Fees
Why I don’t take insurance
No Labeling – To use insurance, I have to give a diagnosis to a client, even if they might *barely* meet the diagnostic criteria. Not accepting insurance gives me the freedom to treat my clients without labeling or diagnosing. I’m all about de-stigmatizing mental health, but unfortunately, many industries are not. If you want to get life insurance, work in certain sectors of government, or even certain private sectors, a diagnosis on your healthcare record may impede your ability to get coverage or employment. You should seek the care and help you need without worrying about it impacting your future.
Confidentiality & Privacy – To use insurance, your name and diagnosis is seen by upwards of ten different people in the insurance billing department. While our session notes and details remain private unless there is an audit, I feel firm that this many people don’t need your healthcare information.
No Confusion -- Healthcare and insurance are highly confusing. It’s almost impossible to get a straightforward answer of how much a specific service will cost. When you seek therapeutic services with me, you have a simple, straightforward answer about the cost of services and when they will be billed to you.
Self-Determination – Insurance companies often determine what they think the “appropriate” or “therapeutic” treatment is. Let’s say you have a diagnosis of mild depression. Your insurance provider may believe you need 12-15 sessions for that diagnosis. Once we hit that ceiling, they’ll no longer pay. This means we had to rigidly adhere to someone else’s guidelines and try and rush you through to meet your goals.
Quality Care & Attention – I only accept a certain amount of clients on my caseload to protect my mental health and ensure I’m showing up to each session fully attuned. I don’t do therapy sessions and text or multitask on my phone, I don’t type away on my laptop, there aren’t interruptions from other people in a crowded waiting room, and if you email or call me, you’ll get me.
What are your rates?
Individual therapy: $265 per session
Family or couples therapy: $285 per session
Group therapy: $90 per session
Do you take insurance?
I am OUT OF NETWORK for all insurance plans. For out-of-network PPO plans, I can provide you a superbill to submit to your insurance for reimbursement, or you can utilize Mentaya to submit claims electronically and get reimbursed quicker.
I have partnered with Mentaya to help my clients save money on therapy. Check your benefits to see if you're eligible for reimbursement:
Please contact your insurance provider directly to verify benefits and coverage and ask any questions you might have about benefits.
