FAQ

As mentioned earlier, confidentiality is one of the most valued tenets of professional practice. However, there may be times when you might wish Dr. Dries could share information with others. This can be accomplished easily once you sign consent to speak with other parties (including school district personnel, an employer, or medical doctor). You can trust that Dr. Dries will not discuss your case without your permission, except when required by State law or ethical guidelines. These situations are limited to those noted below and focus primarily on maintaining client safety:

• if Dr. Dries suspects you are in danger of harm from another party (including in a situation of abuse, domestic violence, or neglect);
• if Dr. Dries suspects you are in danger of harm from yourself or of causing harm to another party;
  and/or
• if required by a court of law.

Payment, in form of cash or check, is expected at the time the service is rendered, unless an alternate arrangement has been agreed to previously. Checks should be made out to Carlea Dries, Psy.D., LLC. It is important to maintain an open dialogue about any financial barriers to treatment as Dr. Dries may be willing to consider a sliding scale. 

Dr. Dries does not participate in any insurance panels or plans. Clients are responsible for submitting any claims directly to their insurance carrier.

Continuing treatment requires active engagement from both the client and therapist, which generally is achieved through a regular appointment structure. Dr. Dries will work with you to reserve scheduled time for which the client is responsible to maintain. If you are unable to keep a given appointment without providing at least 24-hour notice, the policy is to charge for the missed session. There is no fee for rescheduling with more than 24-hour notice.

No. Dr. Dries is a licensed psychologist, not a medical physician. Therefore, she does not prescribe medication or provide any medication recommendations. However, if it is suspected that medication may be beneficial during the assessment or treatment process, Dr. Dries may work with a psychiatrist or other appropriate provider with whom you contract.