Fees/Insurance

Fees

My usual service fee is $125.00 per 50-minute session. I reserve limited space in my private practice for those who currently want to work with me but cannot do so on a full-fee basis. Please contact me to discuss whether a sliding scale fee is available at this time. I am always willing to meet briefly by phone or virtually free of charge to answer your questions.

Good Faith Estimate

You have the right to receive a "Good Faith Estimate" explaining how much your mental health care will cost.

Under the law, health care providers need to give clients who don't have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy. You can ask your health care provider for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a 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 https://www.cms.gov/medical-bill-rights or call 800-985-3059.

Insurance

You are responsible for obtaining payment from your insurance company, although I am happy to provide you with a superbill that you can present to them for your reimbursement of fees paid to me. I am unable to guarantee whether your insurance will provide payment for the services provided. You are responsible for any fees not reimbursed by your insurance company, managed care organization, or any other third-party payer. You are also responsible for verifying and understanding the limits of your coverage, as well as your co-payments and deductibles.

Questions To Ask Your Insurance Company Before We Meet

Services may be covered in full or in part by your health insurance or healthcare spending account. Please check your coverage by asking the following questions of your insurer:

Do I have mental health benefits?

What is my deductible, and has it been met?

How many sessions per calendar year does my plan cover?

How much does my plan cover for an out-of-network provider?

What is the coverage amount per therapy session for an out-of-network provider?

Is approval or referral required from my primary care physician before beginning mental health treatment?