Fees and Insurance
Payment and Insurance
I am in-network with Aetna and United Healthcare, including several carve out plans under the United umbrella. I use a third party billing service to verify benefits and process claims. For in-network services, payment for your out-of-pocket amount owed will be charged through my billing service to your card on file approximately 3 days after each session. Once your insurance company processes your claim, the billing company will charge your card on file for any additional balance that is not paid by your insurance company. Please note that any verification of benefits is only an estimate of your out-pocket cost. It is impossible to know for certain how much your insurance company will pay until the claim is actually processed.
For out-of-network insurance plans, fees are due at the time of service. Since services are provided via telehealth, payment may only be made by credit card. You may have out-of-network benefits available on your insurance plan. If you choose to seek reimbursement from your insurance company, I can provide you with a superbill. I do not bill insurance directly for out-of-network services. Out-of-network benefits vary, so I recommend contacting your insurance company to inquire about reimbursement.
Good Faith Estimate for Cost of Services - for out-of-network services only
Beginning January 1, 2022, healthcare providers must comply with the No Surprises Act (H.R. 133). This new federal law is meant to protect consumers from receiving surprise medical bills for out-of-network healthcare services, such as when a patient may be treated by an out-of-network doctor while staying in an in-network inpatient hospital. Although costs for therapy services are already clearly provided at the time services are initiated, the No Surprises Act requires all healthcare providers to provide a good faith estimate of expected charges for therapy services.
You have the right to receive a "Good Faith Estimate" explaining how much your medical care will cost. Under the law, healthcare 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.
I am in-network with Aetna and United Healthcare, including several carve out plans under the United umbrella. I use a third party billing service to verify benefits and process claims. For in-network services, payment for your out-of-pocket amount owed will be charged through my billing service to your card on file approximately 3 days after each session. Once your insurance company processes your claim, the billing company will charge your card on file for any additional balance that is not paid by your insurance company. Please note that any verification of benefits is only an estimate of your out-pocket cost. It is impossible to know for certain how much your insurance company will pay until the claim is actually processed.
For out-of-network insurance plans, fees are due at the time of service. Since services are provided via telehealth, payment may only be made by credit card. You may have out-of-network benefits available on your insurance plan. If you choose to seek reimbursement from your insurance company, I can provide you with a superbill. I do not bill insurance directly for out-of-network services. Out-of-network benefits vary, so I recommend contacting your insurance company to inquire about reimbursement.
Good Faith Estimate for Cost of Services - for out-of-network services only
Beginning January 1, 2022, healthcare providers must comply with the No Surprises Act (H.R. 133). This new federal law is meant to protect consumers from receiving surprise medical bills for out-of-network healthcare services, such as when a patient may be treated by an out-of-network doctor while staying in an in-network inpatient hospital. Although costs for therapy services are already clearly provided at the time services are initiated, the No Surprises Act requires all healthcare providers to provide a good faith estimate of expected charges for therapy services.
You have the right to receive a "Good Faith Estimate" explaining how much your medical care will cost. Under the law, healthcare 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 healthcare provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before our medical service or item. You can also ask your healthcare 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 of a picture of your Good Faith Estimate.
Cancellation Policy
If you are unable to keep your scheduled appointment, please provide 24-hours notice. Because your appointment time has been reserved for you and is therefore not available for others to reserve, same-day cancellations will be charged a $75 cancellation fee.
If you are unable to keep your scheduled appointment, please provide 24-hours notice. Because your appointment time has been reserved for you and is therefore not available for others to reserve, same-day cancellations will be charged a $75 cancellation fee.
Limits of Confidentiality
To meet the professional standard of care, psychotherapists are expected to take reasonable steps to prevent suicide and to attempt to ensure safety with the least possible violation of the client’s privacy and self-determination. If a client makes a serious threat of physical violence to an identifiable victim, the therapist is required by law to notify the police and the intended victim. If a therapist has reason to suspect that a child, elderly adult or dependent adult is being abused or neglected, the therapist is mandated by law to make a report to the appropriate agency.
To meet the professional standard of care, psychotherapists are expected to take reasonable steps to prevent suicide and to attempt to ensure safety with the least possible violation of the client’s privacy and self-determination. If a client makes a serious threat of physical violence to an identifiable victim, the therapist is required by law to notify the police and the intended victim. If a therapist has reason to suspect that a child, elderly adult or dependent adult is being abused or neglected, the therapist is mandated by law to make a report to the appropriate agency.