FAQ

Forensics

Do you work with both defense and prosecution?

Yes, I accept cases evenly for both sides.

Are you licensed and in good standing?

Yes. I am licensed in good standing as a psychologist in both Colorado and Texas. I specialize in forensic psychology.

What advanced certifications do you hold?

I am Board Certified in Clinical Psychology.

Can you conduct your services in different states?

Yes, I am certified through PSYPACT, an organization that facilitates interjurisdictional practice for psychologists. Please refer to the following link to see if your state is a PSYPACT-participating state (https://psypact.gov/page/psypactmap).

Do you have any publications which speak to your expertise?

Yes, I have several publications related to trauma, resilience, and health psychology which have over 100 citations total.

What is your fee for forensic services?

Please contact me to discuss my fee, as it varies based on the complexity of the case and additional factors such as travel and provision of testimony.

Clinical

Where is your office located?

I have a virtual-only practice based in the Denver Metro area.

I see psychotherapy or assessment clients anywhere in Colorado, Texas, or PSYPACT participating states virtually through a HIPAA-compliant web platform.

What are your hours?

My hours are Monday-Thursday 9 am – 4 pm. I am not available on weeknights, Fridays, or weekends. Please note that I do not check email on weekends.

If you have an emergency, I encourage you to contact the suicide prevention hotline at (800) 273-8255, call 9-1-1, or visit your local emergency room.

How long are the sessions? How often do we meet?

Each session is 50 minutes.

We will meet once per week at least. Generally, I do not offer anything less than once per week therapy (e.g., every other week or once per month). There are many reasons for this that I can discuss with you further in person.

How much do you charge?

My fee is in line with other psychologists who have similar levels of training. Please contact me to discuss my current fee.

Do you take insurance?

I do not accept insurance. Upon request, I can provide you with a superbill to submit for out-of-network benefits. In many cases, clients can receive reimbursement up to ~50-80% once their out-of-network deductible has been met.

How do I set up an initial appointment?

You can click here, call me at (940) 263-0816, or email me at nickcurciophd@gmail.com.

What is your cancellation policy?

I require a 48-hour notification for cancellations.

With what age ranges do you work?

I work with anyone 18 years and older.

Do you work with women? Men? Couples?

I work with both men and women individually, although I do not see couples.

Do your clients receive assignments to work on between sessions?

It depends. I don’t assign traditional ‘homework,’ but I will sometimes offer things to think about or resources to consider making use of between sessions. I often teach skills in a session that I may recommend you try outside of the therapy room.

What modalities do you use in your client work?

Primarily, I operate within Relational Psychodynamic Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy frameworks.

Do you prescribe medications?

No, I am a psychologist (Ph.D.) and not a psychiatrist (M.D.); thus, I cannot prescribe any medications. If I believe you may benefit from medication, I can provide you with referrals for trusted psychiatrists.

What is this Good Faith Estimate I keep hearing about?

If you are paying privately or using “Out of Network” benefits for your therapy, I will provide you with a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your care will cost. Under the federal “No Surprises Act,” health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency services and you will be provided with a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least one business day before your first appointment. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.

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