Fees, Insurance, and Cancellation Policy

Fees

Initial Intake Appointment & Ongoing Psychotherapy Sessions (60 mins) = $175

My practice is private pay - I am also an out-of-network provider with many insurers

Psychotherapy services may be covered in part or in full by your health insurance plan. Please contact your insurance company for more information about out-of-network benefits.

When calling your insurance carrier about out-of-network benefits, questions to ask include:

Do I have “out-of-network” mental health insurance benefits?
What is my deductible and has it been met?
What is my “co-insurance”?
How many sessions per year does my health insurance cover?
What is the coverage amount per session?
Do you cover billing code 90837 (60 minute individual psychotherapy session)?
Is approval required from my primary care doctor?

The full fee for service is charged on the day of each appointment and I will provide you with a statement for reimbursement (also known as a superbill) to send to your insurance company for reimbursement. Please note that superbills do not guarantee reimbursement. Please inquire with your insurance company to find out whether they will reimburse you for services received.

*I have a limited amount of reduced fee slots for those with great financial need and who do not have out-of-network coverage.

Please note that there are important factors to consider when using your insurance for psychotherapy. These factors include:

Insurance companies typically only cover services that are considered "medically necessary." Therefore, I may be required to diagnose you with a mental health disorder in order for therapy services to be covered by your insurance. However, not everyone who comes to therapy meets the criteria for a mental health disorder, and many people come to therapy for issues not related to a mental health disorder.
For those who are coming to therapy for treatment of a mental health disorder, insurance companies typically require that the therapist submit your diagnosis and possibly the treatment plan before they will offer reimbursement. They may also require that the therapist submit info about therapy progress.
Some insurance companies limit the amount of sessions you can have. If you choose not to use your insurance, you can stay in therapy for as long as you find it beneficial.

Cancellation Policy

In order to operate a sustainable business and to make a livable wage, I need to be able to fill as many slots as possible. Therefore, I need at least 48 hours notice for cancelled appointments, so as to have time to fill empty slots. Please provide more advanced notice when possible. For appointments cancelled less than 48 hours in advance, the full session fee ($175) will be charged to the card on file. In the event of an emergency, I can waive the no show/late cancellation fee.

Additionally, if you plan to miss more than one consecutive appointment, please provide advance notice so that we can discuss scheduling options. Please note that I cannot hold time slots for extended leave of absences from therapy.

Notice Regarding Good Faith Estimates

Beginning January 1, 2022, if you’re uninsured or don’t plan to submit your claim to your health plan, health care providers and facilities must provide you with a “good faith estimate” of expected charges before you get an item or service. The good faith estimate isn’t a bill.

Providers and facilities must give you a good faith estimate if you ask for one, or when you schedule an item or service. It should include expected charges for the primary item or service you’re getting, and any other items or services provided as part of the same scheduled experience.

Providers and facilities must give you:

Your good faith estimate before an item or service is provided, within certain timeframes.
An itemized list with specific details and expected charges for items and services related to your care.
Your good faith estimate in writing (paper or electronic). Note: A provider or facility can discuss the information included in the estimate over the phone or in person if you ask.
Your estimate in a way that’s accessible to you.

For more information, please visit:https://www.cms.gov/nosurprises/consumers/understanding-costs-in-advance