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FAQsInsurance CoverageMost insurance companies and extended health care plans cover a specified amount for the services of a Registered Psychologist. If you are uncertain, you can contact your provider to inquire. We will provide a receipt for your submission to your benefits company, for all other benefit plan holders.
Currently, direct billing submission for those with Alberta Blue Cross and Alberta School Employee (ASEBP) benefit plans may be available. Please check with your counsellor to confirm. BalanceWorks is also a provider for RCMP, Canadian Armed Forces, and Veteran's Affairs plans. Direct billing, per session and maximum, amounts are set by your plan. Please refer to your policy to determine these amounts. FeesRegistered Psychologist
Services with a Registered Psychologist are billed at a rate of $220 per therapy hour, in accordance with the recommended fee schedule designated by the Psychologists' Association of Alberta. Registered Provisional Psychologist Registered Provisional Psychologists practice under supervision and engage in consultation while working alongside an experienced clinician. Registered Provisional Psychologists provide a great value for their services. Services with a Registered Provisional Psychologist are billed at a rate of $160 per therapy hour. Pre-Licensed Counsellors Pre-Licensed Counsellors practice under supervision and engage in consultation while working alongside an experienced clinician using evidence-based treatment approaches to counselling. They are a great choice for individuals that may have financial limitations to their counselling budget. The services of a Pre-Licensed Counsellor may not be covered by insurance health plans, but may be considered as a medical expense for tax purposes. Services with Pre-Licensed Counsellors are billed at a rate of $125 per therapy hour. Payment of Services Visa, MasterCard and Debit are accepted. Fees are to be paid in full at time of appointment. AppointmentsCounselling services are by appointment only. Individual session length is typically 50 minutes.
Cancellations and Missed AppointmentsA counselling session requires that a significant amount of time be reserved. In order to be fair to you, your counsellor, and other clients who are needing appointments, we have a policy requiring that the regular fee be charged for appointments that are not cancelled or rescheduled, 24 hours in advance.
What to ExpectUncertainty can be stressful. Therefore, knowing what to expect can assist in understanding the counselling process at BalanceWorks. Upon attending the first session you will be asked to complete intake forms, which will provide important information to the counsellor about the reasons you have come to counselling. During the first session, discussion regarding client goals or concerns will be explored. BalanceWorks seeks to provide a comfortable environment to work towards your therapeutic goals.
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If you are in crisis or require immediate care, go to your nearest emergency centre or call 9-1-1.
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