Fees for Services
Fees: Dr. Dietrich's fee for treatment is $150 per session. The fee is the same for individual therapy and for couple therapy. Each session is 50 minutes in duration; however, longer sessions may be available if they would be appropriate for your circumstances.
Fees for psychologists are not covered under the BC Medical Services Plan; however they are covered (up to a specified limit) under many extended medical plans (e.g., Great West Life, Sun Life). Fees for psychological services are also deductible as a medical expense on your income tax return.
Unless other arrangements are made, fees are paid at the end of each session, and may be made by cash, cheque or credit card. An official receipt will be issued when payment is received. Individuals who have private extended medical coverage (e.g., Sunlife) usually submit their receipts to the private insurer for reimbursement.
Dr. Dietrich is a registered provider with the Crime Victim Assistance Program, Residential Historical Abuse Program, Pacific Blue Cross (R.C.M.P., Department of National Defence, Veterans Affairs), and others.
Individuals who receive funding for treatment through the Crime Victim Assistance Program should bring the letter they receive from the program, which will indicate the claim number and the number of hours approved for treatment. Dr. Dietrich will bill the program directly.
For those who are funded by ICBC, fee arrangements and terms are usually made between Dr. Dietrich and your lawyer or an ICBC adjuster. If you have been involved in a Motor Vehicle Accident and have symptoms arising from the accident, you may wish to contact your lawyer or your adjuster to see if you are eligible for treatment funding.
Those who have coverage through Pacific Blue Cross (e.g., Canadian Forces; VA; RCMP) must have a form completed; Dr. Dietrich has forms available for this purpose.
If psychological services are covered in whole or in part by an organization not mentioned here and you are not sure if you are covered, please discuss this with Dr. Dietrich or your insurer.
