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Appointments

Appointments can be scheduled by telephone, email, or by completing the inquiry form on this website. Initial consultations take 60 minutes and are an opportunity for Dr. Weiss to learn about what brought you in and what your goals are for therapy. This is also a chance for you to ask questions. The best outcomes come from a good therapeutic match between a therapist and client. Clients should feel comfortable with their therapist and feel that their therapist understands and will be able to help them overcome the difficulties they are facing. At the end of the initial consultation you will discuss whether you would like to move forward with therapy and will make a plan for next steps. Typically therapy takes place on a weekly basis and each session is 50 minutes. Dr. Weiss is an out-of-network provider. All patients are responsible for payment of fees ($300/session). Dr. Weiss will provide clients with a "super bill" that they can submit to their insurance company for reimbursement. Dr. Weiss offers in person & virtual appointments, this can be discussed during the inquiry/intake process.

24-hour Cancellation and Missed Appointment Policy

Appointments are time held exclusively in reserve for your specific use. You may change your appointment by calling the office at (617) 548-8557 or by sending an email within 24 hours of the scheduled visit. Full session fees ($300/session) will be charged for missed appointments that are not cancelled within this 24-hour advance time frame. Appointments that are scheduled for a Monday must be cancelled by the previous Friday during business hours.

Confidentiality and Privacy of Information

The privacy of your sensitive information is extremely important. This trust is protected and backed by the law. The law protects the relationship between a patient and a psychologist as privileged and protected health information. Information will not be disclosed without express written permission by the patient. As a rule, private information about your personal treatment will never be shared with family, friends, employers, or schools without your explicit request to do so.

EXCEPTIONS TO PRIVACY OF INFORMATION INCLUDE:

  • Suspected child abuse or dependent adult or elder abuse, for which I am required by law to report this to the appropriate authorities immediately.

  • If a patient is threatening serious bodily harm to another person, I must notify the police and inform the intended victim.

  • If a patient intends to harm himself or herself, I will make every effort to enlist their cooperation in insuring their safety. If they do not cooperate, I will take further measures without their permission that are provided to me by law in order to ensure their safety.