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At the moment, I only meet with clients virtually via a HIPAA-compliant Zoom account.

I am in-network with the following plans:

• Optum

• United Behavioral

• Aetna

• UMR

Some PPO plans are able to reimburse you for a percentage of the charges incurred. Please call your insurance to inquire whether they cover out-of-network mental health services and at what rate. I am happy to submit on out-of-network bill on your behalf. Please note that in all cases, you are responsible for full payment of fees at the time of service and for any ongoing communication with your insurance carrier.

Fees start at $200 for individuals.

Gender-affirming assessments- based on financial need.

I do offer a sliding scale depending on current financial need.

If you are currently an associate therapist or in graduate school to become one, I offer a sliding scale starting at $120.

Please feel free to contact me here if you need more information.

• Does my plan provide me with out-of-network reimbursement for psychotherapy? 

• Am I covered to see a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist? 

• Is there a deductible I need to meet before you will reimburse me? 

• Is there a limit to how many sessions you will cover? 

• How much of the fee will be reimbursed? Note: If they cover a percentage of the "allowed fee," ask how much the allowed fee is because it may be lower than my full fee. For instance, if the allowed fee is $80 and they cover 30%, you will only be reimbursed $24 per session.

When you register as a new client, we ask that you put a debit/credit card on file in my practice management system for billing. You can also use your HSA/FSA card. Venmo and Zelle are not accepted due to privacy regulations.

In order for insurance to pay for therapy, you must be given a diagnosis. This is true regardless of the reason you are seeking therapy or the type of therapy.  

The insurance company will have the deciding role in how many sessions you may receive and what treatment goals are considered appropriate. Your treatment will be guided by the expectations of the insurance company and the diagnosis you were given, rather than any issues that brought you to counseling or come up during your therapy.  

Your therapy records are now part of your medical records. Insurance companies will require various documentation from your therapist and this becomes part of your medical record. It is not uncommon for insurance companies to request session notes in addition to diagnostic information and your treatment plan in order to ensure that your treatment is following the plan and to fight "fraud." Your therapist will always work to keep your information confidential, but cannot control what an insurance company does with your information. For 100% peace of mind about your health information, self-pay protects you the best.  

Any diagnosis you receive can be considered a pre-existing condition and may impact you in the future (obtaining health insurance, life insurance, employment, etc.).