Policies
Clear Policies to Support Consistent, High-Quality Care
These policies help ensure appointments run smoothly, protect your privacy, and allow us to provide timely care to all patients.
Patient Portal: https://lbpsych.intakeq.com
Secure Messaging (Spruce): https://spruce.care/lbpsychiatry
Cancellations & No-Shows
We require one full business day notice to cancel or reschedule an appointment (24 hours, not including weekends/holidays).
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Appointments that are missed or canceled without adequate notice will be charged a $100 fee.
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Your appointment time is reserved specifically for you. Because we do not double-book visits, late cancellations and missed appointments prevent another patient from being seen.
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Please note: Future appointments may not be scheduled until outstanding fees are paid.
Communication (Phone & Email)
Email is not a secure method of communication and should not be used to discuss private health information. For clinical questions or sensitive information, please use the Patient Portal (you will receive access after registration) or schedule an appointment.
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Because we are often with patients during the day, we may not be able to answer calls immediately. Please leave a detailed voicemail, and we will respond as soon as possible.
If calls become frequent or time-intensive, this may be a sign that additional support is needed. In that situation, we may recommend scheduling an earlier follow-up appointment.
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Emergency Notice: If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
Payments & Insurance
A credit card may be kept on file to cover copays, deductibles, and late cancellation/no-show fees. We use an automatic payment system for convenience and to keep billing simple.
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If you are using insurance, we encourage you to contact your insurance company to verify benefits and confirm coverage, including out-of-network benefits when applicable.
Medication Refills
To request a refill, please contact your pharmacy first to check whether you already have refills available.
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If a refill is needed, requests must be submitted through our office at least 3 business days in advance (not including weekends or holidays). We cannot guarantee same-day refills or requests made with less than 3 business days notice.
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For safety and continuity of care:
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Patients must have a follow-up appointment scheduled in order for refills to be processed.
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Refill requests should be made with enough time to prevent running out of medication.
Questions?
​​If you have questions about these policies, feel free to review our FAQ page or contact our office for clarification.