Initial 15 minute phone consultation: $0
Initial assessment & Individual sessions : $200 /hour
Intensive trauma sessions: $300/ 90-minutes
Couples Sessions : $250 /hour
Group Therapy (90 minutes x 6 sessions): $360 for whole series
Courtesy billing
While I have transitioned away from billing insurance, many insurance plans offer out-of-network benefits to see a specialist and may reimburse you a significant portion of the session fee. You can verify your out-of-network benefits either by calling your insurance company or checking via your online member portal. See advice below. 🙂
Most major insurance plans allow me to electronically submit your out-of-network claim on your behalf, saving you the headache of having to navigate submitting these on your own. In this scenario, the client pays the full appointment fee, and I file claims to the client’s insurance company on your behalf. This informs your insurance to reimburse you directly.
Therapy is an investment of time, energy and money. I do quite a bit of work outside of our session time including reading, specialty training, consulting and preparing for our time together so you get the most out of your therapy hour. Structuring my practice as an out-of-network provider allows me to spend more time with clients, and less time on the phone trying to get reimbursed for months down the line. My promise to you is to always be fully present with you during the valuable time you set aside for this work.
I also reserve a few sliding scale slots for those who are having financial difficulties. If this is you, please reach out and inquire if I have reduced fee slots open at the moment.
Nevada Clients: let me know if you have Hometown Health Insurance as I am paneled with them.
Cancellation Policy: If you are unable to attend a session, please make sure you cancel at least 24 hours beforehand. Otherwise, you will be charged for the full rate of the session. Please be mindful that you are booking the appointment time slot, which means someone else cannot use it. Life happens, and I do my best to accommodate. We can always switch to telehealth or a phone call if need be. A partial appointment is better than missing an appointment, I think!
Advice on interacting with insurance:
Do you have a PPO?
PPO plans provide the greatest flexibility in choosing your providers. On average, clients with PPOs seem to get reimbursed for 65-75% of their sessions, comparable to paying a co-pay, after their deductible is met.
Questions that can be helpful to ask:
- Do I have mental health benefits?
- How much does my plan cover for an out-of-network provider who is a specialist?
- Can I be seen within my in-network deductible because I need to see a provider who is a specialist?
- What is my deductible and has it been met?
- How many mental health sessions per calendar year does my plan cover?
- Is pre-authorization required from my primary care physician?
*While you have them on the phone, clarify where to send superbills for reimbursement and/or how to follow up?