Individual Psychotherapy
Parent/Caregiver Consultation
Couples Psychotherapy
The Initial Evaluation for Individual Psychotherapy Treatment Planning is 60 minutes and is $300. This initial session involves a treatment plan I will write following the session.
(CPT billing code: 90791)
The Individual Psychotherapy Sessions that follow this Initial Evaluation are either 60-minutes in duration and are $200 per session or are 90-minutes in duration and are $300.
( CPT billing code: 90837 for 60 minutes)
( CPT billing code: 90834 x 2 for 90 minutes)
Parent or Caregiver Consultation typically involves an Initial Evaluation. There are times when a single consultation session following this Initial Evaluation is sufficient to meet the need. The Initial Evaluation for Parent or Caregiver Consultation is 60 minutes and is $300. This initial session involves a treatment plan I will write following the session.
(CPT billing code: 90791)
Consultation Sessions are 90 minutes in duration and are $300.
( CPT billing code: 90846 or 90847 for 90 minutes)
The Initial Evaluation for Couples Psychotherapy is 60 minutes and is $300. This initial session also involves a treatment plan I will write following the session.
(CPT billing code: 90791)
The Couples Psychotherapy Sessions that follow the Initial Evaluation are most often 90-minutes and are $300. Sessions of 60-minutes are possible and are $200.
(CPT billing code: 90846, 90847, or 90834 x 2 for 90 minutes)
Out-of-Network Information
I am an out-of-network provider for health insurance companies. This means I am not listed in the provider network for your health insurance. You will need to contact your health insurance to verify your out-of-network benefits. The best way to verify your benefits is to call the phone number on the back of your insurance card and ask these questions:
1. Do I have out-of-network coverage for outpatient mental health visits? If so, what is my coverage?
2. Is there a deductible that needs to be met prior to coverage for services? How much of my deductible has been met this year?
3. Is there a limit on the number of sessions my plan will cover per year?
4. Are virtual or telehealth sessions covered?
5. What is the amount that will be reimbursed per session?
6. Do I need pre-authorization in order to begin psychotherapy?
7. Do I need a referral from an in-network provider or my primary care physician to see an out-of-network provider?
8. How do I submit claims for out-of-network reimbursement for the portion covered?
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Reduced Rates and Pro-Bono Services
As noted elsewhere, I see a limited number of patients now and have few openings for reduced rate or pro-bono services. However, I do reserve a few sessions per month for reduced rate or pro-bono parent/caregiver consultation. There is almost always a waiting list for these sessions and parents or caregivers must qualify for need. Also, see the resources listed on the page for "Alternatives" on this website for other options for care.
Good Faith Estimate
I don't take the cost of my care lightly and I am very transparent about what my time will amount to. It is also fortunately now the law that health care providers must give patients who do not have insurance, or are not using insurance, an estimate of the costs of their healthcare services.
You have a right to a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency services.
Your health care provider should give you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least one business day before the service. You can also request this Good Faith Estimate from any provider prior to the service.
If you receive a bill that is $400 or more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
For more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises
Confidentiality
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In accordance with the Health Information Privacy Act (HIPAA) your personal health information is considered protected and, as such, will only be used or disclosed for the purposes of treatment, compensation, and healthcare operations and will otherwise not be released without your specific authorization. Exceptions to confidentiality include: (1) if you are a risk to your own safety or to the safety of others; (2) if you have hurt a child or an elder; (3) if the court has a legitimate subpoena to impound my records; (4) if you are in a lawsuit where emotional harm is being claimed; (5) if you elect to use insurance coverage.