Fees: I offer a free-half hour initial consultation by telephone
$180 per 55-minute therapy session of Individual Therapy.
$180 per 55-minute therapy session of Couples or Family Therapy.
$180 per 55-minute teletherapy session for individuals in California & New Jersey (pre-scheduled and payment through PayPal)
$100 per hour for Monitored Supervision - 2 hour minimum (additional fees may apply for copies of court reports, if applicable)
$250 per hour for court appearances, court testimony and deposition in-person or through Zoom.
I offer a sliding scale fee for individuals who can demonstrate financial need (must supply supporting documentation).
I am also a provider of FREE in-home behavioral health treatment for victims of crime and their families under the California Victim Compensation Program (CALVCP). A police report and/or DCFS report is required to apply for this service. Please contact me for details. More information on this and other services offered to CALVCP can be found at www.calvcp.ca.gov.
Receipts for Fees
If you would like a receipt for tax purposes, please ask for a receipt. If you plan to submit a claim to your health insurance plan, PPO or other insurance provider, ask for a receipt that you can submit to your plan.
Fee Policy
Fees are payable at the beginning of the session or in advance. Cash, checks, debit or PayPal are accepted.
Insurance
You are responsible for verifying and understanding the limits of your insurance coverage. Although I will be happy to assist your efforts to seek insurance reimbursement, most insurance companies do not guarantee that they will pay for your therapy sessions even if they approve them in advance.
Also, be aware that insurance plans generally limit coverage to certain diagnosable mental conditions. And, although I will make every effort to keep your records completely confidential, your insurance company has access to some of your records. They require your diagnosis, and sometimes request your treatment plan and progress reports for reimbursement purposes.
If you decide to use your health insurance coverage, make sure that your insurance plan allows you to use Janis Powell, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and also ask about your eligibility under your plan for mental health services.
Fee Contract
Prior to your first session, we will discuss and mutually determine the fee for services. Periodically the fee arrangement will be discussed and arrangements may be made for an adjustment. Fee adjustments will be discussed well in advance.
Janis Powell, LCSW Licensed in California, New Jersey & Oklahoma CA #70414 NJ #44SC05633500 OK #20541 Offices located at: 4405 Riverside Drive #209, Burbank, CA 91505 24328 Vermont Avenue #210, Harbor City, CA 90710 2820 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90039 and 2001 Barrington Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025 Telephone: 818-643-1836 Email: janisapowell@gmail.com