Service & Fee Transparency

At Perinatal Peds Nursing, Inc., we are committed to transparency in our services and fees. Our practice specializes in comprehensive psychiatric care for pediatric, perinatal, family, and adult populations, with particular expertise in developmental, reproductive, and life-stage mental health. We offer compassionate, evidence-based care through office, telehealth, home, and offsite sessions. Below, you will find details on our services, fees, and payment policies. Receive the support you need with the comfort and convenience you deserve.

Specialized Psychiatric Services

Perinatal Peds Nursing, Inc. provides tailored mental health care for:

Preconception and Fertility: Mental healthcare for those encountering emotional, psychological, or psychiatric challenges during preconception and fertility planning or treatment.

Pregnant & Postpartum Patients: Support for mental health concerns that arise during pregnancy and the postpartum period, including mood, anxiety, adjustment, and reproductive mental health challenges.

Children & Adolescents: Care for a wide range of emotional, behavioral, developmental, and psychiatric concerns affecting pediatric and teen patients.

Parents & Families: Support for caregivers navigating their own mental health needs, parenting stress, family transitions, or concerns related to a child’s emotional or behavioral wellbeing.

Adults: Support for adults across the lifespan experiencing mental health concerns who value a comprehensive, relationship-based psychiatric approach, including medication management and integrative, non-medication treatment options within the scope of psychiatric care.

Services & Fees

Perinatal Peds Nursing, Inc. provides personalized psychiatric care for pediatric, adolescent, perinatal, and adult patients. Below is an overview of our visit types, formats, and fees.

  • A 60-minute parent or guardian-only consultation for caregivers who would like to discuss concerns about their child or adolescent before scheduling a comprehensive initial psychiatric evaluation. This session provides an opportunity to review your observations, discuss developmental, emotional, behavioral, or school-related concerns, and explore whether a full psychiatric evaluation may be helpful.

    Parents often use this consultation to:

    • Share concerns privately before involving their child

    • Review developmental, behavioral, emotional, or school-related challenges

    • Review prior supports or treatment experiences

    • Discuss whether a full evaluation may be helpful

    • Ask questions about the evaluation process

    • Receive guidance on possible next steps

    Important Notes:

    • This consultation is informational and consultative in nature

    • The child/adolescent is not present and not directly evaluated

    • No psychiatric diagnosis is made

    • No treatment plan is established

    • Medications are not prescribed or recommended

    • This consultation does not establish ongoing care

    If you choose to proceed, a separate Initial Psychiatric Evaluation with your child/adolescent will be required to establish care.

    Fees:

    • 60 minutes — $400 — Office or Telehealth

    • Home or offsite available for 60-minute visits (+$250)

  • Item descriptioA 60-minute comprehensive diagnostic assessment is required for all new patients seeking ongoing care.

    The evaluation includes:

    • Review of medical, developmental, psychiatric, and family history

    • Assessment of current symptoms and concerns

    • Mental status examination

    • Diagnostic formulation (when appropriate)

    • Initial treatment planning

    Fees:

    • 60 minutes — $450 — Office or Telehealth

    • Home or offsite available for 60-minute visits (+$250)n

  • For established patients who have completed an Initial Psychiatric Evaluation:

    A 30-minute Follow-Up Appointment includes:

    • Review of treatment progress

    • Medication and/or non-medication management

    • Mental health check-in

    • Therapeutic support

    Fees:

    • 30 minutes — $200 — Office or Telehealth

  • For established patients who have completed an Initial Psychiatric Evaluation:

    A 60-minute Follow-Up Appointment includes:

    • Review of treatment progress

    • Medication and/or non-medication management

    • Mental health check-in

    • Allows extra time for comprehensive symptom review, care planning, and additional therapeutic support

    Fees:

    • 60 minutes — $400 — Office or Telehealth

    Please Note:

    • Home or offsite visits available for 60-minute appointments (+$250).

    • Follow-up visits are not a replacement for weekly therapy. Referrals can be provided as needed.

    • Patients must be seen at least every 3 months to remain active in the practice.

  • For established patients who have completed an Initial Psychiatric Evaluation:

    A 30-minute or 60-minute parent or guardian-only consultation available for families of established patients. This session provides support between appointments and allows parents or guardians to discuss concerns, share updates, and receive guidance on supporting their child at home.

