Dr. Yerzley's Policies

Dr. Yerzley prefers payment in cash for her services. However, if a patient obtains authorization from an insurance company in advance, then Dr. Yerzley may, at her discretion, accept the difference between the session fee and the insurance payment. The patient has the responsibility of arranging for payment from the insurance company, and has final responsibility for all fees. Any such arrangement is contingent upon receiving the expected insurance payment.

Dr. Yerzley's usual fee for each service may, at her discretion, be reduced according to a sliding scale if a patient cannot afford the full amount. For example, the usual fee of $150 for a 45 minute psychotherapy session may be reduced to a minimum of approximately $135.

In cases where sessions are scheduled to run longer or shorter than the usual allotted time, then session fees will be prorated according to the change in duration. In cases where a patient is not able to be present physically in the office, Dr. Yerzley can conduct a session by telephone. Such sessions are charged according to the same fee schedules as office visits.

Dr. Yerzley reserves each time slot for a specific patient. Any patient who finds himself unable to keep an appointment should notify Dr. Yerzley as soon as possible. However, if notice is given less than 48 hours before the appointment time, then the patient will be held responsible for the session charge unless the missed appointment is due to circumstances beyond the patient's control. Insurance companies will not pay for a missed appointment and any charge for one becomes the sole responsibility of the patient.