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Yes, I offer sliding or low-cost counseling when you can’t afford the full fee. My sliding range varies and is typically discussed with an agreement form. Please connect with me directly to discuss the availability if you require a lower fee or payment plan option. Additionally, please inquire to see if you’d qualify for financial assistance via the partnering non-profits. We are committed to giving back to those who serve.

Yes, I accept private pay. The advantages of private pay include not having to submit a diagnosis or share any HIPAA-protected information with your insurance company. Many of these companies also try to dictate what kind of therapy and how much therapy you need. When you use out-of-pocket services, you have more flexibility in how you use your therapy sessions and it also allows me to provide the highest quality, most flexible care to meet your unique needs. You can read more about the advantages of private pay here in my FAQ section.

I am in-network with Anthem BCBS for Virginia and Aetna for Alaskans via Headway (who I do my billing with).

To check your benefits, you can go here. You’ll see your cost/session ahead of time.

Yup, I do offer OON billing with courtesy billing.

I can provide you with a Superbill, which is a fancy medical receipt. You can submit this receipt to your insurance company for possible reimbursement (which they will send directly to you). Doing this, however, also requires a formal diagnosis.

We will first check to confirm you have out-of-network benefits prior to scheduling our intake.

You may contact your insurance company directly to find out the reimbursement amount for “out-of-network” counseling.

I’d recommend asking these questions to your insurance provider to help determine your benefits:

• Does my health insurance plan include mental health/telehealth benefits?
• Do I have a deductible? If so, what is it, and have I met it yet?
• Does my plan limit how many sessions per calendar year I can have? If so, what is the limit?
• Do I need written approval from my primary care physician in order for services to be covered?

Common CPT Codes for billing:

• Intake: Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation CPT 90791
• 60-minute Individual Psychotherapy CPT 90837
• 45-minute Individual Psychotherapy CPT 90834
• 30-minute Individual Psychotherapy CPT 90832

I am proud to serve as a TRICARE Certified Non-network Provider for those living in Virginia.

A prior authorization or referral may be required for TRICARE Prime members. However, Prime members can also use the point-of-service (POS) option, which allows you to begin services without a referral. You would need to meet your yearly deductible, after which you will be responsible for 50% of TRICARE’s allowable amount.

As a courtesy, I am happy to submit all claims on your behalf. Self-pay reduced rates are available for those using their TRICARE benefits. TRICARE Select beneficiaries will receive reimbursement directly from TRICARE post-deductible.

For more information or help understanding your costs with TRICARE, please visit their website.

Currently, my State Boards require that I only see individuals who are physically located in the states where I am licensed. While telehealth laws can be complex, it’s essential to consider whether driving to Virginia (VA) or Alaska (AK) for telehealth sessions is practical. While it’s technically possible, it may not be the most efficient or effective approach. If you’re seeking a therapist licensed in a specific state for telehealth sessions, I can provide referrals for your convenience.

At this time, I am not accepting Medicaid and Medicare clients. 

Message-based therapy is where you communicate with your therapist via e-chat, online text messaging, or e-Journal. You exchange these messages online in a secured way via a client portal. These messages can be in live time or with a delay. After our initial televideo session, we discuss if this fits your therapeutic treatment.

All services are via a secured platform

Payment is due at the time of service. I accept major credit cards, including HSA/FSA cards and Care Credit, through my secure practice platform, Practice Better. Your payment details are stored securely either with a third-party billing service I contract for insurance or within the Practice Better client portal. Co-pays (if any) are processed on the day of service. For EMDR Intensives, financing options are available.

Therapy sessions are scheduled in advance at a time reserved exclusively for you. When a session is canceled without adequate notice, I am unable to fill this time slot by offering it to another current client, a client on the waitlist, or a client with a clinical emergency.

If you are unable to attend a session, please make sure you provide me, at least 24 hours, notice of the cancellation via email or text/message.

If you cancel your appointment prior to 24 hours, you will be rescheduled with no penalty.

Cancellations made without 24 hours’ notice but prior to the start of the session incur a $50 late-cancellation fee unless rescheduled within 5 business days.

No-shows or cancellations, especially if it becomes habitual, made after the start of the session incur a $100 fee.

**EMDR Intensives: Please provide a minimum of 72 hours’ notice. Cancellations occurring within this time frame, or failure to attend without notice, will result in a charge of $100 per hour for the duration of the session (3 blocks).

**Of course, we understand when emergencies come up. Cancellation fee can be waived in the event that is out of your control ie. a natural disaster, serious illness, or an emergency situation such as a car accident. If you are unsure of your circumstances, please contact me to discuss!

I meet with Alaska and Virginia clients between the hours of 10 AM-5 PM ET. I may not respond to messages or emails past 6 PM ET.

You may visit the FAQ section or contact me for any additional questions you may have. I look forward to hearing from you!