Frequestly Asked Questions

What are your rates for therapy?

Individual Therapy:

$200 - Initial Assessment

$180 for 45 - 50 min

Mother/Child Therapy (2 or more people) or TheraPlay® Informed Therapy

$240 - Initial Assessment

$220 for 45 - 50 min

Do you take insurance?

Sort of. I am individually paneled with Lyra EAP and am considered an out of network (OON) provider for all PPO insurance plans. Which means my services are covered by many insurance plans. This Benefits Checker will help you determine your out of network coverage.

If you have an HMO plan, you must see a provider that in network and on your insurance plan’s list of providers in order to use your insurance coverage.

When using insurance for therapy it is required that I make a formal diagnosis that is put into your file and sent to your insurance company. This is not necessarily true for Lyra EAP.

What does it mean to work with an Out-of-network (OON)provider?

This means that you will pay out of pocket for sessions. As your out of network (OON) provider, I can create a receipt ("super bill" or sometimes called an "Insurance Reimbursement Statement" ) by request at the end of each month for you to take to your insurance for reimbursement. Most PPO plans will cover 40%-80% of the fee after you reach your deductible. I cannot guarantee approval or reimbursement for any claims by your insurance provider but you can use this benefits checker to get an idea of what your coverage might look like.

How do I know if my insurance with reimburse my sessions with you?

Unfortunately it is not guaranteed that your insurance will cover OON therapy. In order to find this out you can you this benefits checker and/or will need to contact your insurance provider directly. Here are some important questions to ask.

  • What are my in-network mental health benefits, specifically therapy?

  • What are my out-of-network mental health benefits, specifically therapy?

  • Do I have a deductible, if so what is it? Has it been met?

  • What portion of the cost for therapy will be reimbursed. (Be sure to ask for an exact dollar amount)

  • Do I require a referral or prior authorization? 

  • Is there a limit on number of sessions that are reimbursable?

  • Is a mental health diagnosis required for fee reimbursement?

  • What is the process for filing a claim and what paperwork will I need to complete?

What is your cancelation policy?

I have a 48 hour cancelation policy. What this means is that I require 48hrs notice of a cancelation otherwise there will be a fee of the cost of a full session. This fee is not covered by insurance so would be out of pocket. The reason for this policy is to ensure that I am able to fill any open spots or plan for breaks to the best of my ability.

Do you see sliding scale clients?

Finances should not impede personal growth so I offer a small number of sliding scale fee slots for those who require assistance. I encourage you to ask if any of those slots are open.

Will you work with my child(ren)?

I’m crazy about kids. For a time, I worked with kids exclusively, and then I discovered that what kiddos need most is moms who are connected and tuned into themselves so they can be connected and tuned into their kids as well. As a result I do not work with children as my primary client, instead I provide mother/child therapy to foster their connection and bond. This type of intervention can be done at any age and stage of your kids development.