    Common reasons for scheduling a parent consultation include:

    • Sharing sensitive information privately

    • Discussing behavioral, emotional, or school-related concerns

    • Reviewing treatment progress or new challenges

    • Parenting strategies and support

    Fees:

    • 30 minutes — $200 — Office or Telehealth

    • 60 minutes — $400 — Office or Telehealth

    • Home or offsite available for 60-minute visits (+$250)

Visit Locations

  • Available for both new and established patients. Our office is located on 21 East Canon Perdido, Suite 214, Santa Barbara, CA.

  • Available for both new and established patients. Patients must be physically located in California at the time of their appointment to establish and receive ongoing care.

  • Available for both new and established patients. Home visits offer care in the comfort of your own environment, reducing stress and helping you or your child feel more at ease.

    Available for:

    • 60-minute Initial Psychiatric Evaluations

    • 60-minute Pre-Evaluation Parent Consultations

    • 60-minute Follow-Up Appointments

    • 60-minute Parent Consultations

    Fees:

    • Home Visit Add-On: +$250 (for 60-minute visits only)

    Travel Fees for Home Visits:

    • Travel outside Santa Barbara, Goleta, or Montecito may incur a fee

    • Flat rate: $200/hour of travel

    • Travel fees are disclosed before scheduling and must be paid at the time of service

    Please Note:

    • Families (or adult patients) are responsible for ensuring the home environment is quiet, private, and distraction-free.

  • Available for both new and established patients. Offsite visits take place in community settings such as schools, campuses, or workplaces. This convenient option helps minimize travel time and keeps time away from school or work focused solely on care.

    Available for:

    • 60-minute Initial Psychiatric Evaluations

    • 60-minute Pre-Evaluation Parent Consultations

    • 60-minute Follow-Up Appointments

    • 60-minute Parent Consultations

    • 60-minute Care Coordination

    Fees:

    • Offsite Visit Add-On: +$250 (for 60-minute visits only)

    Travel Fees for Offsite Visits:

    • Travel outside Santa Barbara, Goleta, or Montecito may incur a fee

    • Flat rate: $200/hour of travel

    • Travel fees are disclosed before scheduling and must be paid at the time of service

    Please Note:

    • Families (or adult patients) are responsible for coordinating and obtaining any necessary approvals from the school, campus, or workplace before an offsite visit.

Additional Services & Policies

  • Additional fees may apply for:

    • Care coordination with outside providers

    • School or educational team consultation

    • Case conferences or collaborative planning

    • Record or report review

    • Written clinical input or recommendations

    • Extended coordination or offsite meetings

    All care coordination:

    • Must be clinically appropriate

    • Is at the provider’s discretion

    • May require a signed Authorization for Release of Information

    • May require a separately scheduled appointment

    • May include additional travel fees when applicable

  • Additional fees may apply for:

    • Letters

    • Forms (school, disability, accommodations)

    • Record summaries

    • Clinical documentation or supporting letters when appropriate

    All documentation:

    • Must have clinical justification

    • Is at the provider’s discretion

    • May include rush processing fees if expedited

    • Requires payment before release

  • We are an out-of-network practice and do not bill insurance directly. Insurance is not accepted, but superbills are available upon request and may be submitted for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Payment methods accepted:

    • Credit/Debit (Visa, MasterCard, AmEx, Discover)

    • HSA/FSA Cards

  • You have the right to a Good Faith Estimate for services before care begins.

    • Required for uninsured/self-pay patients

    • If charges exceed the estimate by $400+, you may file a dispute

    • Learn more: www.cms.gov/nosurprises

  • We do not currently offer sliding scale fees or formal financial assistance programs. However, limited fee adjustments may be considered on a case-by-case basis for families experiencing financial hardship.

  • Cancel or reschedule with 24+ hours' notice

    • Late cancellations (<24 hours): 50% of the scheduled visit fee

    • No-shows: Full scheduled visit fee

  • Medication management requires regular follow-up visits at intervals determined by the provider based on clinical needs, treatment response, and medication monitoring requirements.

    • Follow-up frequency is determined at the provider’s discretion.

    • Patients must be seen at least every 3 months to remain established and continue medication management.

    • More frequent follow-up may be required when starting or changing medications or when clinically indicated.

    • Refills may require a follow-up visit and are not guaranteed outside the established treatment plan.

    • Controlled substances may require additional monitoring or in-person visits when appropriate.

  • We may end care in accordance with our policy if there are:

    • Missed appointments

    • Nonadherence

    • Unsafe or inappropriate behavior

Legal Disclaimers

  • We cannot guarantee out-of-network reimbursement. Please verify your benefits directly.

  • If you’re in crisis, call 911 or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

  • We do not offer:

    • Forensic evaluations

    • Court-ordered assessments

    • Disability determinations