Fee Information and Forms
My Professional Fees
$250 for an initial diagnostic evaluation (which typically lasts 60-75 minutes) and for 75 minute sessions. $225 for an individual therapy session lasting 55-60 minutes. $200 for an individual therapy session lasting 45 minutes.
Insurance
Services may be covered in full or in part by your health insurance. I am currently a preferred provider with several health insurance plans (BC/BS PPO plans Carefirst and Federal), Cigna PPO, and Tricare (Standard and Prime). I am considered an “out of network” provider for other insurance plans. Please check your coverage carefully by asking the following questions:
- What is my co-payment or co-insurance per visit?
- What is my deductible and has it been met?
- Is there a limit on how many sessions per year that my health insurance will cover?
- What is the reimbursement rate if I pay out of pocket to see a licensed clinical psychologist who is out of network?
Payment
Cash, check, or electronic payment such as Venmo and Zelle are preferred but I also will accept credit cards and use a secure, HIPAA compliant credit card platform called Ivy Pay. All fees or co-payments are due at the time services are rendered.
If I am not a preferred provider with your plan, I will be happy to provide you with a receipt or superbill that you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. If I am a preferred provider with your plan, I will file on your behalf, with your consent, and you will then be responsible only for your co-payment and any deductible amount.
Good Faith Estimate
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health 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 expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services. You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a 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.
Cancellation Policy
Please note that my office policies require that you provide at least 24 hours notice if you cannot keep a scheduled appointment so that it may be offered to someone else. If you are unable to provide 24 hours notice you will be required to pay a cancellation fee, unless it is an emergency situation or there is inclement weather (I follow Falls Church city guidelines).