Therapy offers numerous advantages, including therapy benefits such as guidance, support, a deeper understanding of yourself, and new perspectives on various stressors.
Our commitment to confidentiality policies ensures a safe space for your exploration. Treatment can assist in managing relationships and daily challenges, and it's important to note that the benefits you experience from therapy largely depend on the collaborative process between us, as well as the potential for insurance reimbursement options.
Deciding to see a therapist is a personal choice. However, if you have taken steps to reach out, it is likely that you are seeking assistance to address various internal and external issues.
Understanding the confidentiality policies in place can help ease any concerns you may have about privacy during your sessions. Therapy may benefit those who possess an adequate level of self-awareness and insight to recognize their need for support, and it's important to inquire about insurance reimbursement options to make therapy more affordable.
The process to make the decision often requires a willingness to accept one’s situation and a commitment to pursue change.
I see clients at least once per week, primarily online due to my limited office hours. Engaging in therapy on a weekly basis enhances the therapy benefits, and in some situations, attending more than once a week may be recommended.
We will work together to assess your current difficulties and needs to develop the ideal treatment plan tailored for you. It's important to remember that adherence to confidentiality policies and consistency in treatment are crucial for the process to be helpful and effective, especially in regards to insurance reimbursement.
I am an out-of-network provider and do not accept any insurance plans. My fee for individual therapy is $250 for 45 minutes, for couples $300 for 50 minutes, and for families $350 for 60 minutes.
However, if you have a PPO plan, I can provide you with invoices for insurance reimbursement that you can submit to your insurance company.
This can help make therapy more affordable and accessible, allowing you to take advantage of the therapy benefits available to you.
Please contact me if you would like a free, brief initial consultation to discuss your problems, needs, goals, and compatibility while ensuring that we adhere to confidentiality policies.
The law protects the psychotherapist-client relationship, ensuring that confidentiality policies are upheld, and information cannot be disclosed without client authorization.
Exceptions to confidentiality include: If I suspect child abuse, dependent adult and/or elder abuse, I am required by law to report this to the appropriate authorities immediately. If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person(s), I must notify the police and inform the intended victim. If a client intends to harm himself or herself, I will make every effort to gain their cooperation to secure their safety. If they do not cooperate, I will need to take further measures without their consent, as provided by law, to ensure their safety. We will discuss confidentiality policies and the exceptions in more depth when we meet.
The No Surprises Act
You have the right to receive a 'Good Faith Estimate' by law, explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost, including therapy benefits. Under the federal law, commonly known as the No Surprises Act, health care providers must provide patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance with an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, which includes psychotherapy services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services. You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a 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 or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. It is recommended that once you receive your Good Faith Estimate, you keep a copy for your records or take a picture for future reference. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call HHS at 1-800-985-3059.
"Unexpressed Emotions will never die. They are buried alive and will come forth later in uglier ways."
- Sigmund Freud