FEES AND POLICIES

Rates for in-network patients (IN):

Billed directly to your insurance provider

• Initial Phone Consultation (15 - 30 minutes): Free

• Initial Intake Session - Billing Code: 90791 (53+ minutes): $200.00

• Therapy Session - Billing Code: 90837 (53+ minutes): $175.00

• Therapy Session - Billing Code: 90834 (38 - 52 minutes): $125.00

• Couples or Family Session (53+ minutes): $200.00

The standard co-pay or coinsurance for your insurance plan is due at the time of service.

Fees are charged upon the date of the scheduled appointment.

In-Network (IN): I accept the insurance plans below.

Aetna

Ambetter

Asuris NW Health

First Choice Health|FCH

Kaiser Permanente Washington: PPO

Lifewise Health Plan

Molina (Medicaid)

Premera Blue Cross Washington

Regence BlueShield Washington

United Healthcare

Note: Benefits verification is a service to the client and is not a guarantee of coverage.

Clients would have a more accurate understanding of their coverage by talking to their plan’s customer service line directly or their employer designated benefits rep.

Rates for out-of-network patients( OON):

The rates are the same as for in-network patients. Many insurance carriers will reimburse you for payments even though I am considered an “out of network” provider. I will provide you with a “superbill” for your use to complete insurance claims. 

Full payment is due at the time of service.

I use Headway for some of my billing.

The Headway team will confirm your insurance eligibility and provide you with an estimate of your responsibility for payment. As my client, you’ll receive appointment confirmation emails and invoices from Headway, and their team may also reach out with policy updates.

If I do not take your insurance you can be able to ask for Out Of Network information.

If I do take your insurance, you would ask for In Network information.

Do I have out/in network mental health benefits?

What is my out/in network deductible, and how much have I met?

What percentage do you reimburse after the deductible?

Is reimbursement based on usual, customary, and reasonable (UCR) rates?

Are there limits on sessions or total reimbursement per year?

Do I need pre-authorization for outpatient psychotherapy?

What CPT codes are typically covered (e.g., 90791, 90834, 90837)?

How do I submit a superbill, and how long does reimbursement usually take?

I accept all major credit cards, debit cards, and HSA. I run payments prior to each session through my private practice software, SimplePractice.

You can reach me through my contact form.

Cancellation policy

Advanced notice is requested to reschedule or cancel appointments, allowing us to provide availability to other clients. There is no service charge for appointments rescheduled or canceled 48 hours or more in advance of the reserved appointment time.

Missed appointments and appointments canceled less than 24 hours in advance are charged for the full session rate. A late cancellation fee reduction may be considered with verification of an unavoidable emergency barrier to service.

Late to Appointment:

If you are more than 10 minutes late for a session without communicating with your counselor, it will be considered a missed appointment.

Appointment Reminders:

Appointment reminders are sent as a courtesy, and you are responsible for keeping track of your appointments.

We start with a free consultation. This 15-minute phone call is an opportunity to explore if we will be a good fit to work together. We’ll schedule a first session during this call.

Our first session together is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and begin building a foundation of trust and understanding. During this 50-minute intake appointment, we will:

• Discuss what brings you to therapy and explore your current concerns

• Review your personal history, including significant life events, relationships, and any previous therapy experiences

• Identify your goals for therapy and what changes you hope to see in your life

• Address any questions or concerns you may have about the therapeutic process

• Go over practical matters such as confidentiality, scheduling, and payment policies

Please complete intake paperwork 48 hours before our session so that I have ample time to prepare.

Remember, this is your space to share at your own pace. There's no pressure to discuss anything you're not ready to talk about.

My role is to listen without judgment and work with you to create a therapeutic plan that aligns with your needs and goals.

To make the most of our first session, take some time beforehand to reflect on what you hope to achieve through therapy.

Feel free to make notes about any specific concerns or questions you'd like to address.

Individual Therapy
Our work together is centered on deep, lasting change that’s tailored specifically to you. Because of this individualized approach, there’s no fixed number of sessions. Many clients work with me for 9 to 18 months, while others choose to continue therapy long-term as an ongoing part of their personal growth and well-being.

A Good Faith Estimate (GFE) is a required document that healthcare providers must give to self-pay clients or those not using insurance, as mandated by the No Surprises Act. This document provides an estimate of expected charges for services over the next 12 months, including the cost for each service and relevant billing codes.

The main purpose is to help clients understand potential costs before beginning treatment and prevent surprise bills. Providers must give this estimate before the first appointment for new clients, or when requested by returning clients. It needs to be provided within 3 business days if services are scheduled 3+ days ahead, or within 1 day for services scheduled 3-10 days in advance.

While actual costs may differ based on treatment needs, clients can dispute charges that exceed the estimate by $400 or more.