Question 1

How much does therapy cost?

Accepted Answer

Individual & Couples Therapy (Out of Pocket)

Initial Intake: $180 (60-90 mins)
Subsequent Sessions: $135 (50 mins)

Question 2

Do you accept insurance for therapy?

Accepted Answer

I currently accept CareFirst BCBS, Cigna/Evernorth and Medicaid insurance. I do not accept any other insurance. This means that you pay for your therapy sessions at the time of service. I accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, Venmo, PayPal, and Health Savings Account.

Question 3

Why do I need to have a credit card on file?

Accepted Answer

Credit cards are saved, using a HIPAA compliant and secure therapy platform. This card will be charged automatically if you prefer to pay via credit, and it will also be used to charge for no-show and late-cancellation appointments.

Question 4

Do you offer a consultation before committing?

Accepted Answer

Yes! I offer a FREE 15-minute phone consultation to see if I am a good fit for you. If not, I am happy to refer you to someone who can help. I am also happy to answer questions you may have regarding the therapeutic process during this call.

Question 5

Is there a late cancellation/no show fee?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the full fee will be charged for cancelations made with less than 24 hours notice. If you arrive 10 minutes or more after the start of your session, I may require that you reschedule your appointment. While it is common practice for a therapist to charge for no-show/late-show sessions, I recognize extenuating circumstances.

Question 6

Can I send you a text message?

Accepted Answer

Texting is not a confidential way to communicate. Therefore, I do not communicate through text message, with the exception of appointment scheduling. E-mail is a great way to communicate non-confidential information. Please call with anything confidential in nature.

Question 7

What is a “Good Faith Estimate” and the No Surprises Act?

Accepted Answer

Under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, healthcare provider are required to provide a good faith estimate of expected charges for items and services to individuals who are not enrolled in an insurance plan or coverage or a Federal health care program, or not seeking to file a claim with their plan or coverage. The information in the good faith estimate is only an estimate. Actual services or charges may differ from the good faith estimate. The good faith estimate is not a contract and does not require you to obtain the services from us.

Financial estimates for care prior to an initial diagnostic session are difficult to calculate. However, generally speaking, most patients experiencing distress requiring psychotherapy services with an accompanying ICD-10/DSM diagnosis should plan for weekly therapy visits at your therapist’s quoted rate. This rate will be made available to you in an initial email when scheduling and in your intake packet if you decide to schedule with us. Naturally, given your presenting concerns, diagnosis, level of distress, treatment goals, and availability, the frequency of sessions might increase or decrease from this estimate. Additionally, your therapist might recommend additional services as part of the course of care that must be scheduled or requested separately and are not reflected in the good faith estimate, such as psychological assessments. They will discuss any foreseeable changes to this estimate with you.

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. To learn more and get a form to start the process, go to www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 1-877-696-6775

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443.377.3644