FAQS

360 Route 101, Building 1, Bedford, NH 03110

Yes, I offer the option of both in-person or Telehealth appointments based upon your needs/preferences. I am licensed in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maine and Vermont. 

Diagnostic Intake sessions are $215 for 1 hour. Therapy sessions afterwards are $190 for 45 minutes.

No, you do have the option to utilize your out of network insurance options in our work together. If you choose this option you would be seeking out-of-network benefits for our sessions. This typically is done by submitting what's called a "Superbill" to your insurance. When using your insurance in an out-of-network instance, your sessions would be charged directly to you at the time of our appointment. After submitting a Superbill your insurance may reimburse you directly for a portion of the cost based on your plan's coverage for therapy/mental health counseling. Superbills are emailed to clients on a monthly basis. During our phone consult or initial intake I am more than happy to discuss this option with you and help you as best as I can regarding navigating the out-of-network benefits process. Exact amount of reimbursement will depend upon your insurance carrier and plan for out-of-network provider coverage. In all instances I encourage you to discuss this directly with your carrier. I accept both cash and/or credit card. Additionally, many HSA/FSA cards are approved to be used for mental health counseling and are acceptable forms of payment. Please confirm with your carrier/plan. Receipts are available upon request. If you feel it would be more helpful to discuss this over the phone, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Please contact your benefits coordinator/health insurance plan directly to gather more details around your out-of-network coverage for mental health services.

The following questions may be helpful in your discussion with your insurance carrier:

1. Do I have out-of-network benefits for mental health services both in-person and telehealth?

2. What is my annual deductible? Has my annual deductible been met?

3. How many sessions per calendar year does my plan cover?

4. How much does my insurance plan reimburse for an out-of-network provider for the following CPT codes: 90837, 90791, and 90834?

You have the right to receive a "Good Faith Estimate" explaining how much your medical care will cost. Beginning January 1, 2022, psychologists and other health care providers are required by law to provide uninsured and self-pay patients a Good Faith Estimate (GFE) of costs for services that they offer, when scheduling care or when the patient requests an estimate. The regulations implement part of the “No Surprises Act,” enacted in December 2020 as part of a broad package of COVID-19- and spending-related legislation. The act aims to reduce the likelihood that patients may receive a “surprise” medical bill by requiring that providers inform patients of an expected charge for a service before the service is provided. You have the right to receive a GFE 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 GFE in writing at least one business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider and any other provider you choose, for a GFE before you schedule an item or service. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your GFE, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or photo of your GFE. For questions or more information about your rights to a GFE visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises. 

After you complete your intake paperwork online, we will meet for our first appointment.  Plan for an hour where we will discuss what’s bringing you to therapy now.  We’ll also cover practice policies, your lifestyle, your history and anything you think is relevant to our work going forward.

I find that weekly sessions provide the most benefit and room for growth for my clients. I do encourage that the first four sessions are conducted weekly to establish a relationship, get to know you, explore your history, and develop a foundation for successful healing and growth.  The length of therapy sessions needed varies person to person. The goal is to use therapy effectively and implement changes in your life so that you can move forward without therapy. Termination of services will be discussed at our initial appointment and throughout treatment. 

Email is the best way to contact me.  We will schedule a free 15 minute consultation call to discuss your needs and determine if this is a good fit. 

Cancellations will be subject to a full charge if NOT RECEIVED AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE. This is necessary because a time commitment is made to you and is held exclusively for you.

Yes. Therapy is confidential with a few exceptions.