Do you accept health insurance?
No, I do not accept health insurance. I am able to provide a superbill to submit to your health insurance for reimbursement if you have out-of-network mental health benefits or to apply toward your deductible. I am likely able to accept payment via your Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account (FSA/HSA). If you call the number on the back of your insurance card, you can learn more about the benefits your plan has. You may want to ask you insurance carrier the following questions:
Does my plan include mental health benefits for out of network providers?
Do I have a deductible for out of network care, and how much, if any, has been met?
How much will be reimbursed if my therapist bills the CPT code 90834-95 (this indicates individual therapy for 45 minutes via telehealth)
How long does reimbursement take after I submit a superbill?
Why don’t you accept health insurance?
Whenever we bring a third party into therapy, confidentiality changes. Insurance companies require therapists and clients to provide information throughout therapy to prove "medical necessity" and this can include very sensitive information. Insurance companies often require formal diagnosis and dictate the type of modality and interventions as well as duration of therapy. I would much rather cut out these third parties and offer a sliding scale whenever possible.
What is your rate?
My rate is $250 and this reflects the current pricing for New York City-based clinicians with my level of training and experience in the field. My rate also accounts for my own expenses such as health insurance, sick time, vacation time, retirement, additional trainings, and taxes. It keeps this work sustainable for me. So, until we have universal health care, universal basic income, and a true social safety net, I offer my services at this rate to cover what our government does not!
Do you offer a sliding scale?
Yes, the majority of my practice is reserved for sliding scale slots. My practice prioritizes sliding scale slots for people facing state and other forms of repression because of their identity and/or organizing work.
What is the length and frequency of sessions?
I offer 45-minute sessions. I see clients once a week or once every 2 weeks.
Do you offer in-person or virtual sessions?
All of my sessions are offered virtually through a HIPAA compliant platform to ensure privacy and confidentiality.
Do you offer couples and/or family therapy?
No, I only offer individual therapy for adults. I am happy to provide referrals for children, teenagers, couples, and/or families seeking therapy.
What is the no surprises act?
Under this law, you have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” on what your medical care, including therapy sessions, will cost. Clinicians must give clients who are self-paying and/or using out-of-network mental health benefits an estimate for therapy sessions. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.
