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3 Things You Can Do Today to Relieve Stress or Ease Anxiety and Depression 1. Move Your Body Take 30 minutes to go for a walk in nature—a nearby park or a local hiking trail works great! Research shows that spending time in nature can boost energy levels, reduce feelings of depression, and improve overall […]
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Take a Breath

Box Breathing Box breathing is one of the easiest techniques to learn and remember because each step is done for an equal count. Here’s how it works: Inhale gently through your nose for 4 seconds. Hold your breath for 4 seconds. Exhale slowly through your mouth for 4 seconds. Hold your breath for another 4 […]
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What is the Good Faith Estimate? Do I need that?

There is a new law, called The No Surprises Act, that began January 1, 2022. Under this law, you have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost, if you do not have insurance, or if you are choosing to opt out of using your insurance. This […]
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How do I make a payment?

During your initial appointment, I’ll have you input your credit card information into a third-party company, which stores it so you can save that card and use it for each session. You’ll get a text each time I do your billing. It will also notify you when your credit card information needs to be updated.
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How much does therapy cost?

I charge $175 for a typical session, which is around 50 minutes long, but I also offer a Pay What You Can model. This is determined case by case during initial consultations.
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Can I still work with you if you don’t accept my insurance?

Yes, I accept all major credit cards via a third-party HIPAA-compliant billing system.
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What’s a Superbill?

This essentially is a receipt of services, that includes the type of session and your mental health diagnosis, which is required by insurance. If you’d like to try to get reimbursement from your insurance company for mental health services, it’s important to ask for a superbill when seeing a provider who’s not in network. Utilizing […]
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How can I find out what my insurance will cover?

All insurances are different, so you will need to contact your insurance provider and ask if you have out-of-network mental health benefits and what they include. Some questions to ask are: ‘What would I have to submit to use my out-of-network mental health benefits?’ ‘Can I use funds from my health savings account (HSA)/flexible spending […]
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Do you take insurance?

In short, no - but - also maybe. I’ve been asked why I don’t take insurance directly, and I’ve put a lot of thought into this decision. I know this choice can hinder some people’s access to care. I’ll provide a super bill (which is explained in another question, if you’re not sure what this […]
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What happens if I can’t make an appointment?

Billing for appointments is done 24-48 hours prior to your next appointment, which serves as a reminder for what you have scheduled. If you cancel after billing is done, per my cancellation policy, you will forfeit that fee.
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