Insurance

I am considered an “out of network” provider and do not participate in any health insurance or managed care company plans. This means that I do not file claims on your behalf or negotiate rates with insurance companies. I am not a Medicare or Medicaid provider, and you must forgo the use of those benefits if proceeding with my services. You can use FSA and HSA cards to pay for services.

A statement/receipt will be provided at the end of each appointment that should include all information necessary to receive reimbursement from your insurance company. I advise you to check with your insurance company to verify details of out-of-network coverage. Being an out of network provider affords me the flexibility to meet the unique needs of my clients, including being able to complete out of office sessions and plan sessions of an unconventional length to address core needs.  

Psychotherapy services

Diagnostic Evaluation: The 90-120 minute appointment is billed at a flat-rate of $375 and includes the initial evaluation appointment, review of previous records when appropriate, and initial contact with other providers and/or school if indicated.

Psychotherapy sessions: Following the evaluation, we will develop a treatment plan, drawing from your goals and preferences as well as my own recommendations. Fees are based on a 45-minute time block ($185) and are pro-rated so that you are only billed for the actual time used. Sometimes, extended sessions may be needed and will be planned in advance. 

Other treatment-related services: Scheduled or unscheduled phone calls and report writing are billed based on actual time used at a rate of $185/45 minutes, pro-rated in 5-minute increments. 

Payment

Payments are collected at the time of the service. Payments may be made by check, debit or credit card (including HSA or FSA cards if services are approved for charge). A credit card must be kept on file to secure services, though you may opt to use a different form of payment anytime.

Please note that phone sessions, drive time to community or home-based sessions and time collaborating with other professionals will be billed at typical session rates.

Cancellation and No Show Policy

Cancellation of intake appointments with less than 72 hours notice will result in a $100 fee.

For all sessions following the intake appointment, 24 hours notice is required for cancellation or rescheduling. Less notice will result in a $50 fee the first time. Subsequent late cancellations will incur the full charge of the scheduled session. No shows (missing an appointment without notice) will be charged the full scheduled session fee. Repeated late cancellations or no shows may result in your treatment being terminated.

Technology and Social Media

E-mail is the preferred form of communication for scheduling, sharing homework/goals from session and answering brief questions. Please note, that while emails are not shared with anyone, I can not guarantee the privacy of information shared by e-mail.

I check email daily Monday through Friday and aim to respond within 24 hours during the weekdays. My response will be closer to 48 hours over the weekends. As such, matters requiring immediate attention are better addressed by a call.

I do not use text messaging in my practice for privacy and reliability reasons.

No Surprises Act

In compliance with the No Surprises Act that went into effect January 1, 2022, all healthcare providers are required to notify clients of their Federal rights and protections against “surprise billing.”

This Act requires that I notify clients of their federally protected rights to receive a notification when services are rendered by an out-of-network provider, if a client is uninsured, or if a client elects not to use their insurance. I am an out-of-network provider; therefore, the cost of services is the client’s responsibility.

Additionally, I am required to provide clients with a Good Faith Estimate of the cost of services. It is difficult to determine the true length of treatment for mental health care, and each client has a right to decide how long they would like to participate in mental health care. Therefore, before we begin treatment, I ask that clients review the fee schedule for the services typically offered. I have ongoing collaborations with clients to determine how many sessions are needed.