About the University of Pittsburgh AF-CBT Program
Director
David J. Kolko, PhD, ABPP
Trainer and Consultant
Barbara Baumann, PhD
Coordinator
Eunice Torres, MS
Clinicians
Jessica Gahr, MA
Barbara Baumann, PhD
Photo Credit: "Bellefield Tower" by Mike Procario used under CC BY-ND 2.0.
Information for Referring Agencies
Our Services
The University of Pittsburgh AF-CBT Program, directed by Dr. David Kolko, assists local agencies to find appropriate services for families referred for anger, aggression, or physical abuse/force (conflict, coercion). Through a specialized service agreement with the agency or organization (described below), our program offers assessment and treatment recommendations by experienced specialists. Families who come to our Oakland office (near the University of Pittsburgh) can receive a comprehensive consultation services from clinicians trained by the developers of the model.
The cost of consultation is not reimbursed by insurance companies and thus, is a strictly out-of-pocket service for families.
We also have the capacity to receive referrals for treatment from other agencies, so we can see families who have been referred by an agency such as Children, Youth, and Families, Juvenile Court through a service agreement.
Costs and Charges
The cost of a specialized evaluation is determined by the total number of hours required to complete the full evaluation. Included in the final cost projection is the pre-evaluation and post-evaluation time of the University of Pittsburgh AF-CBT Program clinical team. The rate for our services is $125.00 per hour. When and if clinical services are provided, the same hourly rate applies. Once the service contract is initiated with the referring agency, the PITT AF-CBT team will develop a treatment plan based on the results of the assessment and any other key clinical issues/considerations.
Before the University of Pittsburgh AF-CBT Program can begin an evaluation, the requestor must provide a deposit of $375.00 to cover work performed prior to the initial evaluation.
For Referral Information
Please contact Eunice Torres, MS by e-mail or by phone at (412) 246-5286.
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