Amber Bauerle, LCSW, is a clinical member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). She completed a bachelor’s degree in psychology at Utah State University and a Master’s Degree in Social Work focused on psychotherapy at Eastern Washington University. She has been working as a mental health treatment provider for 20 years. Ms. Bauerle is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, license #9399264-3501. The ethical codes of NASW guide her work.

METHODS/TRAINING:
Ms. Bauerle is an interactive, solution-focused therapist and specializes in developing individualized treatment to meet each client’s needs. Cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, psychodynamic therapy, EMDR, and Gottman methods are the most commonly used.

CONFIDENTIALITY:
Information discussed during therapy sessions is held in strict confidence. Personally, identifying information will not be disclosed without the client’s written permission.

EXCEPTIONS TO CONFIDENTIALITY:
The law mandates that information be reported if a client reports child abuse, the abuse of a disabled adult, or a threat to harm self or others. Client information may also be disclosed for the purpose of billing or if subpoenaed by a court or other legal authority. Please review and sign the Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA) form. A copy will be provided to you at your first visit.

CANCELLATION POLICY:
Your appointment time is reserved for you; therefore, you will be charged a fee of $80 for a missed appointment if you have failed to notify Ms. Bauerle within 24 hours prior to a scheduled appointment time. (Note: Insurance plans will not pay for missed or late-cancelled sessions.) If Ms. Bauerle is responsible for the cancellation, your next session will be free of charge.

INSURANCE & BILLING:
Vantage Point Counseling’s billing service, NW Clinical Billing, will first bill insurance companies and then clients the remaining balance. Private pay fees and copayments are due at the time of each session. Unpaid balances of client accounts beyond 60 days may be transferred to a collection agency. It is each client’s responsibility to keep Ms. Bauerle informed of any insurance coverage or address change.

COUNSELING/SERVICE FEES:
Intake session $200, individual session & family/marriage therapy $175. Sessions are 55-60 minutes. These fees will be billed to your insurance, and you will be responsible for the copayment or deductible amount payable at the time of our session. Payments are due at the beginning of each session.

Involvement by Ms. Bauerle in legal proceedings on your behalf is charged at $300 per hour, including preparation and travel time.

Telephone calls (more than 15 min.) related to clinical issues or are more than to discuss scheduling will be billed to you at the prorated private rate of $140 (based on length of call).

IN AN EMERGENCY:
Please note that due to a full schedule, Ms. Bauerle will not be available for clinical emergencies, either within business hours or after hours. In the case of a clinical emergency, please call the Utah crisis line (801)587-3000, call 911, or go to a hospital emergency room. Once you are able, please also inform Ms. Bauerle of the emergency that has occurred.

CORRESPONDENCE:
Per ethical guidelines, text and email use is restricted to scheduling purposes, not therapy or therapeutic feedback.