Fees & Insurance
I provide individual and family therapy to children, adolescents and adults. Prior to beginning services, I offer a telephone consultation at no charge so that we can discuss your reason for seeking counseling and determine whether I will be a good match for your therapeutic needs. Following the consultation, our first session will be spent evaluating your needs, history, and goals for treatment. I will discuss with you my recommendations, and together we will determine a plan for treatment.
I am a network provider for the following insurance companies:
Aetna
First Choice Health Network PPO
Moda Health (includes most Legacy Health/OHSU plans)
Open Card OHP
HealthShare/Care Oregon OHP
PacificSource Health Plans
Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon (includes out-of-state BCBS plans)
If I am not in-network with your insurance company, my services may still be covered. If you have out of network benefits and I can confirm that your insurance will pay me directly, I would be happy to file claims on your behalf. Otherwise, you would be required to pay at the time of the session, but I would still file a claim on your behalf (if requested by you). My fees for services range from $150-220 per session, depending on the service provided. I do not guarantee reimbursement by your insurance company and any unpaid balance would remain your responsibility. Some people prefer not to involve their insurance and to pay for services directly. I am glad to discuss any questions you may have about insurance or self-pay options for counseling.
I feel strongly that everyone deserves access to affordable care. If you do not have insurance coverage or out of network coverage is inadequate, please know that I offer a limited number of sliding scale spots. I cannot waive co-pays or deductibles, but if I have a sliding scale spot available, I can work with you on a fee that fits your budget or refer you to lower cost resources.
You are responsible for familiarizing yourself with your insurance benefits to determine your coverage, though I can provide some assistance with this, as insurance can seem like a foreign language sometimes. Some questions you may want to ask of your insurance company are:
Do I have coverage for outpatient mental health treatment?
Does my health plan cover out-of-network providers?
Is pre-authorization required?
Have I met my deductible?
Do I have a commercial plan or a self-funded (or employer-funded) plan?
If self-funded:
Is there a maximum number of therapy sessions allowed under my current coverage?
Are there any outpatient mental health services that are excluded by my plan?
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to send me a message.