The fee for session depends on many different factors. If you are using insurance, the amount you pay depends on your specific plan. If you'd like, we can let you know before you come in what your copay will be. If you are not using insurance, the amount you pay will depend on your therapist. Just ask-- we'll let you know before you come in what the price will be.

Please note, that under law, health care providers need to give patients who don't have insurance or who are not using insurance and 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 or 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 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 an item or 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

Yes, although it depends on the therapist. We can accept Aetna, Aetna Better Health, Anthem BC/BS (and Anthem Medicaid), Cigna, Caresource, Humana, Molina/Passport, United Healthcare/Optum, and WellCare. In addition, we are also contracted with several EAPs in the area. You'll need to contact your benefits co-ordinator for more information.

During the first session, we'll talk about what is going on and, if you are there with a partner or family member, we'll also get their perspective on things. We will also let you ask us any questions you may have and let you know what it would be like working with us and areas we would focus on.

Sessions typically last from 45-60 minutes, depending on what we are talking about in session. Occasionally sessions will be shorter (30 minutes), it just depends on your needs.

How often we meet also depends on your needs. Typically, it's beneficial to meet more frequently at the beginning and then as progress is made, meeting less frequent. We understand that budgets and schedules play into the decision and are will to work with your needs.

Therapy sessions are tailored to each individual's needs. Generally, we talk about current events in your life, new insights you've had, progress, challenges, and sometimes personal history that relates to your current situation. It will also be different depending on the therapist that you work with. Each therapist has their own approach and perspective, so it's also a good idea to talk to them about their approach to therapy.

Short answer: Yes.

Long answer:
The law protects your personal health information from being released to non-healthcare professionals without your consent. Heathcare providers, under HIPAA, are able to release information to other healthcare providers such as your doctors, other therapists working with you, and your insurance company. There are, however, three times by law that we do have to release your information, even without your consent. These are:

• Any indication of child abuse, abuse of the elderly, or handicapped
• If someone indicates that they are going to harm themsevles or someone else
• If a judge issues a subpoena for therapy records

Feel free to email any of us, or call our office at (859) 705-8075.