Logistics
Details
Currently sessions are telehealth only within Washington State. Our sessions will typically run from 50-55 minutes. In most cases, I find therapy to be most supportive on a weekly basis to start with.
If you are interested but unsure, I also offer a free 15 minute consultation to see if we are a good fit prior to setting up a full session.
Fees
Currently, I am offering sessions at a rate of $150. Contact me directly for a sliding scale information and availability.
Insurance
I am not contracted with insurance. The benefit of this is that we can work towards your goals without the structure that insurance requires.
I recognize the financial necessity of accessing insurance. You may have "out-of-network" benefits as part of your insurance plan, which may reimburse you for part of my fee. To use out-of-network benefits, you pay me for the session and I'll provide you with a detailed receipt called a "Superbill". You then submit that to your insurance provider (it's usually pretty straight forward for individuals to do this on the insurance company website) and then the insurance company would reimburse you a percentage of what you paid according to your benefits and their policies.
If you would like to utilize out-of-network insurance benefits for therapy with me, you should call your health insurance provider ahead of time and ask the following questions. You may need my NPI #1073308797.
Does my plan cover outpatient individual therapy with a Licensed Mental Health Counselor ASSOCIATE (LMHCA)? The CPT codes you can ask about are 90791 (initial appointment) and 90837/90834 (psychotherapy).
Do I have out-of-network benefits for those services?
Do I have a deductible for out-of-network mental health services? How much have I met toward that deductible?
What is my copay or what percentage ("co-insurance") do I pay when seeing a mental health provider who is out-of-network?
What is the allowed amount that the co-insurance is calculated from?
How many sessions does my plan cover in a year? How many sessions do I have left?
Do you have different benefits, networks, or authorization processes I need to be aware of for telehealth or virtual sessions?
Do I need pre-authorization or a referral from my primary care provider?
What is the process to get reimbursed for out-of-network services?
I know the process of navigating insurance can be daunting and unclear. If you have questions that I am able to answer, I can provide that help.
Good Faith Estimate
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost.
Under the “No Surprises” law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who 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, equipment, and hospital fees.
Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.
If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 1-877-696-6775.