Fequently Asked Questions About Private Practice Services:
1. How does it work?
First we speak for a few minutes on the phone to clarify your needs and whether they fit with my
services or not. Then we schedule a 50 minute consultation to discuss your situation in my
detail. After the first visit, my clients can take a personality test (the MMPI-2) that will help me to
get to know you faster. It can make the therapy much more efficient. The second session
involves feedback about the test results if you've taken the MMPI-2. In the second session we
try to decide on the course of treatment.
2. How long do I have to come?
The length of time varies on the person and their goals. Brief, solution oriented therapy as well
as longer term supportive and growth oriented therapies are available.
3. How long are the sessions?
Approximately 50 minutes. Sometimes people want more time and they schedule
a double sesion which is an hour and fourty-five minutes.
4. How much do you charge? Dr. Weiss-Wisdom $185 per session.
Dr. Jessica Buss, Psychological Assistant $100 Sliding Scale
available
5. Do you accept insurance?
Yes. We can bill any PPO for you. We are not contracted with any insurance companies for
reducted rates.Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, and Medicare are just a few. We do
not
accept HMO's. Please email or call the office with any questions that you have regarding your
insurance.
6. Do you have a sliding scale?
Yes. We do. Dr. Weiss-Wisdom has a few slots open at a time for sliding scale clients. Dr.
Jessica Buss has a sliding scale. Call us to see if there are any are open.
7. Are our visits confidential?
Yes, with three exceptions: If you tell us that you are planning on committing suicide, killing
someone, or that you know of a minor who is presently being molested. By law, we am obligated to try to protect you or the other person to be harmed and may have to break your confidence by calling the police for help.