It may be perfectly all right . . . and even admirable to reduce your fees to accommodate clients' financial needs when you are able. However, before you reduce those fees, take time . . .
To assess your own sense of value and worth. Make sure it's not muddying your decisions about {...}
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Archives for 2011
Ask Tamara – The Logistics Of Changing To A Different Practice Setting
Barbara H. Salkewicz is a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice with Adults and Children Behavioral Health in Brick, New Jersey. Earlier this month, Barbara wrote me to share her concerns about working in this insurance based practice and earning less money than she feels she is {...}
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“Backing Into Insurance” After A Lapse In Coverage
Have you (or a client) had a lapse in coverage with health insurance? If so, you are probably aware of how difficult and expensive it can be to resume coverage. My colleague, Cheri Hoffer, is a business owner and freelance writer in Boulder, Colorado who has recently shared her own story of {...}
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Out-Of-Network Responsibilities For Mental Health Providers
For those of you, like me, who choose not to work directly with insurance companies, you are considered to be an out-of-network provider.
A mental health provider I will call "John" wrote in asking for clarification about his out-of-network responsibilities . . . .
A new client whose health {...}
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