What does Kim’s evaluation process entail?
Intake paperwork consisting of several questionnaires is sent out to you before the initial appointment via email. These assessments should be completed and returned 48 hours prior to the initial session. The first session is framed to help create a profile of overall functioning and helps Kim and you to work together to determine preliminary goals. A follow-up appointment will be scheduled before concluding the process.
Why is it necessary to have myself or my child evaluated first? Can’t we skip the evaluation or initial intake appointment and treat what’s going on?
Without first completing an intake or having access to findings from another recent testing (such as neuropsychological or neuro-educational reports), it is too difficult for Kim to determine a baseline of functioning that will allow for appropriately individualized and targeted treatment.
How often do I or my child typically need to come for treatment? For how long?
Since every individual’s situation is unique, it is not possible to determine how much coaching or therapy will be required for remediation. Some clients come once a week, while others opt for every other week while engaging in a personalized comprehensive home treatment program in the interim weeks. In person or virtual sessions are both viable options. Goals and outcomes will be determined with your input after the initial evaluation, and ongoing monitoring will occur to track progress over time.
Can we engage in family support/mindful parenting without Kim seeing our child for executive functioning coaching or occupational therapy?
Every child or adolescent is a unique individual; family experiences are varied by nature and dynamic. Therefore, the treatment of your child by Kim in tandem is integral to determining what appropriate mindful parenting approaches will best fit your family; recommendations are custom-tailored based on the specific dynamics occurring in your home environment.
What types of payment do you accept?
Cash, checks, and Venmo are all accepted forms of payment. Credit cards are accepted via Square and will be charged with an additional 3.5% processing fee.
Do you accept insurance? What can you provide to help with “out-of-pocket” reimbursement?
Kim does not accept insurance. A receipt will be provided at the end of the evaluation and each session that is pre-formatted to provide the necessary information your insurance company requires for “out-of-pocket” practitioners. A referring doctor or your child’s pediatrician can also provide you with a prescription for “occupational therapy evaluation and treatment” that lists an accepted “ICD-10” diagnostic code that you can also submit to insurance; doing it this way may (but not always) help to identify the services as “medically necessary.” It is recommended to first contact your provider directly to determine reimbursement amounts and limitations before receiving any coaching/therapy.
Money is tight. What can I do to get the services my child needs?
Kim cannot offer services at a reduced rate. Payment plans can be negotiated at a pre-arranged rate and scheduled before the initial evaluation. Any written evaluations or reports will be released once payment for session have been received in full.