Therapy:

I understand that financial situations are different for every individual and wish to make high quality therapy available to all.  The typical fee for a 50-minute therapy session with a doctorate-level therapist with my training and experience is $200.  This is my standard fee.  For individuals who cannot afford this fee, I offer a sliding fee scale.  I charge $250 for sessions that take place outside my normal working hours (e.g., weekends, certain evening hours).

If you request a reduced fee and I can accommodate your request, we will work together to jointly determine the fee prior to our first therapy session.  If I cannot accommodate your financial situation, I will work to provide you with an appropriate referral.

I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to all individuals. Finding the right therapist for you is important, and during this consultation I will answer any questions you have so that you can determine whether you feel comfortable talking and working with me.  Speaking with me before a first visit will also help you know what you can expect from that first visit and allows me to answer any questions you might have.   

I charge $200 per 50-minutes for any other professional services you may need.  Such services may include, but are not limited to, telephone consultations lasting longer than 15 minutes and preparation of records or treatment summaries. I will pro-rate the cost of work for periods of less than 50 minutes.

Payment:

Unless we make other specific arrangements, payment for services is due at the beginning of each session. I accept payment by check, cash or credit card.  

You can use money from all three types of health spending accounts – health savings accounts (HSAs); health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs); and flexible spending accounts (FSAs) – to pay for therapy sessions.

I may periodically raise my fees with reasonable advance notice.

Insurance for Therapy:

I operate on a fee-for-service model, also known as an out-of-network provider.  Most insurance plans will cover a portion of the therapy session fee, once your deductible has been met.  You have the option of being provided with a receipt of services, otherwise known as a “Superbill”, that you may submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement.  Please keep in mind that if you choose to have insurance reimburse you for session fees, I will need to provide a mental health diagnosis in order for the insurance company to reimburse you. If you choose not to submit to your insurance for reimbursement, we can make important decisions about your treatment without the constraints and dictates often imposed by third-party payers. For example, some insurance plans restrict the number of mental health visits during the calendar year, as well as limit the frequency of sessions. If I am required to disclose any of our sessions details for reimbursement purposes, I would first speak with you so you could understand these disclosures and choose whether to seek reimbursement from your insurance.