Frequently Asked Questions
What is your fee?
My fee is $150 for a 60 minute session for a couple or family. I do not accept insurance for couples or families. My focus is on providing thoughtful, effective therapy rather than diagnosing one person in a relationship or insurance billing.
For individuals, a 60 minute session is $130. For clients who worked with me through a previous practice I offer you a reduced fee space if you would like to continue our work together.
I recognize that private pay is not affordable for everyone. I reserve a limited number of reduced fee spaces.
Do you take insurance?
I do not accept insurance for couples or families. My focus is on providing thoughtful, effective therapy rather than diagnosing one person in the relationship for insurance billing purposes.
For individual clients, I am an “out of network” provider for all insurance providers. Therefore, clients are responsible for paying the full fee at the time of each session. However if requested, I will provide a receipt with a diagnosis, called a superbill, which you choose to submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. How much you receive will depend on your particular plan and will require that you receive a diagnosis and gives the insurance company the right to inspect the session ontes.
How can I find out whether I have out-of-network benefits?
Call the member services number on your insurance card and ask whether your plan covers out-of-network mental health care. You may also want to ask about your deductible, the percentage reimbursed, co-insurance and how to submit a superbill.
Do you offer a no-fee consultation?
Yes. I offer a 15-minute telephone consultation during business hours. We can briefly discuss what brings you to therapy, and I will let you know whether I believe I can help.
More Frequently Asked Questions
What happens after I schedule my first appointment?
After you schedule your first appointment, you will receive access to the secure client portal along with the forms you will need to complete before your first session.
The forms provide basic information about you, what brings you to therapy, practice policies, informed consent, and payment information. Please complete your intake paperwork before your first appointment so that your session time can stay focused on you rather than administrative details.
What paperwork will I need to complete?
New clients complete intake and consent forms through the secure client portal. Depending on the type of therapy you are seeking, you may also receive forms specific to individual, couples, or family therapy. You will have an opportunity to review practice policies and ask questions about anything that is unclear.
Do I need to keep a card on file?
Yes. A valid credit or debit card is required to be kept securely on file for appointments. Your card information is securely stored through our payment processor.
Do I have to pay when I schedule my appointment?
Generally, no. Your card is kept securely on file, but your session fee is normally processed after your appointment is completed.
How does payment work?
After your appointment, the session fee is processed using the card you have provided. Once your payment information is on file, you generally do not need to make a separate payment at each session. This keeps payment simple and allows appointment time to remain focused on therapy rather than checkout or billing.
When will my card be charged?
Your card will normally be charged after your appointment is completed. Your card may also be charged when a fee is due under the cancellation and missed appointment policy.
Will I receive a receipt?
Yes. You will receive a receipt after your payment has been processed. Billing information is also available through your secure client portal.
Can I use a different card?
Yes. You can update your payment information if you would like a different card to be used for future appointments. Please make any changes before your appointment whenever possible.
What happens if my card cannot be processed?
If a payment cannot be processed, you will be asked to update your payment information or make another payment arrangement. Payment for services remains due according to our payment policies.
Is my payment information secure?
Yes. Credit and debit card information is handled and securely stored by our payment processor. I do not store your full card number in your clinical record.
What is the cancellation/missed appointment policy?
Appointments are reserved specifically for you. If you need to cancel or reschedule, please provide at least 48 hours’ notice. Appointments cancelled with less than 48 hours’ notice, as well as missed appointments, are generally charged the full session fee to the card on file. If you are able to reschedule within the same week and an appointment is available, the cancellation fee may be waived in accordance with our cancellation policy. Complete cancellation and rescheduling terms are provided in your intake paperwork.
What if I have questions about the paperwork, payment, or practice policies?
Please ask. If something in the intake paperwork, payment process, or practice policies is unclear, you are welcome to contact me before your appointment or bring your question to your session.