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Confidentiality
What you say in therapy, your records, and even your attendance are confidential. Exceptions include:
- When you give written permission to release information
- When your records are subpoenaed for legal reasons
- When reporting is required or allowed by law (example: child abuse or neglect, extreme danger to self, elder abuse, danger to others)
A note about confidentiality and insurance; any third party payor (e.g., insurance, managed care, HMO, PPO) does have a right to review your records, thereby impacting your right to confidentiality. If you have further questions regarding using your insurance for mental health benefits, I will be happy to discuss it with you.
Fees
The fee for therapy is $125.00 per session (a session is 50 minutes). Fees are payable by cash or check at the beginning of the session.
Insurance
Always verify coverage with your insurance company as benefits are continuously changing. If I am a provider for your insurance company, I will process the billing. If I am not a provider, ask your insurance contact if they accept "out of network providers." I can provide you with a statement that you can submit for reimbursement. Please call for more information about insurance.
Professional Affiliations
- California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) — http://www.camft.org
- Santa Clara Valley Chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (SCV-CAMFT) South Region Chairperson — http://www.scv-camft.org
- Parents Helping Parents — http://www.php.com
An excellent site that lists support groups for parents of children with developmental and emotional challenges.
Other Links
- Psychology Today — http://www.psychologytoday.com
A good site with articles on mental health.
- Michele Winner's Center for Social Thinking — http://www.socialthinking.com
A wonderful site with additional links and recommended reading for children who are having difficulties with social and emotional development including Aspergers, Autism, and AD/HD.
- Kids Growth — http://www.kidsgrowth.com
This site provides information for parents written by pediatricians and other health professionals.
- National Institute of Mental Health — http://www.nimh.nih.gov
This site provides information on a variety of mental health issues.
- Next Door — http://www.nextdoor.org
A non-profit agency providing counseling, emergency shelter, legal assistance, a 24-hour hotline, and other services for victims of domestic violence.
Contact Information
Karen L. Smith, MFT
3880 S. Bascom Ave., Suite 216
San Jose, CA 95124
Phone: 408-377-1610
E-mail: therapist@karenlsmithmft.com
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Directions to My Office
From Highway 17
- Take the Camden Avenue exit.
- Turn left onto Camden Avenue.
- Turn right onto Bascom Avenue.
- Suite 216 is on the second level of the building.
From Highway 85
- Take the S. Bascom/Los Gatos Blvd. exit and go North onto Bascom Avenue.
- Turn into the driveway located on the right side of the building.
- Suite 216 is on the second level of the building.
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