I'M A MINOR, DO I NEED PARENT/GUARDIAN PERMISSION TO RECEIVE SERVICES?

According to Michigan Compiled Laws Section 330.1707:

(1) A minor 14 years of age or older may request and receive mental health services and a mental health professional may provide mental health services, on an outpatient basis, excluding pregnancy termination referral services and the use of psychotropic drugs, without the consent or knowledge of the minor's parent, guardian, or person in loco parentis. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the minor's parent, guardian, or person in loco parentis shall not be informed of the services without the consent of the minor unless the mental health professional treating the minor determines that there is a compelling need for disclosure based on a substantial probability of harm to the minor or to another individual, and if the minor is notified of the mental health professional's intent to inform the minor's parent, guardian, or person in loco parentis.

(2) Services provided to a minor under this section shall, to the extent possible, promote the minor's relationship to the parent, guardian, or person in loco parentis, and shall not undermine the values that the parent, guardian, or person in loco parentis has sought to instill in the minor.

(3) Services provided to a minor under this section shall be limited to not more than 12 sessions or 4 months per request for services. After the twelfth session or fourth month of services the mental health professional shall terminate the services or, with the consent of the minor, notify the parent, guardian, or person in loco parentis to obtain consent to provide further outpatient services.

(4) The minor's parent, guardian, or person in loco parentis is not liable for the costs of services that are received by a minor under subsection (1).

(5) This section does not relieve a mental health professional from his or her duty to report suspected child abuse or neglect under section 3 of the child protection law, Act No. 238 of the Public Acts of 1975, being section 722.623 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-330-1707

WHAT CAN I EXPECT IN SESSIONS?

After your intake session and rapport building (where I get to know more about you), sessions are driven by you! I will typically ask if you have anything exciting to report or any big conflicts/big feelings? Together, we will reflect, dissect, and make a plan for how to handle similar situations in the future. We often check if goals have been met or need to be altered as treatment progresses. I do not give “homework”, but I do bring attention to what you would like to be mindful of in the coming week.

My aim is to be conversational and bounce ideas back and forth to make sure interventions are realistic for your lifestyle. You can expect someone who is going to meet you where you’re at (emotionally) and not be afraid to point out if you’re demonstrating regressed behaviors.

WHAT IS THE FEE FOR SERVICE AND CAN I USE INSURANCE?

My fee for a session ranges from $150-$200 per session. I am able to offer sliding scale fees for private-pay clients.

If you’d like to use insurance, I will ask that you verify your coverage details (coverage, deductible, copay or coinsurance) prior to our first session.

If you have insurance I am unable to accept, you may have out of network reimbursement benefits. This means you may be able to submit receipts from our sessions and get reimbursed some portion of the cost by your health insurance carrier. I can provide you with more in depth information on this if you’re interested.