Lagen Biles-Schulte, Ph.D
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Offering psychotherapy and professional case consultation.
Fees and Scheduling
Scheduling
You may schedule an appointment by calling or texting me directly at 408-759-0611. Please note that it may take me up to 48 hours to reply. Please do not leave urgent messages. If you are having a psychiatric emergency you should call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room for immediate treatment.
Hours
Call for appointment availability. I try to be as flexible as I can and offer evening and weekend appointments.
Rates and Insurance
- $125 per 30 minute session for individuals
- $200 per 50 minute session for individuals
- $250 per 75 minute session for individuals
- $300 for a 90 minute couples/family intake assessment
- $250 for 50 minute appointments thereafter for couples/families
Please call to discuss rates and what length of appointment might be best for your presenting concern or question. If you feel you have a special need please ask as I may be able to accommodate you with a different, negotiated, rate.
Insurance
I do not accept insurance of any kind at this time. I can provide an ICD-10 coded superbill if you wish to seek reimbursement from your insurance carrier. This superbill does NOT guarantee that your insurance provider will reimburse you.
Good Faith Estimate
Effective Jan. 1, 2022, you have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services. You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service.
If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call (800) 985-3059.
Payment
*All major credit cards are acceptable forms of payment through my secure electronic system.
*Payment is due at the time of services, no exceptions are made.
Cancellation Policy
If you are unable to make your appointment, I prefer 48 hour notice but accept a call no later than 24 hours in advance. If you do not show up for your scheduled therapy appointment, and you have not notified me in advance, you will be required to pay the full cost of the session. This is necessary as I have made a time commitment specifically for you and held that time for you. I cannot use this time for another client. Thank you for your consideration regarding this important matter.
Late Arrivals
If you arrive late, your session may be shortened in order to accommodate others whose appointments follow yours. If you are more than 15 minutes late, your appointment will be canceled and the full session fee will be charged.