rates

Individual Psychotherapy: The fee for a standard 50 minute (approx.) individual psychotherapy sessions is $135.

Acoustic Vagal Nerve Stimulation- Safe and Sound Protocol: Clients must meet for a minimum of 30 minutes per month throughout the duration of the protocol, with message check-ins as needed. The fee for a standard 50 minute (approx.) session is $135. 30 minute sessions can be scheduled for $90. Additionally, there is a one time fee of $135 to register for the protocol.

Professional Consulting, Advising, and Coaching: EMDR consults are $100 per session. Other consultation fees will be dependent on needs. Feel free to contact me.

Group Psychotherapy: Each group psychotherapy session will typically last 1-2 hours and the fee is $50 per person, unless otherwise noted in group registration.

Support Groups:  Support group fees will be stated upon registration. Note that the fee for support groups are typically not reimbursed by insurance companies. 

Clinical Supervision: The fee for clinical supervision is $100 per week. Contact me to discuss the details and requirements of this service.

Education : Trainings and groups will have fees determined by the type of training. The fees will be explicitly stated and due upon registration.

Testing and Evaluation: Regular hourly rates apply for testing and evaluation services. This service typically requires at least three hours to complete. There is a $135 fee for each written evaluation report.

Court Fees: If I am asked to testify in court, I will charge one and a half times my normal full fee per hour with a five-hour minimum charge. This fee must be paid in advance of the day of my appearance in court. Written reports, calls, and any other court related requirements are pro-rated according to the hourly rate.

Good Faith Estimate Statement: 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

Insurance

At your request, I will provide you with receipts (a superbill) for your sessions, if you wish to seek out-of-network reimbursement through your insurance provider. Please note that your insurance provider will not cover the cost of non-treatment related fees, and they also may not cover the cost of treatment if they don’t deem it medically necessary. Documentation of medical necessity typically includes a psychiatric diagnosis and ongoing evidence of how it affects your functioning on a daily basis. Additionally, they may require proof and details of progress in order to continue treatment coverage. You may also want to confirm the type and length of treatment that they may cover. 

You will be responsible for filing with your insurance company if you are seeking out of network reimbursement. HSA (Health Savings Account) and FSA (Flexible Spending Account) cards are accepted and some EAP (Employee Assistance Programs) and insurance companies may cover mental health treatment. Specifically, I have a contract with the Spring Health EAP programs in OK, NY, SC, FL, CO, and UT.

There are indeed benefits to both using insurance and to paying cash for therapy, some of which are listed below.

• Using insurance may allow you to pay a significantly lower amount for therapy- only paying copay (dependent on deductible).

• Using insurance requires that your health information is shared for billing and authorization purposes which results in less privacy for you.

• Insurance companies control how long you can be covered in therapy, how many sessions you can have covered, and the length of each session. Coverage is not guaranteed in all cases.

• A mental health diagnosis that meets medical necessity is required for insurance payment. If you do not have a diagnosable condition or a condition not recognized as causing significant impairment the insurance company will deny the claim or may begin denying once significant progress is made. Therapy for issues such as stress management and personal growth are worthy therapy concerns but are not reimbursable by insurance.

If you would like to learn about market rates for therapy in your area, you can look up averages on Fair Health Consumer.

Payment

Individual therapy and consultation fees are due at the time of appointment. Fees for groups, protocols, and workshops are due at the time of registration. Credit/debit cards are accepted for payment of fees.

Cancellation Policy

If you must miss your appointment you will be billed for the fee of the missed session, unless the appointment is cancelled at least 24 hours in advance. Your fee will be waived in cases of serious illness or serious emergency. I respect and value the therapeutic relationship, and I value your time as well as mine. If you need to be elsewhere, I am understanding and encourage you to be there.