Frequently Asked Questions
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My office is located in downtown Seattle, near Pioneer Square. I have a limited number of in-person openings. I also see clients virtually throughout Washington, California, Oregon and New York states
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Online counseling sessions are held through a secure HIPAA compliant telehealth platform. Sessions can be accessed via computer, phone, or tablet. Once we agree to begin working together, clients receive a link to register for the online platform and can use this platform to make appointment requests, obtain session invoices, share confidential information and message as well as receive appointment reminders.
Note: Clients must be physically located in one of the states where I am licensed at the time of each session. This is a legal requirement for all licensed therapists.
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Yes, I have a limited number of in-person openings at my office in downtown Seattle, near Pioneer Square. Please inquire about this if it’s of interest to you.
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My fee is $220 for an individual 50-60 minute session and $250 for an initial 80-minute intake session.
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I ask clients to set aside 1.5 hours for our initial session as we will more thoroughly review the issues bringing you to therapy any relevant health/mental health history as well as focus on the development of the goals you hope to achieve in therapy. I ask all new clients to complete approximately 20 minutes of paperwork in advance of this session to support these goals.
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Therapy doesn’t have to be an endless process. We all grow and evolve, and there are times in our lives when the deeper, more intensive work of therapy feels especially valuable. At other times, we may need less.
To start, I ask all new clients to commit to weekly sessions for the first few months. This helps us build a strong foundation of trust, safety, and security, which is essential for effective progress. As we move forward and based on your goals, we can adjust the frequency of our sessions. Many of my clients transition to twice-monthly sessions
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I am considered an out-of-network provider and do not take insurance at this time. I am able to provide a receipt, sometimes known as a “superbill” for your insurance for you to receive reimbursement directly if you have an out-of-network insurance benefit. Please also see information below on receiving a Good Faith Estimate for Services.
I recommend all prospective clients, inquire with their insurance to learn whether they have out of network benefits and have included a few useful questions to ask:
* Does my health plan include Out of Network benefits for Mental Health Therapy?*What is my deductible and has it been met?
*How many sessions per calendar year does my plan cover?
*How much does my plan cover for an out-of-network provider?
*What is the coverage amount per therapy session?
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Yes. Many clients who have Health Saving Accounts (HSA) are able to pay directly with their benefit card for full reimbursement. Flex Saving Accounts (FSA) often require you to submit a detailed invoice (aka super bill) and offer cover full session costs.
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Good Faith Estimate & No Surprise Act
Effective January 1, 2022, the federal law regulating client care has been updated to include the No Surprises Act , which was designed to protect consumers from receiving unexpected medical bills.
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your mental healthcare will cost.
This new regulation is designed to provide transparency to clients regarding their expected medical expenses and to protect them from surprises when they receive their medical bills. It allows individuals to understand or estimate 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 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 maintenance sessions or when issues arise. Ultimately, as the client, it is your decision when to stop therapy. As part of the No Suprises Act:
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services.
You have the right to request a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item or before you schedule services.
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