Therapy That provides a safe Space

After ten minutes, overtime is automatically charged in 5-minute increments at the hourly rate of $260.

Appointments are primarily virtual. In the spirit of holistic health, I offer in-person visits by appointment. Home visits, meeting at a coffee shop, your event or place of work, or a nature trail are examples. My hourly rate for travel applies when we do not meet at my office.

I do not have a sliding scale. Instead I participate in therapy funds, to help supplement the cost of therapy.

My office hours are 9 to 5. I rest on weekends and holidays to support my wellness. I typically respond to emails within three to five office days.

Therapy funds are private organizations that raise money to help people pay for therapy. They are typically geared towards communities that have experienced marginalization and have historically had limited access to resources, including mental health care. Therapy funds typically cover a portion of the fee for a limited number of sessions.

Absolutely! This is a good idea because finding the right therapist match is important so you can get better. For BIPOC LGBTQIA+ people that often means looking outside of your insurance network. Here are some steps I recommend.

1. Call the customer service number on the back of your insurance card (This is typically an 1800 number) and ask for a representative. If there are different departments, ask for the behavioral health representative.

2. Ask your insurance company about your out-of-network benefits, and if they reimburse for out-of-network service.

3. Insurance companies will typically ask you for the codes (that specify the service). You can provide these three codes that are typically used with therapists:

90791 (Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation)

90837 (Psychotherapy 53 + minutes)

90834 (Psychotherapy 45 minutes)

At this time, I also like to ask the insurance company if they know how much will be reimbursed. To do this, I would ask, “How much do you (insurance) reimburse after the out-of-network deductible is met?”

4. I would re-confirm what your deductible is (if you do not already know what this is, or if you feel you would benefit from someone explaining this to you again). That is, how much do you need to pay out of pocket first before the insurance company will pay. There are also different kinds of deductibles. For instance, an out-of-network deductible is different from an in-network deductible. This will help you budget how much you would have to pay out-of-pocket total (for all of your health expenses) before your insurance company provides assistance. You could ask, "Would you please explain to me what the deductible is, how much is my out-of-network deductible, and how much have I contributed to my out-of-network deductible so far? I'm trying to gauge how much money I will have to pay out of pocket before the insurance will start to reimburse me for an out-of-network service. Will you talk me through this, if my therapist is an out-of-network provider and the cost is ..., and the codes used are..."

5. I would ask how you can submit claims. It appears that many companies have websites where you can do this online (especially because of how the pandemic affected healthcare), but you would have to ask to be sure.

6. Pre-test what is like to submit a claim. Often insurance companies will ask the provider (me) to provide documentation to you (which is called a superbill). However, some insurance companies do better when the superbill is generated after each session; or it may not matter if a superbill is generated once per month. To determine what is best for you, you would need to test-drive the system. Let your provider know what your preference is.

7. Submit your claims. When you submit your claims, I would be sure to submit the sessions you will not get reimbursement for (so it will count toward your deductible) and the sessions you plan on getting reimbursement for, so the process moves as quickly as possible.

I have a smaller caseload because personalized care is a tenant of holistic health. I keep flexibility in my schedule for current clients in order to meet their needs. A lot of traditional practices are understaffed and overbooked which makes it harder to get better.

I will support you until you find a replacement if all practice policies and ethical considerations are met. In the event practice policies and or ethical considerations or are not met I will leave you with resources. If you'd like to cancel our reoccurring slot there will be one final paid “closure session” scheduled.

Because your spot is reserved exclusively for you, I require 48 BUSINESS hours to cancel without accruing the full charge, unless we can move your appointment to another time that week (pending my availability).

I am not in-network with any insurance company to keep you & your care first (I work for you not insurance companies). I am an out-of-network provider. Out-of-network benefits are routine and common in the Washington DC Metro Area where my office is located.

Contact your insurance company to ask if you have out-of-network benefits. Again out-of-network benefits are routine and common, especially in the Washington DC Metro Area. If you have out-of-network benefits, follow these steps:

1. Pay for sessions in full at the time of service. Many people use their Health Savings or Flexible Spending Account (The pre-tax dollars set aside for prescriptions and glasses ).

2. I provide you documentation called a superbill to give to your insurance company so you can submit a claim.

3. After you meet your out-of-network deductible you receive a percentage back in reimbursement according to your insurance. *Deductibles are annual.