I take this work and your commitment to it very seriously.
Therapy is a significant investment of precious time as well as financial and emotional resources; thus, as your future therapist, I will hold myself and our work together to a standard that is reflective of this significant investment. In addition, I will remain open to - and often solicit - feedback from you on how your experience in therapy is going and how to better align the therapeutic process with your personal goals and values.
Do you offer in-person sessions?
All of my sessions are currently virtual using a convenient and HIPPA-compliant telehealth platform provided via Simple Practice.
All of my sessions are currently virtual using a convenient and HIPPA-compliant telehealth platform provided via Simple Practice.
How Do I Start Therapy?
The first step is scheduling a free 20-minute consultation with me. During this initial conversation, I will explore your reason(s) for seeking therapy and ways you feel my professional experience and approach may help you achieve your therapy goals. Our initial discussion will also help us both determine whether I am a good match for your therapy needs. At the end of the conversation, if we both decide we are a good match, I will discuss logistics with you (e.g., scheduling, billing, and my practice policies).
After our initial consultation, we will schedule an intake appointment so that I can obtain some additional background information (e.g., current concerns, family and social support, work and academic history). Subsequent sessions will be less structured and enable us to better establish our therapeutic relationship together, while also working towards your therapy goals.
The first step is scheduling a free 20-minute consultation with me. During this initial conversation, I will explore your reason(s) for seeking therapy and ways you feel my professional experience and approach may help you achieve your therapy goals. Our initial discussion will also help us both determine whether I am a good match for your therapy needs. At the end of the conversation, if we both decide we are a good match, I will discuss logistics with you (e.g., scheduling, billing, and my practice policies).
After our initial consultation, we will schedule an intake appointment so that I can obtain some additional background information (e.g., current concerns, family and social support, work and academic history). Subsequent sessions will be less structured and enable us to better establish our therapeutic relationship together, while also working towards your therapy goals.
Do you accept insurance?
I am an out-of-network provider; thus, I do not accept payment directly from insurance companies. The reason I am an out-of-network provider is as follows: Insurance companies will often require mental health professionals to add a formal diagnosis to your medical records. Unfortunately, this can have an influence on aspects of the therapy process including: (1) the duration of the therapy relationship, (2) how often/frequently we can meet, and (3) the focus of our treatment/sessions. By not participating with insurance, we will have greater flexibility in your therapy process and the focus of the work can be on client-centered care!
Fortunately, many insurance plans offer coverage for out-of-network mental health services. If your plan covers out-of-network benefits (i.e., usually a PPO), you may be eligible to receive reimbursement for a percentage (typically 50-80%) of your session fees. If you would like to seek reimbursement for your therapy services via out-of-network benefits, I will provide you with documentation each month that you can submit directly to your insurance provider to receive reimbursement for paid session fees.
I am unable to contact your insurance company on your behalf. Thus, prior to beginning therapy, it would be helpful to call your insurance provider (The customer service number is often listed on the back of your insurance card) and ask the following questions regarding your "mental or behavioral health benefits":
I am an out-of-network provider; thus, I do not accept payment directly from insurance companies. The reason I am an out-of-network provider is as follows: Insurance companies will often require mental health professionals to add a formal diagnosis to your medical records. Unfortunately, this can have an influence on aspects of the therapy process including: (1) the duration of the therapy relationship, (2) how often/frequently we can meet, and (3) the focus of our treatment/sessions. By not participating with insurance, we will have greater flexibility in your therapy process and the focus of the work can be on client-centered care!
Fortunately, many insurance plans offer coverage for out-of-network mental health services. If your plan covers out-of-network benefits (i.e., usually a PPO), you may be eligible to receive reimbursement for a percentage (typically 50-80%) of your session fees. If you would like to seek reimbursement for your therapy services via out-of-network benefits, I will provide you with documentation each month that you can submit directly to your insurance provider to receive reimbursement for paid session fees.
I am unable to contact your insurance company on your behalf. Thus, prior to beginning therapy, it would be helpful to call your insurance provider (The customer service number is often listed on the back of your insurance card) and ask the following questions regarding your "mental or behavioral health benefits":
- Does my plan include coverage for outpatient psychotherapy sessions with an out-of-network provider?
- If your plan does not offer out-of-network benefits, you will not be reimbursed for service fees by your insurance provider.
- If your plan does not offer out-of-network benefits, you will not be reimbursed for service fees by your insurance provider.
- How much does my plan reimburse for an out-of-network provider? What CPT codes are associated with the rates for reimbursement?
- The amount reimbursed by your insurance company may be a fixed amount, a capped amount, or a percentage. You can learn more about the amount you may be reimbursed based on the CPT codes associated with different session types. For weekly individual therapy, I use CPT code 90834.
- The amount reimbursed by your insurance company may be a fixed amount, a capped amount, or a percentage. You can learn more about the amount you may be reimbursed based on the CPT codes associated with different session types. For weekly individual therapy, I use CPT code 90834.
- What is my out-of-network deductible amount? Has it been met?
- If you have a deductible, you will not be reimbursed for paid fees by your insurance provider until the full deductible amount is met.
- If you have a deductible, you will not be reimbursed for paid fees by your insurance provider until the full deductible amount is met.
- Does my plan cover a specific number of sessions per calendar year?
- If your plan has a session limit, you will only be reimbursed for the number of sessions available within that limit. If you exceed the limit, you will not receive reimbursement for the fees paid beyond the session limit.
- If your plan has a session limit, you will only be reimbursed for the number of sessions available within that limit. If you exceed the limit, you will not receive reimbursement for the fees paid beyond the session limit.
- Do I need a referral or any form of prior authorization from my primary care physician (PCP) prior to starting services?
- In order to receive reimbursement from some insurance plans or providers, you may need prior authorization or a referral form signed by a PCP before beginning to receive mental health services.
I require payment at the time of services and accept debit/credit card payments via digital money transfer. Additional details will be provided as you complete the required paperwork.
How much will it cost to receive services?
The cost of services depends on a number of factors including rates for services, the frequency of services, and duration of therapy. You can receive an estimate of service costs as described below.
As of January 1, 2022, under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, health care providers and health care facilities are required to inform individuals who are not enrolled in a plan or coverage or a Federal health care program, or not seeking to file a claim with their plan or coverage, both orally and in writing of their ability upon request or at the time of scheduling health care items and services, to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” of expected charges.
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost.
Under the law, 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.
Disclosure Notice Regarding Patient Protections Against Surprise Billing
Right to Receive a Good Faith Estimate of Expected Charges Notice
The cost of services depends on a number of factors including rates for services, the frequency of services, and duration of therapy. You can receive an estimate of service costs as described below.
As of January 1, 2022, under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, health care providers and health care facilities are required to inform individuals who are not enrolled in a plan or coverage or a Federal health care program, or not seeking to file a claim with their plan or coverage, both orally and in writing of their ability upon request or at the time of scheduling health care items and services, to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” of expected charges.
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost.
Under the law, 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 items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
- Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.
- 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. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.
Disclosure Notice Regarding Patient Protections Against Surprise Billing
Right to Receive a Good Faith Estimate of Expected Charges Notice
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