FAQs

What are PSYPACT states?

The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT®) is an interstate compact designed to facilitate the practice of telepsychology and the temporary in-person, face-to-face practice of psychology across state boundaries

The states included are: AL, AZ, AR, CO, CNMI, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WV, WI, and WY.

What is a phone consult?

A free consultation where we can get to know each other briefly. I can answer any questions you may still have and see if I am the right therapist for you. Call or fill out the form below and I will get back to you within 3 business days.

What is the cost of therapy?

My rate for individual therapy is $250 a session. I do not accept insurance. You may qualify for Out of Network Benefits from your insurance plan.

What are Out of Network Benefits (OON)?

OON benefits vary by insurance type and plan. Some insurance will reimburse you partially or fully for services received OON. I am an OON provider. This means that you pay for your sessions up front, and I can give you a receipt (superbill) for you to turn in to your insurance reimbursement. To check your OON benefits, call your insurance plan. Your insurance may reimburse none, part, or the entire cost per session.

Why don’t you accept insurance?

In short, I value quality care and your privacy. Insurances can dictate how many sessions you are allotted and may refuse to cover services that I deem necessary. Additionally, insurances require diagnoses and may only cover certain ones. You are coming to me because of my expertise in the field. With insurance involvement, insurance dictates the plan for treatment instead of us collectively. Additionally, insurances have access to your chart, which contains your private health information, and I realize there may be information you want to remain private and share with no one, or whomever you deem fit.

What is a ‘Good Faith Estimate?'

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate (GFE)” 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. I am an OON Provider (see above), which requires me to offer you a GFE. If you became a client before January 1st 2022, you will receive this estimate by that date. If you become a client after this date, you will receive one at least 1 business day before our first appointment.

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 me at (651)-800-1814.