Policies & Fees
Insurance
I am considered an “out of network” provider. This means that I do not bill or contract with any health insurance or managed care plans. However, many insurance companies do offer some level of out-of-network benefits for psychotherapy under Mental Health or Behavioral Health, for which you can submit claims independently and be reimbursed directly by your insurer. A billing statement will be provided for your records at the end of each appointment, which should include the information necessary for submitting claims.
If you are interested in using your insurance benefits, it it is highly advised that you contact your insurer ahead of your first appointment, to ensure that you understand the terms of your policy and procedures for submitting claims.
Please note that I am not a covered provider for either Medicare or Medicaid. In such circumstances, you must forego the use of these benefits for services with me, and will not be eligible to independently file claims.
A Note On Out-Of-Network Services
While the costs of out of network psychotherapy can initially appear higher, benefits of considering out-of-network services include:
The ability to develop a more individualized treatment plan with your therapist based on clinical needs and evidence-based practice (e.g., session length, frequency, type and location of treatment), as opposed to limitations and restrictions imposed by third party payers
The choice to not involve third parties in billing or paperwork
Investing in high quality evidence-based treatment often reduces, or can even eliminate, needs for ongoing and future services. Over the long term this results in lower out-of-pocket costs.
Fees
Payments are collected at the time of service. Payments may be made by check, debit card, or credit card. A credit card must be kept on file to secure services, though you may opt to use a different form of payment anytime.
Cancellation and No Show Policy
For appointments following the intake, 24 hours notice is required to cancel appointments. Less notice will result in the full fee.
Privacy Practices
I take your privacy very seriously. You can read my privacy practices here.
Communication
Email and phone calls are both helpful ways to communicate, particularly for scheduling and brief questions. I check e-mail once daily Monday through Friday, so you can expect a response within 24 hours. Matters requiring immediate attention are better addressed by a call. I do not use text messaging in my practice for privacy and reliability reasons.