POLICIES & FEES

Many people prefer to pay out of pocket for counseling services, as they prefer the privacy this allows regarding mental health diagnosis, course of treatment, etc. In this case, private payment of the full fee is required prior to each session.

 

Others prefer to use their health insurance coverage. I am an in-network provider for some insurance companies and an out-of-network provider for most companies. To help you determine which payment option is best, you may want to check your insurance benefit by calling the behavioral health or mental health number generally found on the back of the insurance card and asking:

 

• “What is my mental health coverage and benefit?”

• “Do I have a deductible to meet?”

• “What will my co-payment or co-insurance be?”

• “Will there be any limits on sessions?”

• “Do I need an authorization?”

 

Your insurance company may ask you some questions as well. Sometimes your deductible makes it difficult to use your insurance. If this is the case, we can discuss private payment in further detail.

 

I provide a billing service for insurance billing as a professional courtesy to my clients.  Payment for your portion of session fees including deductibles, co-pays, and co-insurance are required before each session. You are responsible for all fees your insurance does not pay.