You may schedule your free consultation with Dr. Gallahue under the Contact Tab or by clicking on the Contact Button below. 

If you and Dr. Gallahue agree to work together after your consultation session, you will collaboratively discuss scheduling options for your Comprehensive Intake Evaluation and follow-up sessions. 

The frequency of sessions varies based on individual presenting concerns, need, and mutual agreement. At the end of your Comprehensive Intake Evaluation, you and Dr. Gallahue will discuss what would be an appropriate frequency of follow-up sessions.

Dr. Gallahue usually initially schedules one 45-50 minute session per week at an agreed upon time. The frequency and duration of sessions can be altered as needed. 

You may cancel or request to reschedule your psychotherapy session via- phone [(808)566-5636] or email up until 24 hours prior to your appointment. You will be billed at the hourly rate for sessions that you cancel with less than 24 hours notice. 

You will be billed at the hourly rate for missed appointments. 

15-Minute Consultation: Free

Individual Therapy Intake (1.5hr Comprehensive Intake Evaluation): $300 + Tax 

Individual Therapy Follow-Up (50 minutes) : $200 per session + Tax

Family Therapy Follow-up (50 minutes): $200 per session + Tax

Group Therapy Session: Inquire via email

Payment is accepted in the form of cash, credit card, Venmo, or Zelle. 

Payment is due at the time of the appointment unless other arrangements have been made. 

Dr. Gallahue does not participate in insurance plans at this time. However, many insurance plans include "out-of-network health benefits." If you have out-of-network benefits, your insurance company will typically reimburse you for 60-80% of the cost of each session. You will be responsible for paying each session in full at the time of the appointment. If appropriate, Dr. Gallahue will provide you with a superbill each month that you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. 

You can get an estimate of your insurance reimbursement for therapy by visiting  https://calculator.meetnirvana.com/

It is recommended that you check with your insurance company if they will cover a portion of your telemental health/ telepsychology fees. Some questions you may ask your insurance plan provider include:

• Do I have out-of-network mental/ behavioral health benefits?
• Do you cover telehealth/ telemental health/ telepsychology services with an out-of-network provider?
• How much do you pay for an out-of-network provider?
• Is there a limitation on how much you will pay per session for an out-of-network provider?
• What is my out-of-network deductible and has it been met?
• How many sessions per calendar year does my plan cover?
• Is primary care physician approval required?
• How long does it take for me to get reimbursement?

Treatment begins with an Initial Comprehensive Evaluation (1.5 hours) during which you and Dr. Gallahue will discuss your presenting concerns and relevant personal history. By the end of the session, Dr. Gallahue will be able to offer you some first impressions of what your work with her may include if you decide to continue therapy. 

The initial evaluation also gives you an opportunity to ask questions and evaluate whether you feel comfortable working with Dr. Gallahue and are confident in her ability to meet your psychotherapy needs. 

It is important that you take an active role in your therapy process. Therapy is only effective if you understand your part and take charge. 

Setting goals for therapy is accepting responsibility for your life and taking active steps toward living the life you want to live. Dr. Gallahue will collaborate with you in identifying treatment goals and creating an individual treatment plan that is tailored to your individual needs and resources. You will play an active part in developing and reaching these goals. 

Changing Behaviors: Everyone engages in behaviors that they'd like to change. Changing behaviors requires determination and practice. Goal setting in therapy can help you stay on track with small, measurable objectives. Whether you want to quit bad habits (like smoking), or foster new, healthy behaviors (like exercising more frequently), Dr. Gallahue can help you reach these goals.

Establishing & Maintaining Healthy Relationships: Relationships are the building blocks of community. If you find it difficult to make friends or sustain professional relationships, Dr. Gallahue can help you develop actionable goals to grow in this area of your life. 

Enhancing Coping Ability: Whether you struggle with anxiety or are faced with an unexpected loss, the ability to cope and deal with difficult experiences is crucial. Everyone has coping mechanisms. Some are more adaptive than others. Dr. Gallahue can help you identify those strategies that are ineffective/ not serving their purpose and replace them with more effective ones. 

