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Investing in Therapy

My fees are as follows:

Intake (60 minutes): $290

Regular session (50 minutes): $250

Longer sessions may be scheduled where clinically appropriate (e.g. for exposure therapy). Fees for extended sessions are pro-rated and will be detailed in your intake paperwork.

I am a private pay (a.k.a. “out-of-network”) provider. I do not accept insurance. Clients pay my full fee at the time of each session. (I recognize that this is an investment; this is why I use evidence-based treatments designed to help you recover more quickly.) I will provide you with documentation (known as a Superbill) that contains all the information required to submit to your insurance for out-of-network benefits. Your insurance company may reimburse a portion of the payments you make to me.

Here are some questions to ask your insurance company:

  • Do I have out-of-network benefits for mental/behavioral health?

  • How much will I be reimbursed for a 50-minute session (90834) with a psychologist in Baltimore City? How much will I be reimbursed for a 60-minute intake (90791)?

  • Are there certain services that are not covered, and for which I will not be reimbursed (e.g., are certain treatment codes excluded or limited under my plan)?

  • Do I have to meet a deductible before I am eligible for out-of-network benefits? Is this deductible waived for mental/behavioral health services?

  • Is there a limit to the number of sessions for which I will be reimbursed, and/or do I need to obtain an authorization prior to seeking treatment?

  • What documentation do I need to submit to receive reimbursement?

Good Faith Estimate Notice

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

  • Under the law, 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 and 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 one (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 a service.
    If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.

  • 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.