Office policies

To ensure a successful partnership, we ask that all patients familiarize themselves with our practice policies. Below is a summary of the key Life Psychiatry policies:

Informed Consent
– Treatment is voluntary and can be stopped at any time. No guarantees are made about results.
– Patients are responsible for scheduling visits every 3 months to continue receiving medication.

Payment Policy
– A valid credit/debit card or bank account must be on file. Cash is not accepted.

Fees
– Late Cancellations & Reschedules: $100 for changes made less than 48 business hours in before the appointment.
– No-Show/Lateness: $100 for missed appointments or lateness.
– Payment Fees: $25 fee for declined or late payments.
– Additional Fees: Additional fees apply for refills, forms, and admin paperwork billed in 15-minute increments. These fees are not covered by insurance.
– Patient Responsibility: Insurance is billed as a courtesy to our patients. Patients are responsible for charges not covered by insurance.

Cancellations & Rescheduling
– Changes must be made at least 48 business hours before the appointment. After one late change, a $100 deposit may be required for future appointments.

Crisis Management
– Life Psychiatry is not a crisis center. For emergencies, go to the nearest emergency room or call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline by dialing 988; or text the Crisis Text Line by texting “home” to 741-741.

Termination Policy
– Treatment may end for non-compliance, repeated no-shows, or disruptive behavior.