Please take a moment to review the following information
Consultation
I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation, so you can get a sense of whether we are a good match. It is also an opportunity for me to learn more about your needs and decide whether or not I will be able to help.
Insurance
I am a contracted provider with Blue Cross Blue Shield. For clients with other insurance plans I can provide all the necessary paperwork for reimbursement with a qualifying plan. Please call your insurance provider to determine coverage for out-of-network behavioral health providers.
For more detailed information about health insurance benefits to better understand different types of coverage please check out my colleagues blog post on this topic. Understanding health insurance benefits and mental health care
Payment
For all credit cards or HSA accounts I use a reliable and user-friendly payment platform called IVYpay. I also accept cash or check at the time of service.
Rates
I offer a tiered approach to private pay rates to ensure quality therapy is accessible for individuals with diverse financial situations. For those facing financial difficulties, a supportive rate is available upon request. For individuals who can sufficiently manage their expenses, the standard session rate applies. Additionally, if you are in a position to contribute more and wish to “pay it forward”, there is an option to add a contribution that helps subsidize the supported rates for those in need. Together we will discuss these options and determine where you best fit. This approach to private pay rates helps support a community-focused approach to therapy.
Cancellation Policy
To ensure that both your treatment progress and my schedule are respected, please notify me within 24 hours of your appointment if you need to cancel or reschedule. First-time cancellations or missed appointments will not incur a fee. However, a fee will apply for subsequent late cancellations or no-shows. If you experience an emergency, please contact me promptly to discuss the situation. Cancellations due to severe weather or illness will be handled with understanding and mutual respect for safety.
Good Faith Estimate
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost.
Under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, health care providers and health care facilities are required to inform individuals who are not enrolled in a plan or coverage or a Federal health care program, or not seeking to file a claim with their plan or coverage both orally and in writing of their ability, upon request or at the time of scheduling health care items and services, to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” of expected charges.
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 items or services. You can ask your healthcare 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, visitwww.cms.gov/nosurprises or call (800) 368-1019.