Important Information for Parents of Teens and Young Adults

1. Parents of teenagers and young adults who are responsible for payment and/or are legal guardians must attend the first session in order to sign or countersign all the necessary financial paperwork (i.e., Office Policy and Informed Consent, Financial Policy, and Insurance Form).

2. Thereafter, teenagers must be accompanied by an adult at all times while on premises.

3. Out-of-pocket charges are due at the time of service. Please let us know if you would like to put your credit card on file for automatic charges on the day of service.

4. Please note the following policy regarding charges for missed sessions:
-Individual therapy missed with 24 hour notice: No Charge
-Individual therapy missed without 24 hour notice:  Full Fee
-Teen or Parent Group missed with 24 hour notice: $20.00 per one teen or parent or
$30.00 if both parents attend.
-Teen or Parent Group missed without 24 hour notice: Full Fee
-Missed sessions are not billable to insurance and need to be paid before or at your
next scheduled session.

5. The Teen Program requires that at least one parent or primary caregiver attend Parent Group. . The group can be scheduled on the same day and time as your child’s skills group. The group is 16 weeks in duration. Groups cannot be alternately attended by parents (at least one parent must attend consistently). Parent Group is not billable to insurance. The fee for the group is $40.00 per session for one parent/caregiver or $60.00 for two.

6. The Teen Program requires that every fourth session, a parent/primary caregiver attends. Of note: This purpose of this session is to review your child’s treatment goals, progress in the program, and to discuss any concerns or questions you might have. If family therapy is warranted referrals will be provided.

7. After hours telephone coaching is available for teens and young adults by their individual therapist. Parent group leaders are available for parents who are in need of assistance outside the parent group. If you have a question, concern, or would like to convey information regarding your child’s treatment, please leave a voicemail for their individual therapist. He/she will attempt to return your call within a 24-48 hour period.