Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some answers to common questions about therapy and the therapeutic process. If after reading through them you still have questions, feel free to reach out here.
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All appointments are held online. My clients love being able to join their appointments from the comfort of their home or office. Some even talk with me from their favorite outdoor place on beautiful days.
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All appointments are held online through a secure HIPAA-compliant video platform. You won't need to download anything, but you will need a computer and high-speed internet service. Shortly before your appointment, you will receive a link by email to join the appointment.
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I see clients Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM Eastern time.
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$200 for a 50-minute initial appointment
$150 for a 45-minute appointment
$300 for a 90-minute appointment
All services are private pay. I accept all major credit cards, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).
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Like many specialty providers, I am considered an out-of-network provider with insurance companies. I am happy to provide you with a superbill (receipt) to submit to your insurance carrier for possible reimbursement of a portion of my fee.
However, many clients choose not to involve their insurance company in their therapy services. This decision maintains confidentiality, keeps mental health diagnoses out of your medical records, and takes the decision-making process as to your care out of the hands of your insurance company, allowing decisions to instead be based on your needs, preferences, and goals.
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During your initial appointment, I will explain my therapeutic approach and what you can expect, ensuring you feel informed and confident about the process. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions. We’ll review intake paperwork. The remainder of the session will focus on learning more about your background and collaboratively setting goals for our work together. By the end of our first meeting, we will have a clearer understanding of your needs and a roadmap for moving forward.
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Because all of my clients are unique and come with different needs and goals, the length of therapy varies.
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If you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, please do so at least 24 hours prior to your appointment. If you provide less than a 24-hour notice or you do not appear for your scheduled appointment, you will be charged the full fee.
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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 health care 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, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 800-985-3059.
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