Question 1

What are your fees?

Accepted Answer

FREE: Initial phone consultation (15min)
$220: Therapy session (45min)
$295: Assessment or other clinical services per hour (60min)

Question 2

Do you offer sliding scale or Pro-Bono options?

Accepted Answer

I believe in making therapy accessible. To make this a sustainable part of my practice, I only provide reduced-fee or pro-bono services to individuals referred to me by an established network of other clinicians. Typically these services are provided to college students or recent grads, and those who have been historically or institutionally restricted from accessing equitable healthcare. Local low-cost therapy options are out there and are often accepting new patients. Here are some:

Antioch University Community Counseling and Psychology Clinic​
MEND Seattle
NUhope Community Counseling Center
Open Path Psychotherapy Collective

Question 3

Do you take insurance?

Accepted Answer

I don’t, though I can provide the document you need to submit for out of network benefits.
This is why many therapists don't take insurance: insurance companies often make it unsustainable for therapists to provide care. They pay rates that can be a fraction of the actual fee, require a diagnosis to cover sessions, and can even audit or demand access to personal records. On top of that, they sometimes deny or reclaim payments months or years later, which creates instability for both therapists and patients. By working outside of insurance, I’m able to keep our work private, focus on what you need (rather than what an insurance company considers “medically necessary”), and ensure that therapy remains consistent and dependable.

Question 4

Can I use out-of-network benefits for reimbursement?

Accepted Answer

Most insurances provide out-of-network benefits, which allow you to choose the best therapist for you even if they don’t work for your insurance company. I can provide the paperwork (called a “superbill”) for you to get reimbursement from your insurance company. Please check with them to determine your out-of-network coverage (usually by calling the number on the back of your card). Psychotherapy may also qualify for Health Savings Plans or Flexible Spending Accounts, which provide tax-advantaged methods of paying for healthcare.​

Question 5

How do I pay for sessions?

Accepted Answer

A payment card is kept on file and is charged after our session each week. ​This can be a credit card, debit card, HSA or FSA card.

Question 6

How much should I spend on therapy?​

Accepted Answer

There isn’t a single “right” answer, but two things are worth keeping in mind. First, part of mental health is having a balanced relationship with money. That means not going into debt for therapy, but also not withholding resources you do have when they could support your well-being. If you have the resources, witholding them from yourself is just as much an error as overspending. Second, therapy can be life-changing. It’s not just another weekly expense. It can open the door to healing, self-discovery, and lasting change. From that perspective, the value of therapy often goes far beyond its dollar amount. In addition, there is some research to suggest that therapy is quite cost effective (e.g., can reduce other medical treatments) and may facilitate increased salaries for some.

Question 7

No Surprises Act (NSA) Notice

Accepted Answer

Under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, health care providers and health care facilities are required to inform individuals who are not enrolled in a plan or coverage or a Federal health care program, or not seeking to file a claim with their plan or coverage both orally and in writing of their ability, upon request or at the time of scheduling health care items and services, to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” of expected charges.
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You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost.
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Under the law, healthcare providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
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You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your healthcare provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.
If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.​​
Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.
 
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises

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