Your Questions, Answered

In the first session we are getting to know one another. I want to hear about what brought you to therapy, about who and what is important to you, and any other information you want to share. I also review practice policies and answer any questions you may have about them or the therapeutic process. 

Insurance makes therapy more accessible for many individuals. But, this comes with many stipulations. They require a diagnosis for billing purposes, which may not be necessary or beneficial for you. They require therapists to submit your confidential and private information. They often dictate the length and type of treatment, which I strongly believe is a decision best made between the two of us. For those seeking EMDR, I believe EMDR provides the fastest relief when completed for at least 90 minutes at a time. This type of service is not covered under insurance plans. Those who utilize their insurance to cover weekly sessions with EMDR find progress to be slower as life events often arise and delay engaging in this beneficial modality.

Self-pay ensures your confidentiality and prevents insurance company interference in our therapeutic work together. With self-pay, we decide how long treatment should be and how often it should be. Additionally, some clients do not meet full criteria for a diagnosis their insurance would accept for therapy services, meaning they lose access to their “more accessible” care, despite often paying high premiums or deductibles. 

Insurance does cover EMDR under time constraints. Those who use insurance for EMDR find the process to be long and often delayed by life events. For best results, I recommend at least 90 minutes per EMDR session, which insurance does not cover. 

I currently accept plans with Aetna, Cigna, Evernorth, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Florida Blue, United HealthCare (UHC or UBH), Optum, Oscar, AvMed, Surest, Bind Benefits, United Medical Resources (UMR), and Oxford.

You are welcome to contact me to see if I accept your specific plan. We will discuss your co-pay or co-insurance prior to the first session.

Ten percent of my active clients are offered a sliding scale or pro bono services. 

Just as your story is unique, so is your therapeutic process. The number of sessions needed can vary significantly while we work towards your goals. 

You can reach out through the contact form on my website. I then receive an email with your inquiry and contact you to schedule an initial phone consultation. During the phone consultation, we'll discuss your concerns, availability, payment or insurance, and schedule a first session if desired.

I aim to respond as quickly as possible. Your inquiry is important to me.