Frequently Asked Questions

Research shows that the #1 predictor for successful therapy is the connection you have with your therapist. Therapy is also an investment of your time, money, and energy. It’s important you feel confident in the therapist you choose. You can start by thinking about what you are looking for in a therapist. Do you prefer working with a therapist who is interactive? Culturally sensitive? Are you looking to learn new skills?

Set up consultation calls with a few therapists so you can get a sense of who they are, their approach, and if they have experience with the issues you want to address in therapy.

Consultation calls are a great way for us to get to know one another. You can ask me any questions about my experience, therapy approach and the therapy process. A consultation call also helps us get a better sense of the issues you hope to address and if my experience best meets your needs. If you decide that working together feels like a good fit, we will schedule an intake session.

During our first session or intake session, I will ask specific questions to learn more about you, the life events that have brought you to therapy, and how anxiety, low mood, or stress is affecting your life. We will also go over some of my practice policies, such as confidentiality.

You are welcome to ask questions during the session. You may leave the intake session with a mindfulness or breathing technique to start practicing.

The intake session is $250 and 75 minutes. Individual therapy sessions are $220 per 50-minute session. A consultation call is complementary and 20 minutes.

I require 48 hours notice if you need to cancel or reschedule a session. Late cancelations or missed appointments will be charged the full session fee.

I use a HIPAA-protected payment service called IVY Pay, which accepts credit cards, HSA (Health Savings Accounts), or FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts) cards.

I am not an in-network provider for any insurance companies. Payment is required at the time of your appointment. If you would like to seek reimbursement from your insurance company, I will provide you with statements or a “superbill” to submit for reimbursement.

Many of my clients use out-of-network benefits to help with the financial cost of therapy. As you search for a therapist, you may want to ask your provider if your plan has out-of-network benefits for behavioral health services, which means you are able to see an out-of-network therapist and your insurance provider may reimburse you for a percentage of the cost of our sessions.

Questions to ask your insurance provider to find out if your plan has out-of-network or non-participating provider benefits:

Do I have out-of-network benefits for behavioral health and individual outpatient therapy?

Is authorization required, and if so, how do I get it?

What is the coverage amount or percentage per therapy session?

Do I have a deductible? What is it and how much of it have I met? When does it reset? (calendar or policy year basis?)

Is there an annual limit on the number of sessions or the total amount that is reimbursable?

What is the reimbursement for CPT code 90791 (intake appointment)? 90834 (individual therapy sessions)?

Does my plan reimburse for Telehealth psychotherapy sessions (video and phone)?

What is the process for submitting a superbill and getting reimbursed?

Telehealth allows you to connect with a licensed mental health professional anywhere in Massachusetts from a private location. Many of my clients prefer the flexibility Telehealth offers, saving on travel time to and from a physical office space, and holding sessions in the comfort of their own homes. Video or phone therapy sessions are found to be just as effective as in-person sessions.

Sessions are held over a HIPAA-secure video platform or by phone. It is important to find a space where you have privacy and will not be distracted.

At this time, all therapy sessions are currently through Telehealth. I will continue to assess the appropriateness of a limited number of in-person therapy appointments at my office in Greater Boston area (West Roxbury) according to CDC recommendations and safety precautions.

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Under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act: Health care providers and healthcare 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 one (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.