Fees and Payment Information

Dr. Ward is a private-pay provider. Fees are based on the type and duration of service and reflect the time, training, and care involved in each appointment. All fees are discussed clearly before scheduling, and a complimentary 15 minute consultation is available to determine whether services are a good fit.

Therapy Services

Therapy focuses on emotional insight, practical strategies, and collaborative treatment planning.

• Individual therapy (50 minutes): $225

• Couples or family therapy (50 minutes): $275

Psychological Evaluations

Psychological evaluations include interviews, testing, scoring, interpretation, report writing, and a feedback session. Fees vary depending on the type of assessment, the number of testing hours, and the individual needs of each client.

Evaluation services include, but are not limited to:

• ADHD and diagnostic evaluations

• Autism and neurodevelopmental evaluations

• Comprehensive adult psychological evaluations

Clients receive a detailed estimate and an explanation of the evaluation process before scheduling. You are welcome to contact Dr. Ward directly to discuss your evaluation needs and to receive individualized fee information.

Insurance

Dr. Ward is currently an out of network provider and does not bill insurance directly. Clients may request a detailed superbill to submit to their insurance company for possible reimbursement. Coverage varies by plan and should be confirmed directly with the insurer.

Payment

Payment is due at the time of service unless otherwise specified. Accepted payment methods include credit cards, HSA cards, and FSA cards.

Clients receive information about all fees and billing practices prior to beginning services, consistent with California law and the APA Ethics Code.

Cancellation Policy

The cancellation policy is intended to support the responsible use of clinical time and maintain availability for clients who need appointments.

• Therapy appointments canceled with fewer than 24 hours notice: charged one third of the session cost.

• Therapy appointments canceled less than 2 hours before the appointment or missed without notice: billed at the full session rate.

• Psychological evaluation appointments require 48 hours notice due to the extended time reserved for testing.

• Evaluation cancellations within the 48 hour window: charged one third of the evaluation fee.

• Evaluation appointments canceled less than 2 hours before the appointment or missed without notice: billed at the full evaluation rate.

Exceptions may be made in cases of illness, emergencies, or situations protected under California law. Clients are encouraged to discuss any concerns about the cancellation policy.

Sliding Scale

A limited number of sliding scale appointments are available based on financial need. Availability varies and can be discussed during the consultation call. Adjusted rates are determined collaboratively and documented in the client’s financial agreement.