Fees:

Initial brief phone consultation (15 mins): Free

Initial intake session (50-60 mins): $240

Follow-up sessions (50 mins): $200

I collect payment at the end of every session using the HIPPA protected IvyPay app. If a session is missed without notice or is canceled within 24 hours of a scheduled session, I charge the full session fee. If you have a flexible spending account, I can provide a service receipt so that you can submit for reimbursement.

Insurance:

I do not take insurance; however, if your insurance company offers reimbursement for out-of-network behavioral health services, please contact them to find out your benefits. Below are some questions to ask your insurance provider:

• Do I have out-of-network behavioral health benefits (this is typical with PPO plans)?

• What is my deductible?

• What percentage of the doctor's fees will the insurance company reimburse?

• Is there a session limit for behavioral health services?

If your insurance company asks about specific “procedure codes” (CPT codes), I typically use: 90791 (intake visit) and 90834 (follow-up visit).

Why see an out-of-network provider?

Flexibility: Finding a “good fit” with your therapist is an essential part of a positive therapy experience. By not limiting yourself to a list of providers issued by your insurance carrier, you widen your options for choosing a therapist who is the best fit for you.

Individualization: Insurance carriers and larger institutions typically require providers to work within the constraints of certain diagnoses and treatment plans. Working with a therapist who is out-of-network and not bound to these constraints provides an opportunity to tailor the direction and timeline of your therapy specifically to your personal needs.

Confidentiality: Seeing an out-of-network therapist and paying out of pocket means that no third party is required to be notified of a client’s decision to seek therapy. In some circumstances, including when a client holds a high-profile position in the community or works within an industry which is sensitive to employee mental health, this level of privacy is preferred or required.