How much does it cost?
My current rate for ongoing individual psychotherapy is $140 per 50 minute session. The initial intake appointment is up to 2 hours and $280.
My current rate for couples psychotherapy is $140. For couples, the initial intake appointment is up to 2 hours and $280.
I realize that for many people this is not a small amount of money. Please know I take your investment of time, energy, and money very seriously. Also, consider scheduling a free consultation if you'd like to check things out before you commit.
Sliding-Fee Scale
I retain some space in my schedule for people that need a lower sliding fee. This is not necessarily based strictly on income so please discuss this with me either by phone or at our first appointment to determine if this is possible for you.
Insurance
I do not bill insurance. I am not a 'preferred provider' for any plan.
I may qualify as an 'out of network provider' in your insurance plan. This usually means your insurance company will pay a percentage of my fee, leaving you responsible for the remainder. You will need to check with your insurance plan to determine if this is the case as individual plans vary widely.
I do not bill insurance, rather, if I do qualify as an 'out of network provider' you will pay me and seek reimbursement directly from your insurance company for the allowed amount. This is often called a 'superbill.' This reimbursement is not available to those with Medicare or Medicaid (Apple Health) recipients, as they do not allow 'out of network' care. Please see below for additional Medicare information.
If your employer offers an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), I may be a provider in that network. Please refer to your HR department or EAP administrator to see if I'm in their network.
Good Faith Estimate
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost
Under federal 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.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 1-800-985-3059.
Medicare
I am not currently a Medicare provider. I can make services available to Medicare recipients at their request on a fee for service basis. Current regulations and law require that I inform Medicare recipients that they may not submit receipts for my services to Medicare for reimbursement and that they must be made aware that they are engaging my services knowing that they will not be reimbursed by Medicare for my services or any fees paid to obtain those services from me.
Payment
I accept payment by cash, check, or debit/credit card. Payment is due at the time of service unless other arrangements have been made.
Missed appointment and non-payment policies are available in my "Psychotherapy Information and Disclosure Statement." Please contact me for a copy of this statement, and with your questions
My current rate for couples psychotherapy is $140. For couples, the initial intake appointment is up to 2 hours and $280.
I realize that for many people this is not a small amount of money. Please know I take your investment of time, energy, and money very seriously. Also, consider scheduling a free consultation if you'd like to check things out before you commit.
Sliding-Fee Scale
I retain some space in my schedule for people that need a lower sliding fee. This is not necessarily based strictly on income so please discuss this with me either by phone or at our first appointment to determine if this is possible for you.
Insurance
I do not bill insurance. I am not a 'preferred provider' for any plan.
I may qualify as an 'out of network provider' in your insurance plan. This usually means your insurance company will pay a percentage of my fee, leaving you responsible for the remainder. You will need to check with your insurance plan to determine if this is the case as individual plans vary widely.
I do not bill insurance, rather, if I do qualify as an 'out of network provider' you will pay me and seek reimbursement directly from your insurance company for the allowed amount. This is often called a 'superbill.' This reimbursement is not available to those with Medicare or Medicaid (Apple Health) recipients, as they do not allow 'out of network' care. Please see below for additional Medicare information.
If your employer offers an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), I may be a provider in that network. Please refer to your HR department or EAP administrator to see if I'm in their network.
Good Faith Estimate
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost
Under federal 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.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 1-800-985-3059.
Medicare
I am not currently a Medicare provider. I can make services available to Medicare recipients at their request on a fee for service basis. Current regulations and law require that I inform Medicare recipients that they may not submit receipts for my services to Medicare for reimbursement and that they must be made aware that they are engaging my services knowing that they will not be reimbursed by Medicare for my services or any fees paid to obtain those services from me.
Payment
I accept payment by cash, check, or debit/credit card. Payment is due at the time of service unless other arrangements have been made.
Missed appointment and non-payment policies are available in my "Psychotherapy Information and Disclosure Statement." Please contact me for a copy of this statement, and with your questions
