Fees

Sessions are generally 50 minutes long. Shorter or longer sessions may be scheduled in advance and will be prorated accordingly.

50-minute Session - $225

Indirect Work (Report Writing, telephone consultation, email consultation)*, 60-minutes, $270

Travel Time*, 60-minutes, $270

** All services lasting longer than 10-minutes will be billed and prorated accordingly.

Insurance

I am an out-of-network provider and do not directly bill your insurance. All services must be paid for at the time of the appointment.

Why Private Pay?

There are several benefits of not using insurance.

No diagnosis required. A diagnosis does not have to be given to justify therapy. While some parents find a diagnosis helpful in better understanding their child, others find it limiting. One of the great benefits of the work that I do, is that behavioral strategies can be effective for anyone, regardless of whether or not they have a specific diagnosis.

Confidentiality. Your insurance company, doctors, or other healthcare providers will not have access to your child’s health information or diagnosis (unless you have given written permission). Please note that a superbill requires certain information (including diagnosis and dates of services), should you choose to receive one to submit to your insurance company.

Control. Insurance companies often dictate the length, duration, and type of treatment that you receive. I believe that you should be in control of your treatment, not your insurance company.

Reimbursement

Many clients choose to seek reimbursement through their insurance company. Reimbursement varies and depends on your out-of-network benefits. If you choose this route, I will provide you with a superbill that you may choose to send to your insurance company for possible reimbursement.

Call the number on your child’s insurance card to determine your out-of-network services. Here are some questions you might want to ask:

  • What are my out-of-network benefits for outpatient behavioral health services?

  • What is my deductible? How much of my deductible has been met this year?

  • Do I need a referral from an in-network provider to see someone out-of-network?

  • Are there limits to the total number of sessions per calendar year?

  • Are there limits to the total amount reimbursed per session (e.g., what is my “allowable amount”)?

Payment

I accept cash, check, and all major credit cards (including HSA/FSA payment cards).

Good Faith Estimate Notice

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 patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services.  You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services. 

You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, 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 www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call (800) 985-3059.