I believe strongly in making mental health services available to as many people as possible. I offer several payment options for ongoing therapy. Some examples are in-network insurance (Aetna only starting 9/1/24), out-of-network insurance, private pay, sliding scale, and flexible scheduling. Please talk with me if you have any questions or concerns about the financial cost of treatment.
Note: A Good Faith Estimate of potential costs is available upon request.
As of September 1, 2024, I accept Aetna insurance through Alma. You must be located in Washington State at the time of service. Please contact me directly for more information, or look me up in the Alma Provider Directory to request a consultation.
Many insurance companies reimburse out of network treatments, and the rate can vary from about 40% up to about 80%. The exact amount depends on your specific plan and other factors, such as whether or not you've met your deductible. I can provide you with a monthly invoice that you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. You may want to call your insurance company and ask the following questions:
What are my mental health benefits?
How much does my insurance pay for an out-of-network provider?
How many sessions will be covered per calendar year?
What is my deductible and has it been met?
You may also want to ask about the following billing codes I use most frequently:
90791 - Integrated biopsychosocial assessment (used for the first session)
90834 - Individual psychotherapy (used for sessions with the child or adult client alone)
90847 - Family psychotherapy with patient present (used for sessions with parents and child)
90846 - Family psychotherapy without patient present (used for parent-only sessions)
You pay for therapy directly after each session at the full rate. The more full-fee clients I have, the more I am able to offer reduced rate services to those in need.
For clients who qualify, I have a limited number of timeslots available at a reduced rate ($50-$70/session) through Open Path Psychotherapy Collective. In general, this is for people in financial need who do not have health insurance or their health insurance does not include mental health benefits. Please see the Open Path website for specific requirements, and check my profile to find out whether or not I have openings.
For clients who are not eligible for Open Path and do not have out-of-network insurance benefits, I have up to two reduced rate spots. This rate is typically $100/session, depending on our agreement and your situation. Email me to ask about reduced rate spots.
Sessions are typically scheduled on a weekly basis. However, I am open to meeting less frequently if that fits better with your budget or schedule.