FEES
My rate is currently $150 for an Individual 50-minute psychotherapy session.
I offer a free 30-minute phone consultation appointment to help us inquire about our compatibility when working together and to answer any important questions.

PAYMENT POLICIES
I accept payment by Zelle, a bank money transfer application, at the time of service.

Just like any other professional service provider, I have payment policies that guide smoother transactions between me and my clients. Please read about them in more detail in my office policies document before we begin treatment. If you have questions or concerns about these policies, let's discuss them at the outset, so that there are no surprises as we begin our work together.

INSURANCE
I am currently not accepting insurance.  If your plan covers out-of-network mental health services, I can provide you with a monthly billing statement or "Insurance Statement" to submit for reimbursement to your insurance company. It is critical that you check with your carrier about your plan’s coverage and reimbursement policies. Payment must be provided to me directly at the time of service.

In the event you would like to use your health insurance coverage for out-of-network mental health services during our initial contact, please have your plan's identification card handy and personal identification; drivers license so that I can provide you with a bill or "Insurance Statement" to submit for reimbursement.

A DISCLAIMER ABOUT THE USE OF INSURANCE:
I fully support you choosing to use your insurance plan to help you pay for therapy. However, I wish to bring your attention to several matters to consider, so you may make a well-informed decision.

Most insurance plans require a mental health diagnosis in order to pay for treatment, which then becomes part of your medical record and the insurance company's files; this can have an impact on future applications for health or life insurance. Additionally, if in the future you choose to work with a therapist who is a part of an insurance network, it is important to know that in order to get your treatment authorized, your insurance company maintains some type of access to your treatment records, and ultimately decides whether treatment is medically necessary. 

I preserve as much confidentiality as possible, releasing only information deemed necessary for authorizing services, but it is my responsibility to make you aware of potential impact of these disclosures, given my professional mandate to protect privacy. Please do not hesitate to ask me if you have any further questions about insurance and privacy.