Appointments

Telemedicine

All initial assessment and individual therapy sessions will be delivered using online communications and videoconferencing (also known as "telemedicine") in a format that protects your privacy (a HIPAA-compliant virtual meeting space such as Zoom or Google Meet). Research shows that CBT-I is just as effective using telemedicine as it is face-to-face. Videoconferencing allows clients the flexibility and convenience of meeting with Dr. Detweiler-Bedell in a private location of their choosing within the state of Oregon.

Short-Term Therapy

Prior to the Initial Assessment session, you will fill out a confidential, online assessment form that will allow Dr. Detweiler-Bedell to carefully tailor her treatment to your needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia is not only effective but also short-term. Individual Therapy Sessions begin about a week after the Initial Assessment, and most clients complete their treatment after 4 to 6 Individual Therapy Sessions, which typically are scheduled every other week.

Cost of Services

Dr. Detweiler-Bedell accepts all major credit cards, and her rates are as follows:

• Initial Insomnia Assessment: $250

• Individual Therapy Sessions: $215/session

• Empowered Relief for Pain: $200/class (sliding scale available by request) 

Payment is collected prior to or at the time of service. Up-front payment of the first four Individual Therapy Sessions is discounted to a total cost of $800, and subsequent sessions are scheduled, as needed, at a
rate of $215 per session. 

Cancellation Policy

All appointments must be cancelled more than 24 hours in advance, except in the case of a true emergency. Please contact Dr. Detweiler-Bedell by email as soon as you know you will not be able to keep your appointment in order to avoid paying the full fee for your missed assessment or therapy session. If Dr. Detweiler-Bedell is unable to keep an appointment with you for any reason, she will reschedule you for her earliest opening.

Insurance

Dr. Detweiler-Bedell is not a participating provider on any insurance networks, but she will provide a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your care is likely to cost. Insurance plans that cover services performed by an out-of-network provider may reimburse a percentage of the cost of your care. Please contact your insurance provider to determine your out-of-network benefits. Regardless of the amount your insurance reimburses, you are responsible for full payment of your bill at the time of service.

Next Steps

If you are comfortable with the terms of service, including the cost of treatment and the use of videoconferencing for all meetings, email Dr. Detweiler-Bedell to discuss next steps: Jerusha@SleepBetterPDX.com 

If you do not have access to reliable cellular data or internet, or if you do not have a private location within the state of Oregon in which to participate in the sessions, there are a number of accredited Sleep Centers that should be able to help you with diagnosis and treatment.