understanding your payment options
Access to Care Should Feel Sustainable
Private Pay
Private pay offers flexibility and allows us to tailor your fee based on your financial situation.
Rate Range: $120–$150 per session (sliding scale available)
Fees are set collaboratively based on income, expenses, and financial comfort.
How Payment Works:
You will enter your debit or credit card information into a secure portal through TherapyNotes, my HIPAA-compliant electronic health record system.
Your card will be charged within 24 hours after each completed session.
Private pay can be ideal for clients who want more privacy, flexibility, or a simpler administrative experience.
Insurance Claim Submission (In-Network Options)
For clients who prefer to use insurance, I partner with ALMA, a secure platform that manages billing and benefits verification.
As of 5/1/2022, I am credentialed with:
AETNA
OPTUM
CIGNA
UNITED
(Insurance acceptance depends on current caseload availability.)
How It Works:
I will send you a link through ALMA to submit your insurance details.
Once completed, ALMA will confirm your active coverage and estimate your out-of-pocket responsibility.
You will also create a TherapyNotes portal for intake paperwork, while session billing and documentation occur through ALMA.
This system streamlines insurance use, making therapy more accessible and predictable.
Out-of-Network Plans (Superbills & CMS-1500 Forms)
If I am not in-network with your insurance provider, you may still be eligible for partial reimbursement through your plan’s out-of-network (OON) benefits.
I can provide:
Superbills
CMS-1500 claim forms
A mutually agreed schedule for submitting documentation
You would:
Pay the session fee directly through TherapyNotes
Submit the provided documents to your insurance for potential reimbursement
Before beginning services, I encourage you to confirm reimbursement rates with your insurance provider to avoid any surprises.
A Note on Care
“You won’t care what I know until you know that I care.”
My goal is always to ensure that cost does not become an obstacle to receiving help. If you are unsure which option fits your situation, I’m here to talk through it with you.
I deeply value therapy that is financially sustainable for every client I work with. Together, we’ll discuss what feels practical and supportive for your current needs — whether that involves private pay, using insurance benefits, or receiving out-of-network reimbursement.
If cost becomes a concern, I am always happy to explore lower-cost options and offer referral resources to ensure you or your family receives the support you deserve.
