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FEES, PAYMENTS, and INSURANCE BILLING

Before we embark on the journey of counseling, we can talk by phone. You'll have a chance to share what problems you are experiencing and tell me a bit of your story. If we both choose to move forward with counseling, we will schedule an appointment at that time. Some folks prefer communicating via email and making an appointment to share their story in person. We can do whatever is the best option for you!

It's important for you to have a "good fit" with your psychotherapist and for me to feel I am competent to work with the issues challenging you.

PAYMENT

The professional fee is collected at the time of service.  Forms of accepted payment include check, HSA debit card, bank account debit card, or credit card. 

HEALTH INSURANCE 

I am an out of network provider with health insurance companies. As a courtesy to clients with health insurance, I will bill your health insurance monthly, using an electronic/online service. Your health insurance company will then send you a reimbursement check for whatever funds you are due (minus deductible, copay, and coinsurance).   Please contact your health insurance company and be sure you understand your policy's out of network benefits for mental health counseling.

March 26, 2020
Gov. Inslee signs proclamation on telehealth

Governor Inslee signed a proclamation today that provides payment parity between health care services provided in-person and those provided through telemedicine.

In order to serve more patients, Inslee has signed a measure that would require parity in payment between in-person health care visits and those provided using telemedicine. Telemedicine claims must now be reimbursed at the same rate as care delivered face-to-face. Telemedicine claims cannot be denied by health insurance companies.

For more information, see: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-29%20Coronovirus%20OIC%20%28tmp%29.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
 

FEES

​I usually meet for 50 minutes with ages 10-18. 50 minutes also works for some adults.

50 minutes individual counseling or coaching session: 
$175/50 minutes cash or check.
$180/50 minutes credit/debit/HSA cards. 

I meet for 80 minutes with most adults and teens with complex needs.

A longer session provides enough time to discover core issues, process the issues, and start the change process. The extended session usually supports clients in feeling better and improving functioning more rapidly than shorter sessions. Longer sessions are required for trauma work with EMDR.

80 minutes counseling or coaching session:
$262.50/80 minutes cash or check
​$270/80 minutes credit/debit/HSA cards.

​Video counseling and coaching sessions are billed at the same rate as in office sessions.