Good Faith Estimate
What this means for you
If you pay for therapy yourself instead of through insurance, federal law gives you the right to know what it will cost before you start. I’ll send you a written estimate after we schedule. If anything changes, I’ll update it. You can also ask me for one anytime, including before you decide to book.
If you’re using insurance, only the cancellations section applies to you. Your costs depend on your plan, and I’m happy to help you figure out your coverage.
Self-pay fees
- Intake assessment: $200
- Individual or family session, 60 minutes: $175
- Individual or family session, 45 minutes: $150
- Individual or family session, 30 minutes: $120
The total cost of therapy depends on how often we meet and how long you choose to continue. Your estimate will be based on a realistic plan we discuss together, and you can stop or change that plan at any time.
Cancellations
Please give at least 24 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or reschedule. Late cancellations and missed sessions are charged at $125. I understand that emergencies and illness happen, and I’ll work with you when they do.
Out-of-network reimbursement
If your insurance includes out-of-network benefits, I can give you a superbill (an itemized receipt) to submit to your insurer for possible reimbursement. Coverage varies by plan, so check with your insurer about what they’ll pay back.
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.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 1-800-985-3059.
Questions about cost?
Please feel free to reach out to me.