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fees  

I have a set fee of $185.00 per 50 minute session. I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation prior to working with clients to ensure we would be a good fit.

Payment

Cash, check, all major credit cards, and health savings accounts.

cancellation policy

I have a 24-hour cancellation policy. Please contact me directly for cancellations via email, text or phone. If you do not show up for your scheduled appointment, and you have not notified me at least 24 hours in advance by phone, email or text, you will be required to pay your full session fee. I understand that there are times, because of illness or emergency, where it may not be possible to provide such notice, and I am willing to be flexible in these specific circumstances.

insurance

My office is a self-pay practice, but I am able to assist with your insurance. I am able to provide a Superbill for you to submit to your insurance.

I cannot accept responsibility for collecting or for negotiating a settlement of a disputed claim.  You are responsible for full payment of all sessions at the time of the session.

An important note about insurance coverage

Insurance payment for mental health visits is based on medical necessity, which means that you must have a “diagnosable” disorder and your counselor must provide information about the services provided to you to your insurance company.  This is true for all types of counseling.  If you want to use your insurance, I will be assessing during your first visit if you have a “diagnosable” disorder.  If this is the case, I will be happy to help you get your counseling covered by providing you a Superbill you can submit to insurance, but be aware that you will have a diagnosis and that this diagnosis becomes a permanent part of your medical record. When you pay privately, I am able to assure the highest degree of privacy and maintain control of your mental health record allowed by Florida state law. 

NO SURPRISES ACT NOTICE:

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical 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 bill for medical items and services. 

  • You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees. 

  • Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or 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 or call 1-800-985-3059.