20 minute consultations
I offer a free 20 minute virtual or phone consultation. This is a time where you can ask questions about services and what it would be like to work with me. Choosing a therapist to work with is similar to an interview process.
I encourage you to think about what qualities or skills you’d like a therapist to have that would make them the best fit for the 'job.' Even if I turn out not to be a fit, I’m happy to provide you with referrals.
insurance
I am in network with United Healthcare and Aetna insurance plans. After I obtain your information, I'll call your insurance company and confirm with you about any copayments & coinsurance prior to our first session.
out of network
If you have a different insurance plan and/or would like to optimize your confidentiality and privacy, I offer an out-of-network option:
If using this insurance benefit, you will be responsible for the session fee at the time of service and I will provide you a receipt to submit to your insurance company so you can be reimbursed. Please call your insurance company to ensure you have this benefit on your plan and to inquire about your reimbursement amount for an out-of-network provider.
rates
Individual, couple's counseling, and EMDR include not only the session but support between sessions. I can also collaborate with other providers such as medical providers, psychiatrists, and any third party you would like included on your team, at your discretion.
50 minute individual/couple sessions- $250
2 hour discernment counseling session-$375
1.5 hour discernment counseling sessions-$325
I also offer a sliding scale, please feel free to inquire.
Good faith estimate information for self-pay clients: A good faith estimate is a range of costs that I will provide you. Your good faith estimate will show the costs of services that are reasonably expected for the anticipated number of services to address your mental health care needs. The estimate will be based on the information known to me when I complete your evaluation and doesn't include any unknown or unexpected costs that may arise during treatment. You could be charged more if complications or special circumstances occur. If this happens, federal law allows you to dispute (appeal) the bill. You may contact me at the contact listed below to let me know the billed charges are at least $400 higher than the GFE. You can ask me to update the bill to match the GFE, ask to negotiate the bill, or ask if there is financial assistance available. You may also start a dispute resolution process with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). If you choose to use the dispute resolution process, you must start the dispute process within 120 calendar days (about 4 months) of the date on the original bill. There is a $25 fee to use the dispute process. If the agency reviewing your dispute agrees with you, you will have to pay the price on this GFE. If the agency disagrees with you and agrees with the health care provider or facility, you will have to pay the higher amount. To learn more and get a form to start the process, go to: www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call CMS at 1-800-985-3059. For questions or more information about your right to a good faith estimate or the dispute process, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call CMS at 1-800-985-3059 . This GFE is not a contract. It does not obligate you to accept the services listed. Until I do an initial evaluation and we start to work together, I won't have a clear picture of your specific diagnosis, issues and needs. I typically see therapy patients for 8 to 12 sessions; however, in some cases a patient’s issues may be more complicated, so we may need additional sessions during the time covered by this estimate. If you have questions about this information, please feel free to contact me via phone or email.