Therapy is an
Investment in You
Therapy is an investment in your long-term well-being. It’s a commitment of time, energy, and money toward creating meaningful and lasting change.
Making an investment in the right care now will pay off long after therapy ends.
Insurance
I am not an in-network provider with any insurance carrier. This decision was made because accepting insurance often comes at the cost of clinical care and best ethical practices. Since I am a specialist in OCD and Anxiety therapy, clients are sometimes able to get reimbursed using their out-of-network insurance benefits.
Rates
Standard 55-minute session
$250
Initial 90-minute intake session
$375
Most sessions after the intake session are 55 minutes long. If a longer session is needed, the cost will be adjusted proportionally at a rate of $250 per hour.
My philosophy is to teach you to become your own therapist. I’m a Licensed Psychologist highly trained in OCD and anxiety disorders, and I stay current with the latest research. With this high standard of care, and my specialized expertise, you are more likely to achieve your goals faster, and experience longer lasting benefits, than with a less skilled (or overworked) provider.
I teach people the knowledge and skills to make real change, support them through that change and, when they are ready, send them off to use those skills with confidence.
How to Take Advantage of Out-of-Network Benefits
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Contact Insurance
Ask your insurance provider if you have out-of-network benefits for behavioral health services. Ask about any deductibles and/or copay you may have with out-of-network services.
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Request a Superbill
Request a superbill from me, which is an invoice that has specific insurance billing information. I provide superbills directly in your client portal so you can easily download them and submit them to your insurance.
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Submit Your Claim
File a claim with your insurance provider by submitting the superbill. Clients with out-of-network benefits are often able to get 50-80% of the cost reimbursed by insurance.
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One of the benefits of working with an out-of-network therapist is often having more flexibility in scheduling and shorter wait times to begin treatment. In-network providers may have long waitlists or limited availability, making it difficult to get support when you need it. Choosing an out-of-network provider can open up more options, helping you find a therapist who is a good fit without waiting weeks or months for an appointment. This means you can spend less time searching for care and more time focusing on your well-being.
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Private pay means that your mental health care decisions are between you and your therapist only and we can be more flexible to your actual needs. If needed, sessions can be longer, be fully virtual with no requirements for initial in-person sessions, or be held multiple times a week, for example.
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Due to insurance not paying the clinician’s full rate, therapists often have to see more clients than recommended on a weekly basis. This can lead to burn out, or even mistakes. By not taking insurance, I am able to see fewer clients, allowing more of my energy, expertise, and time, to be poured into you.
Benefits of Private Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
If you still have questions, you’re welcome to reach out so I can answer them. Or, if you’re feeling ready, contact me to get started with therapy.
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I accept all major credit cards, debit cards, and FSA/HSA account cards.
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Payments are due at time of service.
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If you need to cancel a session, you are welcome to reschedule it within the same business week or within two business days of the originally scheduled appointment. Reschedules can be requested before or after the original session time and are subject to availability.
If we are unable to find a mutually workable time within this window, or if a reschedule is not requested in advance, this will be considered a cancellation or no-show. Each client may cancel up to two sessions per year with no charge, for any reason. Beyond that, for any absences (cancellations or no-shows) that are not able to be rescheduled within the time window, the full session fee will apply. This is necessary because I make a time commitment to you that is held exclusively for you. I arrange my personal schedule around appointments and my livelihood is dependent on providing these services.
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Yes, I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to prospective clients to determine fit and answer any questions you may have.
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I provide online therapy in:
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Maine
Maryland
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
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Call the Member Services number on the back of your insurance card to ask about your benefits.
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Do I have out-of-network benefits?
Do my out-of-network benefits include outpatient behavioral health care?
What amount of the therapy session fee is reimbursed?
I typically use CPT codes 90791 (initial session) and 90837 (ongoing sessions)
Do I have an out-of-network deductible for outpatient behavioral health services?
Is there a limit to the number of sessions each year covered by my plan?
Do I need pre-authorization or a referral from my primary care physician to be covered?
How do I file the claim for reimbursement? Is there a form that needs to be submitted along with the superbill?
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I do not submit insurance claims for my clients. I ask that clients communicate directly with their insurance company and submit all claims themselves.