RATES:

Offering Telehealth sessions only at this time

I currently do not take insurance and may be considered an out-of-network provider. If your insurance plan offers out-of-network coverage, I will gladly provide a Superbill statement so that you can submit it directly to your insurance company to request reimbursement. It is best to verify benefits with your insurance company before starting services.

​Standard Fees:

Potential Benefits of Out-Of-Pocket
(without using insurance):

If you are seeking therapeutic support, but do not want some of the restrictions of utilizing insurance, paying out of pocket is an option exercised by some clients.

Your insurance provider requires therapists to share your diagnosis, goals, and treatment plan. We often see clients who prefer that this information is not accessible to other entities. 
(People who tend to want a greater degree of privacy are doctors, first responders and military personnel, people who need clearances for their jobs, public figures, people addressing sexual or relationship concerns, and individuals working through past traumatic experiences.

and without limitations of number of sessions approved by your insurance. When you use insurance, therapists are required to assess each client and assign you with a mental health diagnosis. This diagnosis will be a permanent part of your medical record, which can impact future insurance costs, life insurance, job opportunities, etc.
(Because couples therapy is generally not covered by most insurance plans, you or your partner will need to be identified as “the client.” This will require that you or your partner be given a mental health diagnosis and be the primary focus of therapy.)

Good Faith Estimate:

Information for clients who do not have insurance or who are not using insurance 

NOTICE: YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO RECEIVE A “GOOD FAITH ESTIMATE” EXPLAINING HOW MUCH YOUR MEDICAL CARE WILL COST

Under the 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 the Federal No Surprises Help Desk at 1-800-985-3059.

HOW THIS APPLIES TO STRENGTH FOR CHANGE, PLLC

Beginning January 1, 2022, federal laws regulating client care have been updated to include the “No Surprises” Act. Under the law, healthcare 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 called a “Good Faith Estimate” (GFE) explaining how much your medical care will cost.

This new regulation is designed to provide transparency to patients regarding their expected medical expenses and to protect them from surprises when they receive their medical bills. It allows patients to understand how much their health care will cost before they receive services.

There are a number of factors that make it challenging to provide an estimate on how long it will take for a client to complete therapeutic treatment, and much depends on the individual client and their goals in seeking therapy. Some clients are satisfied with a reduction in symptoms while others continue longer because it feels beneficial to do so. Others begin to schedule less frequently and may continue to come in for “tune-ups” or when issues arise. Ultimately, as the client, it is your decision when to stop therapy. So, it depends on several factors because everyone has unique counseling goals. Like any other relationship, it takes time to develop a therapeutic relationship with your counselor and identify your treatment goals, establish a plan of action, and work towards accomplishing them. Whatever your number of sessions will be, we will work together to meet your needs.

Regardless of the number of sessions you need, our rates never change without prior knowledge. For more information please see our Insurance and Fees page or contact me at [email protected].

 

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 800-985-3059.

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