How can therapy help?

Therapists are trained in the skill of helping people make changes. Techniques are well-researched and proven to be beneficial. Therapists listen carefully and customize a plan to help you reach your goals.

Will my insurance pay for counseling?

Many insurance companies will cover counseling. Co-pays and deductibles will apply. We currently accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Apostrophe, McLaren, Optum, UBH (United Behavioral Health), and United Healthcare.

What if my insurance does not cover counseling?

We can provide a bill to submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. Private pay rates are $175 per session. You can pay from your Health Savings Account or with Visa, Mastercard, AMEX or check.

Do you prescribe medication or perform psychological testing?

We collaborate with your primary care physician or with a psychiatrist for those who need medication, or psychological testing. We cannot prescribe medications, but our assessments are useful and sometimes required by your provider. While most of our clients do not require medication, it can be a benefit to some. Many doctors require that those using medication also seek counseling to gain cognitive behavioral skills to alleviate their symptoms.

What if I am in crisis?

If you are thinking of harming yourself or have suicidal thoughts, call 911 for immediate assistance. We do not provide immediate crisis intervention at our office, though you may call us for follow up care. The number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 800-273-8255.

Can you provide a good faith estimate?

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost

Your health benefit plan may or may not provide coverage for all of the health care services you are scheduled to receive or the providers providing those services. You may be responsible for the costs of the services that are not covered by your health benefit plan.

Under the No Surprises Act which went into effect January 1, 2022, health care 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.

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 health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service. A Good Faith Estimate does not take into account unforeseen circumstances, which may affect the cost of the health care services provided.

If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.

You also have a right to request that the health care services be performed by a provider that participates with your health benefit plan, and may contact your carrier to arrange for those services to be provided at a lower cost and to receive information on in-network providers who can perform the health care services that you need.

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 or call 1-800-985-3059.