FAQ

Do You Offer A FREE Consultation?

Yes! For all new potential clients I ask that we schedule a free 15 minute phone consultation to ensure that we would be a good fit for one another. During these calls we will often chat about what you are looking for, my skill set, and scheduling. Any and all questions are welcome on these calls.

How Often Will We Meet?

When you are first starting therapy, weekly therapy can be the most helpful and likely to result in the most change. However, there are times when weekly therapy might not be possible due to budget, time, etc., so we may meet bi-weekly. I don’t meet less than bi-weekly with new clients, as it would not be a good use of your resources. If someone has been in therapy and is wanting to discontinue/complete therapy, we can titrate down and meet with less frequency. For KAP clients and frequency of medicine sessions, this will be subjective to each individual and your goals for KAP.

How Long Will I Receive Therapy?

This is an extremely subjective question and is challenging to answer in a simple paragraph. For some, a brief time in therapy might be helpful, whereas, for others long-term therapy might be a better fit or what is needed. I will frequently check in with you throughout our sessions to see what improvement you are noticing and what still feels challenging. Together we can discuss length of time and determine when it is feeling appropriate to terminate.

Is Medication Only Sufficient?

Medication can potentially be helpful to assist with reducing intensity and frequency of symptoms. Medication does not solve all concerns and does not get at the root of the concern. With therapy we can get at the root of the concern to reduce/eliminate symptoms and also develop skills/strategies to accomplish goals.

Do You Accept Insurance & How Much Will It Cost?

Yes, I am credentialed with Optum/United Health, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Cigna. You are responsible for knowing the cost of sessions when using insurance. I recommend that all potential clients call their insurance company and ask the following questions: Do I have mental/behavioral health benefits? If so, what is the cost for individual outpatient therapy? Do I have a deductible? If so, have I met it and what is it? All insurance plans are written so differently, I will have no way of knowing what therapy will cost you. Calling your insurance company directly and getting this information is best so that you are not unpleasantly surprised with cost.

Are There Any Risks With Using Insurance?

When using insurance for mental health benefits a diagnosis is required. Insurance companies may also require access to your mental health record to reimburse your payment. Lastly, reimbursement from any health insurance company, in any capacity, carries a certain amount of risk to confidentiality, privacy, or to future capacity to obtain employment, military affiliation, health, disability, or life insurance. In some cases, insurance companies may share information with a national medical information data bank. For example, your health insurance record may prevent employment at employers that require high level security clearance such as state employment, federal employment, law enforcement, or military employment. Individuals may also encounter higher premiums or exclusions in their care. The purpose of this information is to be transparent and not discourage you from utilizing your benefits or seeking out mental health treatment.

What Forms Of Payment Do You Accept?

I accept cash, checks, HSA cards and credit cards for payment. Payment is due at time of service and I will require a credit card be kept on file. Unless otherwise requested, your session fee will be charged to the card on file. This includes self-pay, co-pay, co-insurance, and any late or no-show fees.

If I Am Paying Out-Of-Pocket, What Is The Cost?

Intake: $160

50-55 minute session: $150

3.5 Hour KAP session: $475.00