My Psychological Services
I provide a range of psychotherapy related services. Each service is designed to address specific needs and help you achieve mental well-being. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, I am here to support you.
Individual Therapy
I am in-network with a couple of insurances including Aetna, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield. I'm not in-network with other insurances. At the same time, my caseload for insurance paying clients is full at the moment, and I’m unable to accept new clients with insurance at this time.
For out of network clients, my fee for individual therapy is $300 per 55-minute session. I am happy to fill out the paperwork for you to get reimbursed by your insurance company. Most insurance companies offer 50-80% reimbursement for out-of-network providers after the annual deductible is met.
Supervision
My fee for supervision is updated periodically based on factors like income, length and content area, so please reach out via phone or email for the rate.
Consultation
My fee for each 60-minute consultation session ranges from $500 to $2000 based on nature of the consultation (e.g., group size, topic, and in-person/online).
FAQs about my services and fees
1. Do you take insurance and what does being an “out of network” provider mean?
When people ask, “Do you take insurance?” they usually want to know if I’m an “in-network” provider with specific health insurance companies like Kaiser Permanente, BCBS, or Aetna. Right now, I am only in-network with a couple of insurances including Aetna, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield. I’m not in-network with other insurances. At the same time, my caseload for insurance paying clients is full at the moment, and I’m unable to accept new clients with insurance at this time.
However, this doesn’t mean you can’t use your insurance benefits! Some health insurance plans offer “out of network mental health benefits.” If your plan includes this, you can work with an out-of-network provider and submit invoices for reimbursement, similar to how you would with an in-network therapist.
Many of my clients do this, and I’ve seen reimbursements ranging from 25% to 80%, depending on the plan.
I recommend checking with your insurance provider and asking, “Do I have out-of-network mental health benefits in my plan?”
2. Why aren’t you in work with any insurance plans?
Here are some of the primary reasons why I chose to be an out-of-network clinician:
Personalized Care: Without the constraints of insurance, I can provide more individualized and flexible treatment tailored specifically to your needs.
Confidentiality: Working outside of insurance allows for greater privacy. Insurance companies often require detailed information about your mental health, which can compromise your confidentiality.
Greater Flexibility: Without insurance limitations, the two of us can determine the frequency and duration of our sessions based solely on your progress and needs, rather than predetermined guidelines. We also have the freedom to use a variety of therapeutic techniques and interventions that may not be covered or considered “medically necessary” by insurance.
Quality of Work: Not accepting insurance means that I can focus 100% of my time and energy on my work with you instead of spending numerous hours on filling out paperwork for insurance purposes.
No Pre-Authorizations or Denials: You won’t have to deal with the hassle of pre-authorizations or worrying about claims being denied, which can interrupt the therapeutic process.
3. How often do we meet?
Individual psychotherapy sessions typically last about 50-55 minutes and are held once a week, usually at the same time and day. As we move forward, we can adjust the frequency of sessions to better suit your needs.
4. When is payment due and what forms of payment do you accept?
Payment for therapy is due at the end of each session for both of my in-network and out-of-network clients. I work with a Platform called Headway to manage billing. I do not bill monthly or create payment plans.
5. What is your cancellation policy?
If you need to cancel or reschedule a session, please contact me by email or phone at least 48 hours in advance. Cancellations made less than 48 hours prior will incur a charge for the full fee of the missed session.