What days do you see clients?
I see couples in person Monday through Thursday, with sessions available in morning, afternoon and evening.
Why do you do couples therapy in person only?
The nature of couples therapy is inherently dynamic, and there are times when I will need to interrupt, which can be more expeditious in person. Also, there is nuance in times when you reach out for your partner physically, that I would like to bear witness to and invite curiosity. Virtually, my options for noticing are relagated to the window of view of your computer camera.
Do you treat couples who are navigating problems other than fertility issues?
I certainly do. The bulk of my continuing education is around enhancing my skills as a couples therapist, with supplemental education on the perinatal mental health spectrum.
What is your cancellation policy?
I have a “limited cancellation policy”. This means that every client receives two cancellations per calendar year, with no expectations about how much notice you give to cancel. After the two cancellations have been utilized, subsequent cancellations are charged my full session rate.
What is your sickness policy?
Whether you are sick, or I, the plan would be to either attend session masked, switch to a virtual session for safety, or reschedule to a later time.
What are my options for using insurance when you are not in network with my plan?
Many insurance plans have an “Out of Network” benefit. I would advise you to call your insurance company and ask for clarification for how this component works for your specific plan. I will furnish you with a “Superbill” (a receipt of payment) to submit to your insurance company as a claim for reimbursement.
Do you accept HSA/FSA cards?
As long as there is a Visa/Mastercard logo on the bottom, then I can accept it.
Who receives a Good Faith Estimate?
Anyone who attends therapy with me who will not be utilizing insurance will receive a “Good Faith Estimate”. This is a document that allows you to anticipate the cost of therapy prior to beginning.
What is the No Surprises Act?
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 was enacted on December 27, 2020, and contains many provisions to help protect consumers from surprise medical bills under what’s known as the No Surprises Act. The protections took effect on January 1, 2022, and apply to all healthcare providers in the U.S.
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost.
Under the law, healthcare 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, which includes mental health care.
- You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, which includes mental health care.
- You can also ask your healthcare 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/consumers or call our office at (503) 217-4004. You may also view a fact sheet by clicking this link.
