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Making the decision to seek therapy can be difficult and finding the right therapist with whom you can truly form a therapeutic alliance may take additional time. As research indicates that the most important factor in psychotherapy may be the alliance between client and therapist, it makes sense that any individual or couple or family – whether heterosexual, LGBTQ+, married / unmarried – would reflect heavily on this aspect of their search.
Professionals from the arts (actors, writers, musicians), entertainment (directors, executives, producers), real estate (agents, developers), academic (educators, researchers, students), medical (doctors, nurses, clinicians), technology (start-ups, FB, SC, google) sectors, as well as entrepreneurs of all types – their loved ones, spouses, significant others, family members, friends – are just some examples of the people worked with since prior to 2010.
A Serene and Safe Space
The office is thoughtfully designed to ensure clients may feel at ease in order to express themselves without fear of judgment. It’s a simple, peaceful environment dedicated to promoting comfort and well-being.
While some seek a coach and others an analyst, the goals are basically the same: resolve issues, improve your life, become the best version of yourself, live your best life – without the need for the coach or analyst. Initial consultations are about providing a uniquely safe, private space for clients to share thoughts, feelings, questions and concerns, open to the process of change that takes place through therapy.
- Individual Counseling
- Couples/Marriage Counseling
- Anxiety & Depression
- ADHD - including Coaching
- Grief/Bereavement
- Life Transitions
- Men’s Issues
- Sexual/Intimacy Issues
- Professional Consultations
However, HMO policies do not reimburse for outside services.
Most insurance policies reimburse a good portion of the fee for out-of-network mental health services. Before sessions start, you may want to call the telephone number on your insurance card listed for “Behavioral Health” and ask the following questions:
-Is there a deductible for out-of-network providers for my individual/family policy?
-What percentage of the psychotherapy cost is covered for out-of-network providers?
-Is there a cap on reimbursement for services? – on number of sessions per year?
-Is pre-authorization required?
When payment is made at the end of every session, I will provide you with a receipt that you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.
Some of the reasons I choose not to be paneled with insurance companies:
-Insurance companies require a “hard diagnosis” for each client, which can follow them for the rest of their life. This may impact their eligibility for future life insurance or particular employment.
-Insurance companies have defined regulations that can compromise the level of confidentiality I believe is crucial for successful therapy.
-I would like the client to experience long-lasting relief, which requires more frequent sessions than insurance companies are sometimes willing to support.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate explaining how much your medical care will cost.
Under this law, healthcare providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or 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, and hospital fees.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate or the dispute process, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call or call (800) 368-1019.
DISCLAIMERS
A Good Faith Estimate shows the costs of items and services that are reasonably expected for your health care needs for an item or service. The estimate is based on information known when the estimate was created.
The Good Faith Estimate does not include any unknown or unexpected costs that may arise during treatment. You could be charged more if complications or exceptional circumstances occur. Federal law allows you to dispute (appeal) the bill if this happens.
There may be additional items or services the convening provider or convening facility recommends as part of the course of care that must be scheduled or requested separately and is not reflected in the good faith estimate.
The information provided in the good faith Estimate is only an estimate, and that actual items, services, or charges may differ from the Good Faith Estimate.
The Good Faith Estimate is not a contract. It does not require the uninsured (or self-pay) individual to obtain the items or services from any providers or facilities identified in Good Faith Estimate. You can dispute the bill if you are billed for more than this Good Faith Estimate. You may contact the health care provider or facility listed to let them know the billed charges are higher than the Good Faith Estimate. You can ask them to update the bill to match the Good Faith Estimate, ask to negotiate the bill or ask if there is financial assistance available.
You may also start a dispute resolution process with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). If you choose to use the dispute resolution process, you must start the dispute process within 120 calendar days (about 4 months) of the date on the original bill. There is a $25 fee to use the dispute process. If the agency reviewing your dispute agrees, you will have to pay the price on this Good Faith Estimate. You will have to pay a higher amount if the agency disagrees with you and agrees with the health care provider or facility.
If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. To learn more and get a form to start the process, go to www.cms.gov/nosurprises. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate or the dispute process, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call (800) 368-1019.