Appointment Information
Dr. Santhi offers in-person and virtual appointments from Tuesday through Friday, including evening and Saturday options to accommodate your schedule.
Your journey towards healing begins with an email contact.
We can schedule an in-person five minute conversation if you would prefer. This initial conversation allows us to explore the challenges you're facing and ensure that our services align with your needs.
Transparent Pricing
Couples Counseling
Intake Sessions: $200/person
50-minute session: $280
80-minute session: $320
Individual Therapy
Initial intake appointment: $200
50-minute session: $200
80-minute session: $300
I also offer limited sliding scale options for graduate and undergraduate students who demonstrate significant financial need with supporting documentation (e.g., W-2 forms, payment stub, student verification identification). Payment can be made with cash, VISA/MC/Discover/AMEX debit or credit card, or a personal check. If you have insurance coverage, I will gladly provide you with a receipt or statement for filing your insurance claim through my online portal. You can also use your FSA/HSA account to pay for your services.
Missed Appointments and Cancellation Policy
Emergencies can arise unexpectedly, but I kindly ask for more than 24 hours' notice if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment. Failure to provide timely notice will result in a charge for the reserved session time.
Please note that rescheduling an appointment within the same week without 24 hours notice will also incur a charge.
Confidentiality
Confidentiality is paramount in therapy, and your trust is essential to the counseling process. Your personal information shared during sessions is kept strictly confidential and will not be disclosed to any outside party without your express written consent. However, there are certain circumstances where disclosure may be required by law or ethical guidelines, such as situations involving imminent danger to yourself or others, abuse or neglect of vulnerable individuals, or legal proceedings. Rest assured that your privacy and confidentiality are respected and upheld at all times.
For more information about confidentiality or to address any concerns, please feel free to discuss them with Dr. Santhi Periasamy during your sessions. You may also contact the American Psychological Association at www.apa.org or the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists at (512) 305-7700 or www.tsbep.state.tx.us.