Therapy Format & Fees

For our first 1-2 sessions, we will meet for approximately one hour. During that time, I will ask you what your concerns are and get a good understanding of how I can be of assistance. I will also inquire about your social and family history, your medical history, any experiences with suicidality or self-injury, alcohol or substance issues and your strengths and methods for coping. You will have the chance to tell me whatever you think is relevant and to ask questions of me. I also will review logistics (e.g., details regarding confidentiality and payment).

Individual follow-up sessions occur on a weekly basis and are 50 minutes in length. Some patients prefer to come more than once a week and I attempt to accommodate that request. As patients begin to feel better, they may wish to come on an every-other-week basis.

Many people notice that they begin to get relief in 20 or fewer sessions. For others, they need (and/or prefer) longer-term treatment. If length of treatment is a concern for you, please inquire further at our first session. After our first meeting, we can decide on a reasonable and likely course of treatment.

At this time, I accept Medicare. I do not currently accept other insurance.

If you have a PPO, you will pay the full amount upfront. Then, to reduce your hassle, my biller will submit for your partial reimbursement (which can be estimated before our first meeting).

The fee for our first session is $290. The follow-up fee is $250 for individuals (50 minutes).  I am not currently accepting couples.

Payment is due at time of service - cash, check, or credit card.

If you are unable to pay my full fee, discuss this with me. I have a limited number of spots for clients who may receive services at a reduced cost.

NO SURPRISES ACT

You have the right to receive a "Good Faith Estimate" explaining how much your health care will cost

Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don't have certain types of health care coverage or who are not using certain types of health care coverage an estimate of their bill for health care items and services before those items or services are provided.

o   You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any health care items or services upon request or when scheduling such items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.

o   If you schedule a health care item or service at least 3 business days in advance, make sure your health care provider or facility gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing within 1 business day after scheduling. If you schedule a health care item or service at least 10 business days in advance, make sure your health care provider or facility gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing within 3 business days after scheduling. You can also ask any health care provider or facility for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service. If you do, make sure the health care provider or facility gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing within 3 business days after you ask.

o   If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more for any provider or facility than your Good Faith Estimate from that provider or facility, you can dispute the bill.

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit: www.cms.gov/nosurprises.