A note on insurance: We recommend for our clients to speak with their insurance provider prior to scheduling services with WPS. Specifically to ensure clients have all the information that is needed to make informed decisions about anticipated out-of-pocket expenses, pre-certification requirements, and claim instructions.

A note on equity and bartering: We understand that in some circumstances, clients may not be able to begin services due to financial hardship. Each WPS provider may offer a sliding scale option and/or the opportunity to barter for services. According to the American Psychological Association’s Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct, bartering is defined as “the acceptance of goods, services, or other nonmonetary remuneration from clients/patients in return for psychological services. Psychologists may barter only if (1) it is not clinically contraindicated, and (2) the resulting arrangement is not exploitative”, (APA, 2017, 6.05) In some unique situations this option may be appropriate. If you have additional questions, please discuss them with your WPS clinician.