Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
How much do counseling sessions cost?
Individual counseling sessions are $150 for a 50 minute session.
Family counseling sessions are $170 for a 50 minute session.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes! I am in network with Aetna, United Healthcare, Oxford, Oscar, and UMR.
Can I use my out of network benefits?
You may want to be reimbursed for insurance that I do not accept. To see if this is an option for you, call the number on your insurance card to see if they will let you use your out of network benefits. The therapy sessions would be paid by you at the time of each session. Then, if you request it, I can give you a statement called a superbill for you to give to your insurance company for your out of network benefits. It’s important to know that your insurance will require me to include a diagnosis on the superbill in order for them to reimburse you.
I have insurance. Should I pay for counseling sessions without it?
It’s ultimately up to you if you should use your insurance for counseling sessions, but knowing about how it works can help you in deciding. Insurance companies require a diagnosis to cover the cost of sessions. This diagnosis will become a part of your record and can affect things like life insurance, employment, or the ability to enroll in the military. Insurance companies also need to see the content of the therapy session notes in order to pay for services. This really limits your privacy of the personal matters we are covering in session. They also decide how many therapy sessions you can have and the amount of time we can work together. Some people feel the cost of the sessions through insurance outweighs these risks and others want more privacy and prefer to pay for the sessions without it.
How can I pay for my sessions?
All major credit cards and exact cash are accepted forms of payment.
What is your cancelation policy?
I have a 24 hour cancelation policy. If you have not contacted me prior to 24 hours before your appointment, you will be responsible for the full rate of the session. Cancelation fees must be paid before you can schedule other sessions.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost.
Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your healthcare provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or 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” go to www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 1-800-985-3059.
