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Facts and figures
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      Each session is 75 minutes, with flexibility to suit your needs. If we need to go over time, we can at no extra cost. 
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      My fee is $325 for a 75+ minute session For the cost of your total treatment ~ You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health 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 expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services. You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a 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. You will be provided a Good Faith Estimate when you sign up for services and any other time you request one, including before signing up for services. We recommend at least 3 sessions, the average number of sessions for our practice is 12, and the exact number you will need depends on your individual circumstances and needs. " 
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      For cancellation or rescheduling, clients must provide at least 24 hours notice to receive a full refund. Clients that give less than 24 hours notice will be charged the full fee. This policy is strictly adhered to. 
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      No, as an out-of-network provider I don’t bill insurance directly. However, I can provide a monthly superbill for you to submit to your insurance for reimbursement. That means is you pay directly after each session and then we provide you with a receipt for services (called a superbill) for you to submit to your insurance at the end of every month. Most insurance PPO plans will reimburse you for some portion of the session fee (20-60%) but every plan is different so I recommend calling your insurance and asking the following specifics: - Do I have out-of-network mental health benefits? 
- Is there a deductible I need to meet first? 
- What percentage of the session fee is reimbursed? 
- How do I submit superbills for reimbursement? 
 Wondering why I am not in-network with any insurance companies? Read this blog post from ‘Couples Learn’ on the real reasons (that nobody tells you) about why therapists don’t accept insurance. 
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      Insurance requires a mental health diagnosis for your treatment to be covered. While a mental health diagnosis may be beneficial and appropriate for some, many people are seeking therapy for non-diagnosable reasons, such as grief, stress, relationship conflict, etc. Other benefits of self-pay include fewer limits, more flexibility, and greater privacy in your specialized treatment and care. 
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      All therapy sessions are online via Telehealth 
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      Some clients find enough benefit from a few sessions (6-12), while others prefer longer-term support. This really depends on your circumstances and what you want to get out of therapy. 
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      Sessions are typically held one or two times per week in the beginning depending on your individual needs. The number of sessions can decrease to once every other week depending on your needs, how you progress, and your comfort level. 
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      I offer sessions every day of the week between 10am and 8pm by appointment. 
About the sessions
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      The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other, ask each other questions, explore what you want to get out of therapy, and consider how we might work together. Subsequent sessions can range from unstructured, exploratory talking therapy to highly structured therapy in which we use specific techniques and exercises. We will be guided by your evolving wants and needs, and my knowledge and experience of evidence-based psychological methods. All sessions are Teletherapy sessions. 
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      Teletherapy is therapy done through a live video connection between the therapist and client. While teletherapy has become increasingly popular over the past several months, it has actually been utilized for years in a variety of settings. According to the American Psychological Association, teletherapy is as effective as in-person psychotherapy, and even removes some barriers to receiving support (i.e. eliminates commute time, childcare challenges, privacy concerns, safety/illness, etc.). 
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      While you don’t have to be at home to participate in your teletherapy session, I do ask that you are in a safe and confidential location that provides you the space to focus on you free from distraction and interruption. We recommend your home when possible. You and your partner can attend the session from different places ~ That is one of the many benefits of online therapy. When you book an appointment, you will receive a confirmation email with a link. Just send the link to your partner and he or she can connect by clicking the same link. All 3 of us will be in a video chat together and we all can see each other at the same time. 
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      Absolutely! I am perfectly comfortable with breastfeeding/bottle feeding, fussiness, diaper changes, etc. I’m a mom too so I understand how hard it can be to find time for therapy and figure out childcare especially in the first year. I will meet you where you are at. 
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      Sessions are confidential with a limited number of exceptions, such as if I believe you or someone else is at risk of harm, in the course of clinical supervision, and where there is a legal requirement such as suspected child abuse or elder abuse. All software I use is secure and fully HIPAA compliant, meaning that it meets the highest standards for storing personal health information. All communication including email, text, and phone calls are also HIPAA compliant. 
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      Absolutely! We welcome all couples, including same-sex couples and those in alternative relationships (i.e. polyamorous, kink, BDSM, etc). This practice is a proud ally of the LGBTQIA+ community 
Want to know if we’re a good fit?
We offer free initial consultations, and if we’re not the perfect fit we’ll help you find a therapist who is — because your relationship deserves the right support.
