Co-payment is due at the time of the session.