It’s your call

Therapy only happens if you give it a chance. I’d love to hear from you: call (415) 702 1568 or email dr-laurel@dr-laurel.com.

Before scheduling a first session, we’ll arrange a consultation call. This first conversation will last approximately 15 minutes by phone and there’s no associated fee. During this time we can gather any information we may need. We’ll also decide at that time whether we’d like to schedule a first session.

In your initial voice or email message, include your name, phone number, and some different times you are available to talk by phone. Please note that I will be calling from a number with no caller ID.

Location

We can have sessions in San Francisco, remotely, or a hybrid of the two.

My office is located in San Francisco’s Mission District. Public transportation (BART and Muni) stop 1-2 blocks away.

Remote psychotherapy sessions are held virtually on a HIPAA-compliant video platform.

Forms for NEw Patients

Before our initial session together, there will be some forms to review and sign. You will receive access to view and sign them electronically via a secure Client Portal, which will be granted after the initial consultation. If any questions should arise, I am happy to address them either by phone beforehand or at the start of our initial meeting.

• Informed Consent for Individual and Couples Psychotherapy

• HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

• Confidential Contact Information Form

Good Faith Estimate

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining the estimated expense of your medical care. This medical care includes the cost of any non-emergency medical care for items or services, such as medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees. These services include psychotherapy. Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good FaithEstimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.