Consultations Having trouble unsnarling a claim problem? Not sure how to fill out the claim form? Wondering whether insurance is right for your practice? An individual consultation may help address your unique questions and concerns. To schedule a consultation, click here. Professional consultation fees: 10 minutes or less: Free! 1/2 hour: $40 50 minutes: $75 About the Author Barbara Griswold, M.S., is a licensed marriage and family therapist and the author of Navigating the Insurance Maze: The Therapist's Complete Guide to Working with Insurance — And Whether You Should. She has over 18 years' experience as a preferred provider for more than 20 insurance networks. She provides phone consultations to therapists nationwide with insurance questions and problems, and travels around California talking to therapist groups about the ins and outs of working with insurance. She publishes a free monthly e-newsletter called "What Every Therapist Should Know About Insurance," and assists therapists in writing "managed care friendly" resumes in order to increase their chances of being accepted when applying to become a preferred provider. In addition to her private practice in San Jose, California, Barbara served for four years on the Ethics Committee for the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. Barbara Griswold, LMFT Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #27210 4100 Moorpark Avenue, Suite 116 San Jose, CA 95117 408.985.0846 BarbGris@aol.com   TO RECEIVE BARBARA'S FREE MONTHLY INSURANCE E-MAIL NEWSLETTER, CLICK HERE (Your information will remain confidential.)   UPCOMING WORKSHOPS "Sustaining Your Practice in a Recession: Is Insurance Worth the Hassle" Join us as we discuss one of the most emotional subjects in our field. I'll answer all your questions about working with insurance, and teach you: How to turn first-time callers into clients — even if you don't accept their insurance How to avoid the most common — and costly — mistakes therapists make Insider tips for speedy reimbursement How to get on "full" insurance plans How the recent healthcare laws are affecting our practices Monterey, CA January 14, 2012 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Monterey Chapter, California Assn. of Marriage and Family Therapists (non-members welcome!) Monterey Peninsula College Lecture Forum 101 980 Fremont Street, Monterey 4 CEUs for MFTs & LCSWs For more info. or to register, visit http://www.mccamft.org or contact Marcia Coulter at mcoultermft@sbcglobal.net or (831) 246-2941. San Jose, CA January 13, 2012 Time TBA Santa Clara Valley Chapter, California Assn. of Marriage and Family Therapists Newly-Licensed Support Group (North) 2-hour customized small group consultation Open to members licensed less than 2 years For info, contact barbgris@aol.comor (408) 985-0846. San Jose, CA February 25, 2012 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM John F. Kennedy University, NEW San Jose Campus 3031 Tisch Way, 100 Plaza East 4 CEUs for MFTs, LCSWs & Psychologists For more info. or to register, visit http://www.tinyurl.com/jfkusj or call JFK at (800) 557-1384. Berkeley, CA March 17, 2012 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM John F. Kennedy University, Berkeley Campus 2956 San Pablo Avenue, 2nd Floor 4 CEUs for MFTs, LCSWs, RNs & Psychologists For info: call JFK at (800) 557-1384 or contact Barb Griswold at (408) 985-0846 or barbgris@aol.com. San Diego, CA May 5, 2012 Lunch Speaker, 12:15 to 2:00 PM State Conference, California Assn. of Marriage and Family Therapists San Diego Marriot Misson Valley, 8757 Rio Diego Dr. For more info. or to register, visit http://www.tinyurl.com/camftconf or contact Michele Hyson at mhyson@camft.com or (858) 292-2638. For more info on these workshops contact Barbara at barbgris@aol.com or 408-985-0846.   CAN'T MAKE IT TO THESE? Order the workshop manual, Navigating the Insurance Maze — you'll use it every day! Click here.