FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

I approach sessions with a “come as you are” attitude. No need to pretend everything is “fine” or put out those “good vibes only.” I strive to help you express your authentic self by being my authentic self.

I collaborate with you on what you want to get out of therapy, ask a lot of questions, am compassionate, not afraid to challenge you when appropriate, down for a good laugh in session, and wear a lot of cozy sweaters.

Outside of therapy I’m humaning like the rest of us–I’m a “work in progress” striving to be with it all and letting go of the idea of an “arrival.” Here is a blog post about what it’s like starting therapy with me.

You can read more about what my clients say about me on my Zocdoc page and Google page.

Here’s my office.

I meet with clients Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm (last session ending at 5pm). I currently see clients in person on Mondays & Tuesdays at my office. I typically meet with Walk and Talk clients at Long Dock Park in Beacon, Wednesdays-Fridays.

Send me an email or fill out the contact form on my website so we can schedule a free 15 minute phone consultation. We likely will be able to find a time in the next couple of days.

I’ll ask what’s making you interested in starting therapy and a few other questions about your history. I’ll share about my approach and answer any questions you may have.

Our conversation will help us determine if scheduling an initial intake session is the next right step.

I do not participate directly with any insurance plans and am considered an out-of-network provider.

However, I can provide you with a monthly statement of services (called a superbill) for you to submit to your insurance carrier for reimbursement, if your insurance plan has this benefit. Many insurance plans reimburse out of pocket therapy costs, so it is worth finding out what your out-of-network coverage options are.

To determine if your insurance plan offers out-of-network reimbursement for mental health services, here are some key questions you can ask your insurance carrier:

  • Do I have out-of-network mental health or behavioral health benefits?
  • Do I have an out-of-network deductible? If so, how much is it? Have I met it?
  • Does my insurance plan cover out-of-network mental health services (procedure codes 90834 and 90791) with a LCSW?
  • For psychotherapy, ask: What is the maximum allowed amount for procedural codes 90834 and/or 90791?
  • If I have out-of-network benefits, what is the covered amount per therapy session?
  • Is there a limit to the number of mental health visits I can have each year? If so, how many visits are allowed?
  • Do I need a referral from my primary care physician or another provider for psychotherapy services to be covered?
  • What are the specific steps I need to take to be reimbursed for out-of-network psychotherapy services?

Note:
No Surprises Act and Good Faith Estimate
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost. Under the law, healthcare 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. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.

You would enter your credit card, HSA, or FSA card information into the secure, online client portal, and your card will be charged at midnight after our session.

If you want to use any eligible out-of-network insurance benefits, I will send you a monthly statement of services (called a superbill) you can submit to your insurance carrier.

The superbill will have all of the information needed for reimbursement. See more info in above FAQ.

Our initial intake session can occur either in person or virtually and will be an hour long. If we’re a good fit and decide to meet again, we’ll find a mutually agreeable, regular 45-minute time slot to meet each week–or in some cases, every other week.

If we learn I’m not the right fit for you, I can help you connect with another therapist who might be better suited to support you based upon your needs.

I have a 48-hour cancellation policy. If you do not text, call, or email me saying you cannot make your session at least 48 hours in advance of your session time, you will be charged the cost of your session.