Teletherapy is therapy conducted when patient and provider are in remote locations using phone or computer.  

All teletherapy sessions provided through Therapy for Midlife are done over a HIPPA-compliant electronic health record (HER) video conference platform called Simple Practice.

Clinical research has shown that teletherapy is just as effective as in-person therapy. Teletherapy is confidential, convenient and effective. 

Teletherapy provides the comfort and convenience of receiving care from the location of your choice without the added stress of commuting to a doctor’s office.  You will need a space that is private, void of distractions, a laptop or phone, headphones and a stable internet connection.

Therapy for Midlife can provide teletherapy to individuals and couples residing in California, Wisconsin and 42 additional states.

PSYPACT is an interjurisdictional agreement allowing for Psychologists that are certified to provide teletherapy to anyone residing in 42 participating states.

Please follow the link to see the 42 states participating in PSYPACT.

https://psypact.gov/mpage/psypactmap

The goal of therapy is to not be in therapy forever.  That being said, a very small percentage of clients get what they need from therapy in less than 5 sessions.  Most individuals need 5-15 sessions to resolve immediate challenges.  Some clients feel more supported by longer-term therapy.

Usually, we begin meeting weekly and then spread sessions to biweekly or monthly depending on your needs.  Therapy always includes conversation and flexibility around finding the length of time that works for you.

For couples therapy, clients should expect a minimum of 10 sessions.  Again, this will depend on the couple and the extent of their relationship distress.  Often couples will start weekly and extend the time between their sessions as therapy progresses.  

Yes. A psychologist is mandated by law to maintain a patient’s confidentiality.  Your information will never be shared without your written permission.  There are a few limits that pertain to this law.  These include cases involving elder abuse, child abuse or imminent danger to oneself or someone else.

No. Medication is not currently prescribed by Therapy for Midlife.  Your psychologist can talk to you about whether a referral to a prescribing physician may be appropriate based on your symptoms.  With your written permission, your psychologist can also speak to your physician to coordinate your care when appropriate.

50 Minute Individual Session: $250

50 Minute Couple Session: $300

Late Cancellation/Missed Session: 100% of Session Rate*

Preparation of Reports or Letters: $50 per 15 Minutes

Care Coordination Telephone Consults: $50 per 15 Minutes 

What Kinds of Payments are Accepted? 

All major credit cards as well as Health Spending Account and Flexible Spending Account payments are accepted.  Your payment method will be charged automatically at the time of your session.  

*If you need to cancel or reschedule your session, please do so at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled session.  Sessions not cancelled or rescheduled prior to 24 hours will be charged the full fee.  

Therapy for Midlife does not accept Health Insurance, Medicare or Medicaid.  A “superbill” can be provided to you to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement if you want to use your Out of Network Insurance Benefit (OON).  

Your provider will not communicate with your insurance company and cannot guarantee reimbursement.  If you want to explore your OON reimbursement through your insurance, contact your insurance carrier prior to your first session. 

Questions to ask your Insurance Carrier:

-Do I have out-or-network benefits?  If so, what percentage is reimbursed? 

-What is the deductible (if any) for my behavioral health benefits?

-How many sessions are covered through out-of-network benefits?

All major credit cards as well as Health Spending Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts are accepted.  Your payment method will be charged at the time of your session. 

The short answer is Yes. If you think that you or you and your significant other might benefit from what Therapy for Midlife has to offer, but are not technically in midlife, please click here to inquire.

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