Affordable Psychotherapy
It is my intention to offer affordable psychotherapy since there are a
significant amount of people experiencing financial difficulties at this time. Unfortunately, this prohibits them from seeking an
experienced therapist for a substantial quantity of time in a comprehensive
manner.
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Insurance companies are an additional cause for concern because many put constraints on the psychotherapy treatment requiring medical necessity and limiting the amount of sessions based on medical necessity. It takes times, and focus to assist people in learning about themselves. The goal of becoming more aware of authentic selves and remove blocks to achieving goals that can lead to a much richer quality of life. For those who would like to use their insurance below will give you a list of Companies;
Insurance
If you have insurance that covers mental health benefits, we will be happy to bill your insurance company. Clients are Responsible for the rate that your insurance pays until the deductible is met and co-pays. A list of provider networks is below. Also if I am not a provider in your network, we are happy to bill out of network insurance for you.
In-Network Provider
The Following is a list of Insurance
Companies which I am an In-Network Providers
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Blue Schield
- Value Options
- Cigna
- Multiplan
- Beacon
Questions about Your Mental Health Coverage
You may want to check out the following information about your insurance. We can also check this out for you.
1. What Insurance Company covers my Mental Health Benefits?Some Insurance Companies outsouce Mental Health Benefits to a third party company.
2 How much is my deductible and has it been me?
3. How much is my co-pay or coinsurance?
4. How many sessions are covered in a year?
5. Do you need prior authorization to begin therapy?
6. Does my insurance Co require my mental health care provider to supply personal information and review my for me to receive additional sessions? Do I have concerns about this?
7. Is there a change in coverage if I have a parity diagnosis?
8. What is a parity diagnosis
Mental health care provides support and treatment to optimize a person’s emotional and psychological well-being. Treatment for severe mental illness like major depression or panic disorders must be covered by your health plan under the same terms and conditions applied in treating other medical conditions.
The Mental Health Parity Law (MHPAEA) ensures the same medical care coverage for the following mental health conditions:
Major depression
Bipolar (manic-depressive) disorder
Panic disorder
Anorexia
Bulimia
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Autism or Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Schizophrenia
Schizoaffective disorder
Children's severe emotional disturbances
Parity Law Information Provided by California Department of manged care
For Self Pay Clients
Below is my Sliding Scale
Free Initial Consultation- 1 hour
SLIDING FEE SCALE
Income
<$20,000 $60 - $65
$20,000 - $40,000 $70 - $75
$35,000 - $50,000 $80-85
$50,000 - $60,000 $90-95
$60,000 – $70,000- $100-105
$70,000 – $80,000 $110-120
>$80,000 $125 -$150
*Fees are as of January 1, 2019 and are adjusted periodically
*Sliding fee scale is based on the average family of 2-4 people and can be adjusted higher or lower depending on the number of persons living in the home
*Other extenuating circumstances regarding ability to pay (ex. high medical bills, etc.) can be documented below and taken into account when agreeing upon a fee.
*Sliding Scale is based on honor of client
We do understand and there is no charge for late cancellations after 24 hrs. However, if this becomes a chronic issues we will need to charge as others wait for cancelations. The fee will be 50.00
No Show Appointments will be charged 50.00
