Fees
My customary fee is $150 per individual session and $170 for family sessions. I request payment at each session and accept cash and personal checks.
Structure
Sessions are typically 45-50 minutes weekly at a set time slot.
Self Pay
Self pay provides the highest level of privacy and confidentiality since there is no insurance company attempting to manage your care. Insurance companies may limit the number of sessions, and require a mental health diagnosis.
If you decide to use your Insurance Plan:
If I am a Preferred Provider on your particular insurance plan:
I will request your co-payment at each session and bill your plan/carrier for the remaining balance of your fee, as long as coverage is provided. If your insurance provider fails to provide coverage for services that you have already received, you will be responsible for the fees that have been incurred (at the insurance provider’s rate of reimbursement if different than my customary fee).
If I am an out of network provider for your insurance plan that is a PPO:
You may be eligible for reimbursement of a significant portion of the fees. You can check your coverage by calling the number on the back of your insurance card and getting answers to the following questions:
Do I have out-of-network mental health benefits?
Do I have a deductible? What is my deductible and has it been met for this calendar year?
Are there any limitations on my coverage (i.e., number of sessions, specific diagnoses, etc.)?
Is pre-authorization required from my primary care physician?
What percentage of my (out-of-network) therapist's fees will be reimbursed?
Please also note when using insurance for psychotherapy, the treatment must be considered "medically necessary” and will require the documentation of a diagnosis.
Cancellations
If you need to cancel an appointment, I require 24 hours notice. Cancellation within 24 hours of the appointment time will be subject to the full session fee. Insurance companies do not reimburse for missed appointments.