Fees & Policies
REGULAR RATES & PAYMENT
50-Minute Individual Therapy Appointment = $190
50-Minute Couples Therapy Appointment = $200
Fees are due each session unless a different arrangement has been made.
Payment is accepted via personal check, cash, or credit card. For credit cards, I use IVY PAY.
REDUCED FEE
Dependent upon your financial situation, I do offer services at a reduced fee.
If I cannot accommodate your financial situation, I will refer you to another provider.
INSURANCE
I currently accept Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield of California.
If I am an out-of-network provider for your insurance provider, I will, upon request, give you a monthly statement that you can submit to your insurance company.
If you want to check with your insurance company about whether your plan will reimburse you for my services, ask them these questions:
Does my plan include mental health insurance benefits?
If my plan does cover mental health services, how many sessions per year does my plan cover?
Does my plan require prior approval or a referral for mental health services?
How much will my insurance cover per session for an out-of-network provider?
What is my deductible, and has it been met?
What information must I provide to seek reimbursement (i.e., diagnosis code, service code, provider tax identification, etc.)?
GOOD FAITH ESTIMATE
Under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, health care providers and health care facilities are required to inform individuals who are not enrolled in a plan or coverage or a Federal health care program, or not seeking to file a claim with their plan or coverage both orally and in writing of their ability, upon request or at the time of scheduling health care items and services, to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” of expected charges.
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
CANCELLATIONS & MISSED APPOINTMENTS
It is expected that you attend each scheduled session.
If you need to cancel your scheduled appointment, you must do so more than 48 hours in advance of the appointment.
If you cancel your appointment with less than 48-hours notice (unless you are able to reschedule for a later time that same week) or do not show up for your appointment without any prior notice, then I might charge you a late-cancellation/no show fee.
Please be aware that insurance companies do not reimburse for missed appointments.
Notice to consumers
The California Department of Consumer Affair's Board of Psychology receives and responds to questions and complaints regarding the practice of psychology. If you have questions or complaints, you may contact the board at www.psychboard.ca.gov, by calling 1-866-503-3221, or by writing to the following address:
Board of Psychology
1422 Howe Avenue, Suite 22
Sacramento, California 95825-3236
Notice OF PRIVACY PRACTICES
You can obtain a copy of my Notice of Privacy Practices here.