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Frequently Asked Questions
PA Psychologist | VIRTUAL TELETHERAPY FOR PA & PSYPACT ENROLLED STATES
How are sessions held?
I exclusively offer HIPAA-compliant, virtual teletherapy. This allows you to join from the comfort of your own home/space or in between appointments in your busy life without having to worry about a commute.
Do you take insurance?
In order to provide the most unrestricted care, I do not accept insurance directly and am considered an out-of-network provider. However, I can provide you with a monthly superbill that you can submit to your insurance for possible partial reimbursement. Please contact your insurance company to learn about your plan's out-of-network benefits.
What are your session fees?
Initial intake evaluation: $275
45-50 minute therapy session: $225
Do you work with children?
No. I work with adults, 18 and older.
What will my first appointment
be like?
The initial intake is around 1 hour and my aim is to get to know you, discuss your presenting concerns, and understand how you're functioning on various levels- from your mood to your sleep. In this appointment, we'll determine if we're a good fit. Subsequent sessions will be 45 minutes.
What if I have to cancel/reschedule?
As a working mom, I totally understand that life happens and changes happen to our routines. Sessions have to be modified with at least 24 hours notice to avoid being charged the full session fee.
Can I see you for an evaluation?
I limit the services provided to you to those that are clinical in nature. Any requests for additional administrative services like disability certification and special accommodations related to a psychological condition will have to be provided by another psychologist. The reason for this policy is to avoid having the performance of administrative functions interfere with your therapy.
What states are you licensed to do teletherapy in?
I hold a PA license and am PsyPact certified, meaning I am able to do teletherapy in most other US states.​​
Please note, I am not yet able to take on residents of Alaska, California, Guam, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Puerto Rico, South Dakota, U.S. Virgin Islands, or Vermont.
Standard Notice: “Right to Receive a Good Faith Estimate of Expected Charges” Under the No Surprises Act
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.
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In our work, the number of therapy sessions you have will depend on various factors throughout the course of treatment, including your preferences, and is not able to be determined in advance. The total cost of your treatment will be determined by the number of sessions you attend. Attending and continuing therapy will always be at your discretion and planned for in a collaborative way.
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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.​​
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For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.