LifeStory Collaborative Counseling
Important Information...
Fees & Insurance
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Intake appointment and evaluation: $175
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55-minute therapy session: $150
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45-minute therapy session: $125
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If you would like to use insurance benefits to cover your therapy, please contact your insurance company to better understand your coverage by asking about your in-network and/or out-of-network benefits.
In-network with Anthem:
I am in-network with Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield (not including EAP plans, Medicaid, or Medicare). I will bill Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield (Anthem BCBS) directly and you are responsible for the co-pay, co-insurance, and/or Anthem BCBS's contracted session fee if you have not met your deductible. If you have a co-pay, it will be collected at the time of service. ​
Out-of-network with all other insurance carriers:
I am out-of-network for all other insurance carriers, which means you are responsible for the full fee at the time of service. I will be happy to provide you with a receipt that you may submit to your insurance company for partial reimbursement based on your out-of-network benefits.
Choosing to pay out-of-pocket:
If you would prefer to not use insurance and pay directly out-of-pocket, your session fee will be collected at the time of service. You can still use your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) benefits even if you do not use your insurance.
Please note:
​I require an active, working credit card to remain on file at all times regardless of insurance status. All major credit cards, including FSA/HSA cards, are accepted for payment. If you are primarily using a FSA or HSA card, you will also be required to keep a secondary, backup credit card on file.
Good Faith Estimate...
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health 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 expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services.
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You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services.
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You can ask your healthcare provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service.
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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.
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For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.
Scheduling your first appointment...
Please complete my contact form, letting me know what brings you to seek therapy at this time. I will respond by email to schedule your initial appointment. I will then send you instructions on how to complete the electronic intake paperwork, which will be sent through my electronic health record (TherapyNotes).
Please note: All electronic intake paperwork must be completed by all clients at least 48 hours before the first appointment - otherwise the session will need to be rescheduled.
TherapyNotes is the Electronic Health Record I use in my practice. When you have your initial appointment scheduled, you will receive an email from noreply@therapyportal.com to create an account on the client portal. This special link is uniquely yours and will expire 7 days after you receive the email; please create your account as soon as you receive the invitation. Once you create an account, you can complete the intake paperwork that is available within your client portal.
Cancellation policy
​If you are unable to make your appointment, please call or email me at least 24 hours in advance to avoid a late cancellation/missed session charge.
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Other Questions?
Please contact me for any additional questions you may have. I look forward to hearing from you.
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