About Appointments
My psychotherapy practice is part time with appointments available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays up to four weeks in advance. Psychotherapy visits are available through secure video-conferencing. In person appointments are not offered at this time. Clients need a desktop or laptop computer, tablet, or smart phone with good internet connection.
Virtual Office: located in Littleton Colorado
Office Phone: 303-351-2251
Office Email: rachael.stclaire@hush.com
Text Messaging: I do not communicate with clients using SMS text messaging because SMS text messaging is not a secure and private .
“Get Acquainted” Visit - 20 Minutes
A 20 minute “Get Acquainted” visit may be scheduled at no charge before becoming a client for the following reasons:
Psychotherapy is an investment of time and resources so it’s wise to meet each other before we begin working together. Is my interpersonal style and approach a good fit for you?
Tele-psychology visits using video-conferencing may not be the most effective or safest method for some problems, such as self-harm or suicide behaviors. Would in-person visits be a better option for your mental health concerns?
Tele-psychology requires access to a computer, tablet or smart phone with video-conferencing capability and knowing how to use it. We can check to make sure the video-conferencing is working on your device.
You can review my practice policies and consent forms ahead of time and be prepared to ask any questions.
If we decide to work together, an Initial Assessment Visit may be scheduled through my Client Portal.
Select a “get acquainted” visit through my Client Portal, and I will confirm the appointment by secure email from rachael.stclaire@hush.com.
Initial Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation Visit- 50 Minutes
An Initial Assessment visit may be scheduled whether or not we had a “Get Acquainted” visit. We will use the Initial Assessment time to review my telepsychology and practice policies and consent forms. I want to understand your reasons for seeking psychotherapy, and assess with you the nature of your mental health concerns. Over the first 3 visits, I will gather relevant information about you, assess any mental health symptoms , and develop a treatment plan collaboratively with you. I am required to determine a mental health diagnosis for the purpose of insurance coverage.
Select an Initial Assessment visit through my Client Portal, and I will confirm the appointment by secure email from rachael.stclaire@hush.com.
Return Individual Psychotherapy Visit- 50 minutes
Return clients may schedule individual and/or family therapy follow up visits. We will determine the frequency of visits needed to be effective to address your mental health concerns. I will provide an estimate for the number of visits or the length of psychotherapy, if known, to be effective for your mental health concerns. You are free to end our sessions at any time for any reason with or without discussing this with me.
Select a Return Psychotherapy visit through my Client Portal, and I will confirm the appointment by secure email from rachael.stclaire@hush.com.
Health Insurance and Fees
Kaiser Permanente Colorado: I am a credentialed provider with Kaiser Permanente Colorado. If you have Kaiser Permanente healthcare benefits, an initial assessment visit can be scheduled with me through Westside Behavioral Care. WestSide Behavioral staff will verify your benefits and copay/coinsurance if applicable. A credit card agreement must be on file with me for payment of any copayments/coinsurance, late cancellation and no show fees, if applicable.
Other Health Insurance: I am not contracted with any other health insurance companies. However, I can provide a professional statement of services with diagnosis, procedure codes, and dates of service if your plan allows reimbursement to you for out of network services.
Cash Fee-for-Service Clients: I accept clients who pay cash out of pocket for psychotherapy services. I will provide a statement of professional services with diagnosis, procedure codes, and dates of service. A credit card agreement must be on file with me for payment of any late cancellation and no show fees, if applicable.
Cancelled Appointments: Appointments must be cancelled at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled appointment through my Client Portal. A late cancellation fee of $50 will be charged to the credit card on file.
No Show for Appointments: My private practice is small with fixed operating expenses even when clients do not keep an appointment. A no-show fee of $50 will be charged to the credit card on file.
Visit Fees
Get Acquainted Visit - No Charge
20 min | $0
Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation
60 min | $200
Individual Psychotherapy
50 min | $150
Family Psychotherapy with patient present
50 min | $150
Family psychotherapy without patient present
50 min | $150