For New Patients
Every individual has a need for adequate information concerning the treatment they are about to enter and how it may affect their health. To let you know how Dr. Laue approaches therapy, she has prepared the following statement and asks that you read it, and sign it at your first appointment, indicating that you have read and understood the contents.
Appointments & Rates
FIRST SESSION
Appointments are scheduled according to the needs of the individual and the desired treatment outcome. The first session will be a 90-minute consultation for which there is a $360 charge.
Because of the complexity of telemedicine, the initial appointment is 2 hours in length and the charge is $425.
This longer session is necessary in order for a more complete medical and psychological history to be completed, as well as to allow time for explaining how we might work together. It is important that a four-page medical history (provided by the office) be filled out prior to the first appointment so that our time together can be used efficiently. Call 785.841.1243 during regular business hours to schedule an appointment.
SUBSEQUENT SESSIONS
The fee for a sixty-minute session is $220 to $295, depending on the services provided.
For non-emergency questions, you can reach Dr. Laue through the office during regular business hours. Phone conversations requiring more than 10 minutes will be billed at $30 per ten-minute segment. Payment will be due at your next session.
If a patient is on pharmaceutical medication and needs this to be called in to a pharmacy there will be a $25 charge for this service. Usually if someone is taking pharmaceutical medication this will be taken care of during a regular appointment and no extra charge is incurred.
Once a therapeutic relationship has been established, a forty-five minute therapy session may be able to be scheduled. (This shorter session is for current or former clients who have already completed a course of treatment with Dr. Laue, and may need an occasional “refresher”).
INSURANCE
Dr. Laue does not take insurance. You will need to pay the entire fee at the time of service. A “super-bill” will be prepared for those who file on their own, or use for tax purposes.
New Patient Intake Forms
To give yourself time to fill out these forms to your best ability, and to maximize your time with Dr. Laue at your first visit, please download, print and complete the following paperwork prior to coming to our office:
Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
We often get questions regarding our services; most fall into these five basic categories. Here are a few representative ones, with links to the parts of our website which explain in greater detail:
+ How much will this cost?
No two people are the same so the cost can vary widely. The initial 90-minute evaluation is $360, due at the time of appointment. After that, lab tests and the length and frequency of therapy visits will determine your total outlay. Please see "Rates & Insurance."
+ Will you create a payment plan for me?
We take cash, checks, and all major credits cards, and even though we cannot offer “in-house” financing, we have made arrangements for a dedicated credit card with an interest-free option available to those with good credit through Advance Care Card.
+ How long will it take before I am feeling better?
Again, each person is different. Part of your rate of recovery depends on how much work you are willing to put into the changes that need to happen in your life. Some people need serious life style changes which may take time to implement! Supplements can change things around in as quickly as a week or two, or may take six to twelve months to reach maximum benefit. You will have a better idea of this after your initial consultation.
+ What about pharmaceutical drugs?
Although we do not do “med checks” as a general rule in this practice, if you are on pharmaceuticals, we will continue them until you are feeling better and then slowly withdraw them at the pace with which you feel comfortable. Dr. Laue has often found that people who are not yet on pharmaceuticals often respond well to other interventions — and then do not have to experience the sometimes difficult withdrawal associated with many drugs.
+ What will Dr. Laue and her associates do to help me feel better?
Read through “Services & Specialties” section to get an idea of the broad range of services we offer. We prefer to explore the levels of healing starting with the biological levels, then incorporate the emotional, mental and spiritual levels to help you manifest your optimal level of wellness.
An example: Patient “A” might have an unrecognized (undiagnosed) gluten sensitivity, which in turn causes inflammation, which then results in migraine headaches, poor sleep and anxiety — all from an associated cortisol disruption. Cortisol is your “fight-or-flight” hormone, which optimally ramps up in the morning to get you going for the day. So in this case, you can see the need to explore several levels of healing — starting with the physical body — to get to the underlying cause.
We hope you will read through this website carefully to get a good idea of how Dr. Laue works with clients, and to help you decide if this practice is a “good fit” for achieving your health goals — physical, mental-emotional, and spiritual. Feel free to give us a call at 785.841.1243 if you have any questions!
“I initially sought care with Dr. Laue because of her wholistic approach to psychological care. I was drawn to Dr. Laue’s care because I valued that a health care provider, with her exceptional credentials, would put the time and care into treating through a variety of methods, not just medication. Her therapy taught me how to manage my mind and body in ways I had not previously encountered. I found that through practicing and applying the mindfulness that Dr. Laue offered, I was able to make progress under my own power. This remains the greatest gift I could have received.”