Frequently Asked Questions

+What forms of payment are accepted?

As a private pay only counseling service, I accept all major  credit cards, Flexible Healthcare Spending Account, and Healthcare Spending Account in the form of a Visa card. 

 I am out of network provider, which means I do not take insurance as a form of payment. 

If you have private insurance there is a good chance that your insurance will provide some compensation for out-of- network providers. I am happy to provide you with a statement, (super bill), that you can submit to your insurance company to seek reimbursement of fees already paid. There is often up to 80% payment reimbursement for PPO members

I recommend contacting your insurance company to determine your coverage for out-of-network reimbursement.

+Why don’t you take insurance  as  a form of payment?

There are important reasons it may be in the  best interest of the client to pay for services directly and not use insurance.

 Privacy  

Your privacy is protected. Insurance companies will not have access to your private health information. 

 Flexibility 

You have the right to decide when, how often, and what kind of therapy is best for you. Insurance companies can dictate many of these  factors. 

Diagnosis

Insurance companies  require that therapists submit a diagnosis at the first appointment. While a diagnosis may be helpful to some in understanding their symptoms, the most important work is in developing the tools to help the client.

+When do I pay for my therapy appointment?

Payments are processed on the same day, after your appointment. 

+What is your session fee?

$150 for a 55 minute session

$ 60 for a 20 minute check-in session between appointments.  The purpose of a check-in is to support a teen or parent between counseling appointments. The decision to have check-in sessions will be made if we decide it’s an important support for you. Check-in sessions do not replace regular therapy appointments and they will have a predetermined frequency as we develop your treatment plan. 

In school consultation with your teen’s counseling team

$200 

+How often should I plan on coming to therapy?

A. We will discuss the best plan for you during your  first session. Some  people prefer to attend every other week, while some prefer weekly sessions.  I do recommend you attend four weekly sessions in a row, if possible  in the beginning. This consistency lays the foundation to  give you the tools you need to get off to a strong start in making the changes you want in your life.