Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions * Frequently Asked Questions *
Your Questions, Answered
Rates & Insurance
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My sessions is $180 per 50-minute session.
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I am currently a private-pay, out-of-network provider. While I don't accept insurance directly, your insurance plan may have out-of-network benefits, which means that they will reimburse you for portion of our session cost. You can use Thrizer to verify your out-of-network benefits and submit superbills. They will manage the reimbursement process for you to save you the insurance headache. Once you meet your deductible, you receive reimbursements in a few weeks via direct deposit.
You can check your benefits here and learn more about Thrizer here: https://eligibility.thrizer.com/esp-therapy
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There are four very pathways to pay for your session listed below. Pick what makes the most sense for you:
Full payment of the $180 fee, no insurance. Leave insurance out of it and just pay the full amount directly.
Full payment of the $180 fee, YOU submit the superbill to insurance. Pay the full amount directly to me, and I will send you what’s called a “superbill”, and you can submit it directly to insurance for free to get reimbursement.
Full payment of the $180 fee, THRIZER submits the superbill to insurance on your behalf. Pay the full amount directly to Thrizer, and Thrizer will submit your claim and track your reimbursement. The fee is just 1% of the session ($1.80) per session, and it's only charged when your reimbursement is successful.
Co-insurance payment only (after your deductible is met). Pay only your co-insurance per session, similar to a regular in-network copay. Thrizer covers the rest of my fee upfront and manages everything with your insurance directly. The fee for this option is 5% of the session fee ($9) per session.
Getting Started with Therapy
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Yes. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if we're a good fit before committing to anything.
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We meet via a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. You can join from anywhere private—your apartment, your car, your bedroom. All you need is decent internet and a device with a camera. Most people find it easier to open up when they're in their own space.
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We'll talk about what's going on, what brought you to therapy now, and what you're hoping will be different. I'll ask about your background, what you've tried before, and some standard mental health questions. By the end, we'll have a sense of whether we're a good fit and what we'll focus on together.
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Standard sessions are 50 minutes. Your first session is 60 minutes.
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Most clients start with weekly sessions. Once you're feeling more stable, we might move to every other week. It depends on what you're dealing with and what works for your schedule.
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You'll probably know pretty quickly. If you feel understood and if you leave the first session thinking "okay, I can actually talk to this person”, then that's a good sign.
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There's no set timeline. Some people feel significantly better after a few months, others work with me for a year or more. It depends on what you're dealing with and what your goals are. We'll check in regularly about progress.
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No. I'm a therapist, but not a psychiatrist. If you think medication might be helpful, I can help you find a psychiatrist or connect with your primary care doctor.