Fees/Investment
My services are self-pay only and payment is due at the time of service. I am not in-network with any insurance at this time, but can provide superbills for you to submit to insurance for reimbursement after the service.
55-minute intake $325 (first appointment)
55-minute individual therapy $225
85-minute individual therapy or coaching: $325
25-minute check-in session: $125
Psychological testing rate: Inquire for more information
You can determine if your insurance provides out-of-network benefits are by clicking the "Use Your Insurance" link below . I also highly recommend calling the number on your insurance card to determine what your insurance has deemed an "allowable amount" for out-f-network psychological testing or individual therapy services so you are aware of the amount insurance will reimburse (as it may not be the same amount as my total fee).
For payment all major credit cards as well as flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and health reimbursement account (HRA) debit cards are also accepted. Superbills (receipts specifically tailored to insurance requirements) can be provided upon request. A superbill allows you to use your out-of-network insurance benefits. Most insurance plans will reimburse for a portion--if not all--of testing and/or therapy fees when provided with a superbill.
My services are evidence-based and tailored to your specific needs using a trauma-informed, attachment-based, values inspired, anti-racist and intersectional therapeutic lens. This allows me to provide psychological assessments that view the individual as a whole and incorporate individualized treatment recommendations based on scientifically sound practices that will work to improve functioning and quality of life, regardless of diagnosis.
In individual therapy this therapeutic lens helps the you discover the stories that are driving patterns of behavior (habits) and thoughts that are no longer serving you in the context of your current circumstances. Most of all I realize that assessment and therapy are a commitment to yourself and understand that the time and resources spent on my services are an investment in your health and future allowing you to move closer to a more vibrant and values-based life. As such I believe that any person working with me in individual therapy should always be aware of the science behind the tools and interventions used in session to help you move toward completion of the mutually agreed-upon therapeutic goals.
Why have I chosen to be Out-of-Network with Insurance?
There are several reasons I have chosen not to be in-network with insurance, all of which are a result of my personal experience over years of practice.
1) Insurance companies very often dictate the amount of time and type of psychological assessments/evaluations that can be provided, and may even deny approval for evaluations they have deemed to be not “medically necessary” by the insurance company’s standards. This can occur regardless of the opinion of the client’s medical or mental health provider. When this happens, clients using insurance are often unable to get the answers to the questions they have about their psychological functioning and the best course of care. Insurance also has the ability and does impede care by restricting the number of individual therapy sessions that clients can attend, again regardless of the opinion of the medical or mental health provider. I am dedicated to providing my clients with the best care possible through comprehensive assessment and treatment recommendations or individual therapy intervention(s).
2) Insurance companies can deny services retroactively. Regrettably this can leave clients with unexpected and costly bills. Additionally, they may demand that payments received by a clinician be returned due to their belief that a certain diagnosis is/was not necessary to treat. I believe that my degree and training make me better informed to make these decisions than an insurance company. I am committed to never ask clients to undergo unnecessary testing measures or attend therapy longer than necessary to meet their goals.
3) Insurance companies require clinicians to send them your diagnoses. At times they ask to review therapy notes to determine whether you need to continue with therapy services. Not even insurance companies are exempt from data breaches. This concerns me. Your therapy session information, diagnoses, billing, and personal information could end up in the wrong hands.
4) Some employers, including the military, government, and public service agencies, make hiring/entrance choices taking historical psychiatric diagnoses into account. Insurance companies can also review your diagnoses and use them to increase your premiums. I have chosen not to be in-network with insurance to prevent this negatively affecting my clients, and I can provide services where formal diagnoses are not required.