Rates:
$175 for an initial diagnostic assessment (typically lasting one to one and a half hours)
$125 per session for subsequent sessions (typically lasting 45-60 minutes).
A sliding scale fee is available for a limited number of clients who do not have, or do not wish to use, mental health benefits through their insurance. A fee agreement will be established in such cases.
$125 per session for subsequent sessions (typically lasting 45-60 minutes).
A sliding scale fee is available for a limited number of clients who do not have, or do not wish to use, mental health benefits through their insurance. A fee agreement will be established in such cases.
Insurance:
Currently, I am credentialed with: United Health Care, Oxford, Husky, Aetna and Cigna. I am in the process of leaving Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield- if this is your carrier please make sure to inquire into single case agreement options and out of network benefits.
As a licensed clinical social worker, my professional services qualify for reimbursement under most plans accepting out of network providers. To learn more about what your specific insurance coverage, please contact your insurance carrier and ask the following questions:
- Do you accept out of network providers?
- What is the reimbursement rate (or percentage) for therapy sessions with an out of network provider?
- Is there a deductible and has it been met?
- Does mental health treatment require preauthorization or a referral from my primary care doctor?
- How many sessions are covered per calendar or plan year?
- Are there any specific forms that are needed to submit for reimbursement?
Telehealth (through a HIPAA compliant platform) is currently covered by most plans, however, if you would like to use telehealth services please contact your provider to ensure that this is covered under your specific plan.
As a licensed clinical social worker, my professional services qualify for reimbursement under most plans accepting out of network providers. To learn more about what your specific insurance coverage, please contact your insurance carrier and ask the following questions:
- Do you accept out of network providers?
- What is the reimbursement rate (or percentage) for therapy sessions with an out of network provider?
- Is there a deductible and has it been met?
- Does mental health treatment require preauthorization or a referral from my primary care doctor?
- How many sessions are covered per calendar or plan year?
- Are there any specific forms that are needed to submit for reimbursement?
Telehealth (through a HIPAA compliant platform) is currently covered by most plans, however, if you would like to use telehealth services please contact your provider to ensure that this is covered under your specific plan.
No surprise Act/ Good Faith Estimate Notice:
On January 1, 2022 the No Surprise Act was enacted into law in order to increase price transparency and decrease the likelihood that someone ends up with an unexpected medical expense. While this act seems most applicable in larger facilities where you may be receiving multiple services by different specialists who may have varying contracts with insurance plans, at this time it does apply to behavioral health services for those who are uninsured or electing to be self pay. If you will not be utilizing your insurance for services a good faith estimate will be offered at the time of intake or can be obtained at any time during treatment, by request.
The act also requires healthcare providers, including psychotherapists, to inform their clients of this right. Additionally, this act requires that information regarding the availability of a “Good Faith Estimate” must be prominently displayed on the website of all health care providers, including psychotherapists.
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 all of your health care providers, including your therapist and other providers from whom you seek treatment, 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/.
The act also requires healthcare providers, including psychotherapists, to inform their clients of this right. Additionally, this act requires that information regarding the availability of a “Good Faith Estimate” must be prominently displayed on the website of all health care providers, including psychotherapists.
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 all of your health care providers, including your therapist and other providers from whom you seek treatment, 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/.
Cancellation policy:
Please be aware that if you do not provide at least 24 hours notice of a cancellation or you do not show for a scheduled appointment you will be charged $50, unless we both agree that you were unable to attend due to circumstances outside your control.
