Frequently Asked Questions

  • I am in network with:

    • Aetna

    • AllSavers UHC

    • Allied Benefit Systems - Aetna

    • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York (formerly Empire)

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts 

    • Carelon Behavioral Health

    • Christian Brothers Services - Aetna

    • Cigna

    • Health Plans Inc.

    • Health Scope - Aetna

    • Meritain

    • Nippon

    • Optum Live & Work Well (EAP)

    • Oscar

    • Oxford Health Plans

    • Providence Health Plan

    • Quest Behavioral HealthSurest (Formerly Bind)

    • Trustmark Health Benefits - Aetna

    • Trustmark Health Benefits - Cigna

    • Trustmark Small Business Benefits - Aetna

    • UHC Student Resources

    • UMR

    • United Healthcare Shared Services

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • UnitedHealthcare Global

  • Sessions not billed through insurance cost $200.

    I want to do everything I can for therapy to be affordable. Please reach out to me about sliding scale pricing. If you are having financial difficulties, check out Open Path as I am sometimes able to take clients through this platform.

  • If you have a different insurance than one of those listed above, you may still be able to use insurance to pay for therapy. I encourage you to reach out to your insurance company to find out if you have Out Of Network (OON)benefits. I am able to provide a superbill that you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.

  • Call the number on the back of your insurance card.

    Questions to ask:

    1. Do I have out-of-network benefits for mental health services?

    2. What is the reimbursement rate for out-of-network mental health care?

    3. Is there a deductible for out-of-network mental health services?

    • Some plans have a separate deductible for out-of-network care. Ask how much it is and whether it applies to mental health services.

    4. Are there any limitations or restrictions on out-of-network mental health benefits?

    • Some plans may have restrictions like only covering certain types of treatment or limiting the number of sessions.

    5. Do I need pre-authorization or a referral for out-of-network care?

    • Find out if you need approval from your insurance company before seeing a mental health provider outside of their network.

    6. How do I submit claims for out-of-network mental health care?

    • Ask about the process of submitting claims, including any forms you may need to fill out, and what information you should provide to get reimbursed.

    7. Are there any out-of-pocket costs, like copays or coinsurance, for out-of-network mental health treatment?

    • Understand how much you might need to pay upfront or what your portion of the cost will be after insurance.

    For more info about out of network benefits check out this article here.

  • You may cancel appointments in advance without a charge, as long as I receive 24 hours notice. Any appointments scheduled but not kept, as well as any appointments cancelled without 24 hours notice will be charged the full fee (if self pay) or $70 (if paying by insurance).

    I will make every attempt to inform you in advance of planned absences. If I need to cancel an appointment at the last-minute, I will reach out as soon as possible and reschedule.

  • I use Alma and Headway platforms to manage my practice billing so that I can focus solely on our work together. If we decide to work together, you’ll set up an account with either platform and that will include putting in your insurance and a credit card for auto-bill pay for your insurance co-pay or cost of session. I accept most major credit cards. I don’t accept HSA as a form of payment but I can provide you with a superbill for reimbursement.