Do you take insurance?

At this time I do not take insurance. I am cash-pay only.

Benefits of paying out of pocket for therapy include:

-More flexibility and accessibility: Insurance requires a diagnosis and specific treatment plan to be made and followed in order to cover mental health services, which is often attached to your health record. Not everybody who wants to come to therapy has a diagnosis that is recognised by the DSM-V.

-Increased privacy: Your personal information is not shared with insurance companies.

-You’re in control: Insurance company will not be dictating how often you can come to therapy and whether or not the service is “covered” based on diagnosis/course of treatment.

How long will I be in therapy/counseling?

This will be different for everyone and really, is up to you. Some individuals are in therapy for a few months, others for a few years, and everything in between. During the phone consultation we will first see if we’re a good fit, and secondly—discuss how often you would like to schedule sessions. Typically, people choose to have a session once per week or twice per month depending on their schedules and needs.

Do you have a cancellation/no show policy?

24 hour cancellation policy: Need to cancel? Reach out 24 hours prior to your session. Cancellations made after the 24 hour mark will be responsible for paying the fee for the agreed upon session time.

If it is a true emergency that has prevented you from attending your session let us know, an exception may be granted.

What is a GFE?

As of January 1st, 2022, you have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and 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