What are your fees? The
customary charges for counseling range from $150 - $250 per hour. The hourly fee for
Dr. Hecker’s divorce counseling is $180. Lower rates may apply
for long term and group counseling.
Will my insurance company pay? You
may be able to be reimbursed for counseling services by your health
plan. That
will depend on the type of plan you have. Upon request, statements
of service - which you can submit to your insurance company - will be
provided.
How
do I pay for the service? Payment can be
made directly with a major credit card, or in advance by personal check.
What happens if I am unable to keep a scheduled
appointment? Hours
are by appointment. In order to cancel an appointment and not be
charged, 12 hours notice is required.
Will I be charged for an initial call? There
is no charge for the initial call.
Can I contact Dr. Hecker between scheduled
sessions? Yes. Accessibility
to Dr. Hecker is an important feature of her service to you.
How
long will the process of divorce counseling take? "The
process is designed to be intensive and to provide speedy recovery. However,
people heal and recover at different rates. Therefore, treatment time
may vary from several weeks to several years.
Is
it possible to have face-to-face counseling? Yes. However,
most clients find the results and advantages of teletherapy to equal or
exceed face-to-face counseling. (Please click here for more information.)
Do you provide other services? In
addition to divorce counseling, Dr. Hecker has extensive clinical experience
in the following areas:
