Nancy Wender,  LCSW

Consultation/Scheduling of Sessions

The initial consultation is 1½ hours in length, and at the conclusion of the consultation, treatment recommendations will be offered and discussed.  In general, consultation for couples extends over four sessions:  the first with the couple together, and the succeeding two sessions with each partner alone, in order to gather and explore one’s family and relationship histories.  The fourth session brings the couple back together, in which treatment goals are reviewed and fine-tuned.

For subsequent sessions, meeting weekly or twice weekly is preferable, in order to maintain continuity and contact. Ongoing sessions for individuals are 50 minutes in length, one hour for couples.

Ms. Wender works in an interactive style in collaboration with her patient(s).

Payment

Billing/Insurance
Fees are determined in the initial consultation, depending on the number of sessions/week, the time of day and one’s financial situation.  However, the fee on a sliding scale basis is available according to one’s net household income.

Invoices are prepared at the end of the month.  Payment is expected from you at the session in which the invoice is presented, at the next session or by mail.

Ms. Wender will be happy to fill out an insurance form and submit it for reimbursement on the patient’s behalf, should the patient have out-of-network benefits as part of his/her policy.

Cancellation Policy
A minimum of 24 hours cancellation in advance of the session is expected.