I am not an “In-Network” provider for any insurance plans. While that may seem frustrating, it is important to know why therapists, like myself, are contracting with insurance companies less and less. It is important to note that each insurance plan varies regarding mental health coverage. Issues that arise for therapists regarding mental health coverage can include:

• Insurance plans typically have a limited number of visits per year or per diagnosis code.

• Some plans only cover certain diagnosis codes, meaning you may be forced to pay out of pocket anyway, or receive a diagnosis that you do not fully meet the criteria for.

• Most insurance companies will not cover marital counseling since “relationship issues” are not considered a medical issue, and is not a diagnosis.

• Therapists work hard to protect confidentiality, while many insurance companies require treatment notes and a diagnosis in order to reimburse therapy appointments.

• Insurance companies may only cover certain treatment plans or modalities; in other words, your insurance provider (someone not even trained in mental health) could dictate your treatment.

• Insurance companies make it really difficult for therapists to be reimbursed and a lot of time can be spent trying to get paid for each session. Time that is spent on the phone with insurance means less time available for clients to schedule.

• Many Insurance companies have not increased reimbursement rates in over a decade and some have even decreased reimbursement for therapy. To keep up with the costs associated with running a business, therapists need to be reimbursed more than $40-90 per session. Interestingly, insurance companies actually reimburse at a higher amount for out-of-network providers!

• For further insight, The Real Reasons (That Nobody Tells You) Therapists Don’t Accept Insurance offers even more insight into current challenges faced by therapists and the mental health field.

While I do not accept any insurance plans, I do provide a “Superbill” for you to submit to your insurance for out-of-network reimbursement. Many insurance plans will reimburse for part, or all, of your therapy expenses. Call the number on the back of your insurance card and ask for your “out-of-network mental health benefits for therapy” to find out details of your plan.

• Initial Evaluation (90 minute appointment)- $175

• Standard Therapy (45-52 minutes)- $125

• Extended Therapy Session for EMDR (90 minutes)- $200

• Couples/Marital Therapy (90 minutes)- $200

• No Show/Late Cancellation (less than 24 hours notice)- Full fee of scheduled appointment

My schedule is typically booked out weeks in advance, so I usually have a “Waiting List” for people needing a sooner appointment. If I have adequate notice for a cancellation, I can call someone from the waiting list. A missed appointment means a missed opportunity for helping someone. Charging for missed appointments/last minute cancellations helps to hold everyone accountable so that more people have the opportunity for improving their mental health situation.

I accept all major credit cards, cash, check, or Care Credit. You can also pay using your HSA (Health Savings Account) or FSA (Flexible Spending Account). A “superbill” is automatically sent to you monthly (unless requested otherwise) for you to submit for insurance reimbursement.

Yes, I offer teletherapy appointments if you live in Texas. I use a HIPAA compliant program through my Electronic Medical Record platform.

I currently treat clients who are at least 14 years old.

For anyone under the age of 18, if parents are divorced, I will require consent from both parents, or from the custodial parent who has legal authority to consent to mental health treatment.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, which means I have the ability to evaluate, diagnose, and treat clients using various methods of psychotherapy. In order to receive a prescription for medication you would need to be evaluated by a medical doctor (psychiatrist or primary care physician). I do have a list of local referrals that I am happy to provide for you and can coordinate your treatment with your prescribing provider.

While each individual situation varies, typically I begin treatment by meeting once weekly and then extend to every other week as you progress. Of course specific considerations (schedule/finances/etc) can be discussed during your evaluation and I am happy to accommodate your needs.

The length of treatment also varies on an individual basis, but I am a staunch believer that If I do my job well, I should put myself out of business. I do not want a client to be a “lifelong client” and my goal is to help you to heal and reach your goals so that you can “move on” from therapy. Of course, I am always available for a check-in as needed in the future!