Therapy is ultimately an investment in yourself.
Consider the impact therapy could have on your life –
- Better ability to focus at work or school
- Learn healthy, long-lasting coping mechanisms
- Improved relationships with friends & family
- Improved general health and wellbeing
- Elimination of self-destructive habits
- Finding a feeling of peace within yourself
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Initial Consultation
55-minute session
30-minute check-in
Prior to the first appointment, I’ll ask you to provide credit card information, to keep on file. For your convenience, the card will be automatically charged following each appointment. You will be provided an invoice/receipt each time.
Policies
Please review this information prior to your first appointment.
Cancellation/missed appointments
You will be asked to provide credit card information to book your first session and payments will be deducted following each session.
I accept major credit cards and HSA cards (only services tied to a mental health diagnosis are eligible for payment with an HSA).
Scheduled appointment times are reserved especially for you. If an appointment is cancelled with less than 24 hours notice, you will be billed according to the scheduled fee policy. The late cancellation fee (less than 24 hours notice) for therapy appointments is the full cost of the scheduled session.
The fee for missed therapy appointments is the full cost of the scheduled session, UNLESS it is due to an emergency situation. Emergencies include serious illness or injury, a death in the family, etc. Emergency cancellations of less than 24 hours will not incur a cancellation fee. When such emergencies happen, please communicate the situation to me ASAP.
Hours
Monday – 10am to 4pm
Tuesday – 10am to 4pm
Wednesday – 10am to 4pm
Thursday – 10am to 3pm
Friday – 10am – 1pm
Advantages of Paying out of Pocket
Many people choose to pay for therapy from their own resources. There are many reasons one might choose to do this. When paying “out of pocket” rather than using an insurer:
-You do not need to reveal or justify your reasons for seeking services
-I do not need to submit a diagnosis code to your insurance company
-Records of diagnoses and treatment are not made available to employers or others that have or request access to your insurance information
-You are able to select the service provider of your choice, rather than choosing from a provider list
-Insurance can dictate the frequency of sessions, type of therapy, and how many sessions you can have – I believe these decisions should be made by you and me
-Some insurance plans have high deductibles – which may make you decide to forego insurance if you would have to pay the same amount out-of-pocket toward your deductible
Note: You can check with your insurance company in advance to see if they will provide reimbursement for out-of-network providers. If so, I can provide a “superbill” – you would pay in full at the session, and I would give you an invoice to submit to your plan for reimbursement.
Good Faith Estimate
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate”
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.