FAQs

Insurance

I accept Traditional/Classic Medicare. I am not able to take Medicare Part C Advantage Plans. Medicare can be  confusing, so please  check your Medicare  card. The Medicare card will have red, white, and  blue and have  Part A and  Part B on the front of  the  card. I also accept Medicare supplement plans.

I also accept the following:

  • Anthem EAP Bank of America
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Quest
  • Cigna
  • Aetna
  • I will be able to take BCBS starting in May 2025

$150 for a 55 minute session

$ 40  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

I hold a few places for  sliding fee arrangements. Please let me know in our consultation call if this  is something you would  like  to discuss

I accept all major credit cards through IVY PAY, which is a HIPAA encrypted and protected format. You will enter your credit card into the IVY PAY portal and will receive a charge right after the session.

How to Start the Conversation

Bringing up therapy can feel tricky. Choose a calm moment and say something like:
“I’ve noticed you seem different lately, and I care about what you’re going through. Talking to a therapist might help, and I’ll support you in finding someone you trust.”

You can offer your teen options, or suggest they talk with a trusted counselor at school to get names of therapists they know. I am happy to offer an additional brief introductory phone with your teen if they would like to get a feel for my personality before deciding to book a session.

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

We will discuss the best plan for you during your first session. In the beginning, I recommend you attend four weekly sessions in a row. 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. Some people choose to continue with weekly sessions while others decide that twice a month, or even monthly sessions are best for them.

I will email you  confidentiality & policy documents to review and sign. During the first few minutes of your initial session, we will go over some of the main points presented within the initial paperwork. After that, the rest of the session will be yours to use to discuss your hopes for services. At the end of the session, you will be given the option to either

a) Schedule your next appointment.

b) Take a few days  to think about whether you want to schedule a follow up or be referred to a different provider.

c) Decide that you no longer are interested in services altogether

As of January 1, 2022 all medical and healthcare professionals  are required to provide a Good Faith Estimate (GFE) for all current and new clients that outlines the expected cost of treatment. The GFE requirement under the No Surprises Act aims to give clients and consumers a clear sense of what upcoming health care services will cost. This is required for mental health professionals who provide services to people that are uninsured or people who are insured but chose not to use their insurance benefits to pay for healthcare services (private pay clients).

If you are a self-pay client, I will provide you with a Good Faith Estimate (GFE) in writing prior to your first session, and will additionally provide upon request. If you receive a bill that is substantially higher (more than $400) than estimated on your GFE, you can dispute the bill. It is recommended that you save a copy of your GFE.

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit: www.cms.gov/nosurprises

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