Frequently Asked Questions
Tamara is certified to provide a formal autism diagnosis for ages 12 months to adults, by administering the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, 2nd edition (ADOS-2) along with other assessments based on written and formal interviews as well as parent/teacher feedback forms.
Telehealth appointments are offered through a secure platform.
Tamara offers evening appointments until 6pm and Saturday afternoon appointments.
Tamara does not accept cases with child custody, DCS, SSD, or any legal issues, and she does not provide recommendations for court hearings, as this is not her area of expertise.
Tamara accepts Aetna, Cigna, BCBS, United Healthcare, Oxford, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar Health. Your Copay or coinsurance fee will differ depending on your healthcare plan. Your copay or coinsurance fee will differ depending on
Out of Network for all other insurance. A super bill is provided upon request for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
Comprehensive Diagnostic Autism Evaluation for Ages 12 Months to Adults
$925
Intake Session (First Appointment)
$230
The intake session is designed to allow our therapists to get to know you and your specific needs, so they can create a treatment plan that is tailored to your individual goals and objectives.
Ongoing Therapy (After First Appointment) Ongoing therapy can include individual counseling, couples counseling and family counseling.
Individual/Family Therapy or Adult Pt w/Partner 50min
$175
Family Therapy w/Parent(s) & Child 50min
$175
Family Therapy w/Parent(s) & Child +1 Sibling 50min
$200
Family Therapy w/o Pt 50min- This typically applies to parents of minor children or parents as guardians of adult children.
$175
Family Therapy w/o Pt Telehealth 30min
$90
Saturday Individual/Family Therapy or Pt w/Partner 50min
$225
Saturday Family Therapy w/Parent(s) & Child
$225
Saturday Family Therapy w/Parent(s) & Child +1 Sibling
$250
In Home Individual/Family Therapy +Travel
$350
Group
$60 ea or $230 for 4-wk pkg, $440 for 8-week pkg, $648 for 12-wk pkg
IEP/504 Participation
$175
Late Cancellation/No Show Fee- $125
Appointments must be canceled 24 hours in advance to avoid a fee.
Tamara accepts all debit/credit cards, flexible spending account (FSA)/health savings account (HSA) cards, and cash.
Private pay only. Sliding fee scale available upon request.
Trauma Counseling
If you have experienced trauma, it is important to seek help from a qualified therapist. Tamara is trained to help you work through the trauma and develop healthy coping strategies. She offers a variety of trauma-focused therapies to meet your unique needs including Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) & Brainspotting.
A $125 fee will be assessed for missed sessions or or late cancellation without a 24-hour notification of a need to cancel.
Missed or late canceled appointment fees must be paid in full before scheduling your next appointment. We are happy to reschedule you once the outstanding balance for the late cancellation is paid.
