FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

I am not taking any new insurance clients at this time. I can provide a superbill which clients can provide to their insurance companies for partial reimbursement if they have out-of-network benefits.

You will need to contact your insurance company, here are some helpful examples of questions you might ask:

• What are my mental health benefits?
• Do I have a deductible? Has it been met or how close is it to being met?
• Is there a limit to the amount of covered mental health sessions?
• What is the reimbursement rate for an out-of-network mental health provider?
• How do I submit a claim for reimbursement with an out-of-network provider?
• Does my plan cover telehealth services? (if doing online therapy)

I occasionally have room in my practice to offer sliding scale rates. When I do not, I always provide appropriate referrals to ensure you can find the help you need.

My fee for individual therapy is $215/session. For your convenience, you can provide a debit/credit card through a HIPAA-compliant online portal that will be automatically billed at the end of a session. Fees are due at the time of service.

I do! Many clients prefer to meet online through a HIPAA-compliant online video platform from the comfort of their own home.

While there are varying opinions on the subject, I will tell you what I have learned about this issue is that most therapists simply do not want to work with insurance companies. Here are a few (hopefully helpful) bullet points about the typical reasons why. When using an in-network insurance policy:

• there is less confidentiality – your insurance company may audit your psychotherapy notes as they wish
• a diagnosis is required – your insurance company dictates your treatment
• insurance companies pay providers approximately 25% of the Los Angeles market rate