Client Information and Appointment Request Form

Dr. Bear typhical business hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00AM-7:00PM. Dr. Bear occasionally available after 7 PM on weekdays and also occasionally available on weekends and Holidays.  

Clients should contact insurance company before client first appointment for authorizations and to determine client deductible or payment portion. The client's payment portion is due at the time of service. If client do not know client portion, Dr. Bear will collect my self-pay rates of $250 for a new intake, $175 for a 60-minute session, $150 for a 45-minute session, and $100 for a 30-minute session at the time of service. Couples sessions are $200 per hour. For psychological testing, I charge $225 per hour. Insurance companies do not always cover psychological testing, so it is the client's responsibility to verify their insurance benefits for psychological testing. 

Yes, Dr. Bear accept most major credit cards, including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and HSA cards. Dr. Bear also accept checks and cash. 

Dr. Bear self-pay fees are $250 for the first intake appointment (75-90 minutes), $175 for 60-minute sessions, $150 for 45-minute sessions, and $225 per hour for testing and assessment. 

 No. 

No. However, when medication is indicated, Dr. Bear can refer client to a psychiatrist or primary care physician.

The initial appointment lasts 75-90 minutes. Additional sessions are available in 30-minute, 45-minute, or 60-minute intervals.

Please contact Dr. Bear via email about billing questions, and she will answer client questions within 5 business days. drbear@drbarbarabear.com. Client may also ask billing questions in the HIPAA-compliant message system in the Simple Practice Portal.

Psychological and personality evaluations, career and vocational testing.

Psychotherapy is not easily described in general statements. It varies on the personalities of the therapist and the patient and the particular issues the patient chooses to discuss.

APA - American Psychological Association

NCPA - North Carolina Psychological Association

GCPA-Guilford County Psychological Association

 TCC- Triad Coaching Connection Board Member