Investment & FAQ
An honest talk about fees and insurance:
I am an out of network provider for insurance companies. There are many reasons why I made this decision, but the biggest is because managed health care is a broken system that continuously takes advantage of its customers and providers. By not taking insurance, I can guarantee a level of care for my clients that is held to MY standard and not the insurance company’s. Also:
I feel conflicted about the amount of personal information insurance companies require me to share about my clients in order to “prove” the medical necessity for services.
The reimbursement I receive from insurance companies does not cover my cost of living, the fees associated with running my practice, or the amount of time I spend filing and fighting for claims when I could be seeing clients.
Medical necessity requires that clients have a diagnosis. Often there is no diagnosis; the diagnosis is personal to the person they don’t want it shared’ or the amount of time I have to spend defending the diagnosis eats up income I would be reimbursed for the session itself.
By being out of network, it allows me to keep a much smaller caseload. I can work collaboratively with clients to find the best treatment for them.
FAQS
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Yes! Clients have the option for virtual sessions or to come in person at my La Grange office.
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A 60 minute psychotherapy session is $280.
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Many plans offer out-of-network benefits where insurance will pay a portion of the session. If you’d like to utilize your out-of-network benefits for sessions please contact the number found of the back of your card to find out reimbursement. You will be responsible for my full fee at the time of the the appointment and we can provide you with a super bill to submit to insurance for reimbursement.
HSA and FSA cards are excepted as forms of payment. The app Reimbursify is great for helping clients submit their out of network claims.
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In the beginning of the session, I’ll spend a quick minute going over any tech stuff that could come up and how to navigate it. We’ll typically start with with going into more specifics about what is bringing you to therapy now. I’ll also refer to the intake paperwork you filled out and ask any questions about it. The first session is very conversational and not just me asking you questions and checking boxes on a piece of paper.
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Absolutely, yes! This is one of my favorite ways to make sure my clients are receiving the best, wholistic care possible. Since I keep a smaller caseload, I have the time (and energy) to reach out to other providers on your care team for collaboration.
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I don’t think someone should have to be in therapy forever. I want to work on whatever is bothering you and allow you get out “in the real world” and practice what we’ve talked about. In the beginning, I see clients weekly because this is when they are feeling the worst. Many of my clients find that they start feeling better within 3-6 months of working together.