Facilitating Decision Making: Fear of making the wrong choice leaves many people incapacitated and in an unhealthy state of limbo. Dr. Gallahue can help you discover ways to become more decisive so that you can take charge of your life. 

Personal Development & Growth: Personal development is a lifelong process. During therapy sessions, Dr. Gallahue can help you work towards realizing and maximizing your inherent potential. Your personal development could be working to improve communication, problem solving, adaptability, or self-confidence. 

The length of therapy depends on a number of factors. Some people may benefit from a short course of treatment (8-12 sessions) for a specific problem. Others may prefer longer-term therapy for complex issues or multiple problems. You and Dr. Gallahue will discuss the course and length of treatment in your initial session and will re-evaluate your needs periodically. 

The laws governing confidentiality can be quite complex. In general, the privacy of all communication between a patient and psychologist is protected by law and Dr. Gallahue can only release information to others with your written permission. This means she will share no information about you, the fact that you are her client, or any of your treatment records without written consent from you. For this reason, you should feel comfortable being open and honest in your sessions, as no one wil learn of this information without your expressed permission. There are a few EXCEPTIONS to client confidentiality. For more information, you can review Dr. Gallahue's Client Services Agreement & Informed Consent which can be found under the Downloads Tab.

The laws and standards governing psychologists require the keeping of treatment records. Dr. Gallahue follows strict HIPAA guidelines to assure privacy of your records. 

Your records contain your presenting problem and diagnosis, your treatment and progress in treatment, dates of and fees for sessions, as well as clinical notes describing each therapy session. 

You are entitled to receive a copy of your record or a treatment summary upon written, signed request. A copy of the Record Request Form can be found under the Downloads Tab.

Because these are professional records, they can sometimes be misinterpreted or upsetting to untrained readers. Thus, if you wish to see your records, it is recommended that you schedule an appointment with Dr. Gallahue for record review. This will give you and her a chance to discuss the contents of your record and address any questions you may have. 

If you wish to share your record with others, Dr. Gallahue will need to secure written authorization from you. A Release of Information (ROI) Form can be found under the Downloads Tab.

You may add CA Psychology on social media. However, Dr. Gallahue does not accept personal friend or contact requests from current or former clients on any social media or networking sites (e.g., facebook, instagram, linkedin, twitter, etc.). Adding clients as friends or contacts on these sites can compromise your confidentiality and your and her respective privacy. It may also blur the boundaries of the therapeutic relationship. 

For more information, please review CA Psychology's Social Media Policy available under the Downloads Tab. 

If you feel Dr. Gallahue has done something harmful or unethical and you do not feel comfortable discussing it with her, you may contact the Board of Psychology, which governs licensing. 

 Hawaii Board of Psychology 

DCCA-PVL

Christopher Fernandez, Executive Officer

P.O. Box 3469

Honolulu, Hawaii 96801

Email: psychology@dcca.hawaii.gov

Tel: (808) 586-2708

Before scheduling a therapy session, Dr. Gallahue does a free 15 minute consultation with all potential new clients. This gives you and her a chance to get to know each other. Here's what you can expect:

• She'll ask why you are seeking therapy
• She'll tell you a bit about herself and her approach as a psychologist
• You can ask her any questions she did not cover
• You'll discuss rates, insurance, availability, etc.

Dr. Gallahue takes a collaborative, non-judgmental, and relatable approach that will make getting started a bit easier. During your first one to two sessions, she will ask a bunch of questions to get a better picture of your life journey. She will listen without judgment and you and her will collaboratively come up with goals for therapy (e.g., things you hope to accomplish). 

During therapy, you will have an opportunity to share your experiences, gain perspective and new insights, learn to challenge your thoughts, receive feedback, and develop and practice new skills. Sometimes therapy can be tough work, and sometimes it is fun and full of laughter. Either way, Dr. Gallahue will be right by your side to support you and will help you achieve the change and growth you wish to see.