Fees

My regular (ongoing) session fees are worked out individually based on going rates and your financial capacity.

• “Super-slide” slots, for those in need, are limited and currently full, but you can always ask me about updates to this.

• An optional 5-15 minute initial phone call to discuss the prospect of treatment, ask basic questions and work out scheduling is free. All scheduled sessions (including an initial consultation session) are billed.

• Initial consultation sessions are always billed at a going full rate, whether or not we have discussed fees. It is your responsibility, as patient or parent thereof, to raise questions and concerns regarding barriers to your ability to engage in treatment from me, prior to consenting to begin (either via scheduling a session as patient, or via completing paperwork as parent). Once sessions are scheduled (and reserved) for you, they will be billed (regardless of new concerns or non-attendance).

• Fees do not change based their being held in-person or remotely (by phone).

Using insurance: Due to constraints that insurance companies impose upon your confidentiality and my freedom to provide individually-tailored care, I do not participate on insurance panels. Many patients receive reimbursement through out-of-network coverage. I provide monthly “Super Bills” for you to submit as out-of-network claims. I encourage you to call your insurance provider to ask about out-of-network coverage. Useful questions to ask your insurance provider are:

• Do I have out-of-network mental or “behavioral health” benefits?

• If so:

  • What is my out-of-network deductible?

  • What is the “allowed amount” per session (some of which the insurance company reimburses after deductible)?

    • Note: Insurance companies often do not provide this information before you submit a claim and receive your first explanation of benefits (EOB)).

  • What is the reimbursement rate or dollar amount of this “allowed amount”?

  • Is there an “out-of-pocket maximum”, and what is that number?

  • If the doctor’s fee exceeds the “allowed amount”, does the portion in excess count towards my out-of-pocket maximum?

  • Snail-mail can be unreliable; can I submit my claims online?