Fees & Insurance
therapy is one of the best investments you can make for yourself
— and you’re worth it.
$200
50-min session
Current Rates
$350
90-min session
* extended sessions for EMDR, brainspotting, or IFS sessions only
I accept payment via credit or debit card through a secure credit card processing system. I also accept HSA/FSA cards. Due to the nature of telehealth, I am not currently accepting cash or check payments. All fees are collected in full at the time of service. A card on file is required to confirm and hold all appointments.
Insurance & Reduced Fees
I am an in-network provider for most Aetna, Optum, and UnitedHealthcare plans. For all other insurance plans, I am considered an out-of-network provider. For clients with a PPO plan and/or insurance with out-of-network benefits, you may be eligible for partial reimbursement from your insurance company. I am happy to provide a billing statement (also known as a “superbill”) upon request for you to submit to your insurance company, but I cannot guarantee whether you will be reimbursed or at what rate.
If you have any questions regarding your insurance benefits, including out-of-network benefits, please contact your insurance plan directly.
I am committed to making therapy accessible and financially feasible, therefore I reserve 20% of my caseload for sliding scale (reduced fee) spots for folks who cannot afford my full rate. Due to the limited nature of these spots, there may be times when I do not have any sliding scale availability. If I am unable to offer you a sliding scale spot, I will gladly provide alternative referrals for low-fee therapy.
Sliding scale spots are temporary, typically for six months and/or until your financial situation changes (whichever comes first). At that time, we will discuss next steps together, typically either an extension of the reduced fee or a potential revision to your fee.
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As your provider, I am committed to tailoring each client's care to best serve their unique needs. Having flexibility to collaborate on the most supportive and effective treatment plan is a crucial component of successful work together.
Insurance companies often have specific requirements for coverage, which can limit the scope and flow of our work together. It's important to understand any considerations that may come with utilizing insurance so you can make the most informed choices about your care.
Insurance companies require a mental health diagnosis to prove medical necessity for coverage. I do not work from a pathologizing lens, and I understand it can be difficult or stigmatizing to have a diagnosis assigned. However, to bill your insurance, I must assign a qualifying mental health diagnosis and continue to justify medical necessity throughout our work together in my documentation. Therefore, if you no longer meet criteria for an eligible diagnosis, insurance may not cover your sessions.
**Even if you are seeking reimbursement via out-of-network benefits, please note that your insurance company will still require a diagnosis on file.
Another consideration is that insurance companies sometimes limit the number of covered sessions, so it's important to know the specific allowance of your plan so your care is not interrupted.
If you have any questions regarding utilizing insurance for our work together, either in-network or out-of-network, please feel free to reach out!
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Most PPO plans include out-of-network benefits, which means you have more agency over the providers you choose to work with. This also means you will pay for all sessions upfront at the time of service. It’s important that you understand your coverage and financial responsibility prior to starting therapy, so I recommend contacting your insurance plan directly if you have any questions about the process.
Here are some questions you may want to clarify:
Do I have out-of-network benefits for outpatient mental health?
If they ask for a CPT code or service code, it would be 90791 for the initial evaluation and 90834 for ongoing sessions.
Do I have an out-of-network deductible?
A deductible is the amount that you are required to pay out-of-pocket before insurance will pay. If you do have a deductible, you will want to ask how much is left until you meet it.
What is the rate of reimbursement for an out-of-network Licensed Clinical Social Worker?
The percentage of the fee that you are responsible for is known as a coinsurance.
Is a pre-authorization needed for outpatient mental health services?
If yes, ask them to walk you through the process of obtaining one.
How do I submit claims for reimbursement?
Is there a yearly session limit?
You may also want to let them know that sessions will take place via telehealth.
If they ask for the location of the practice, the address is: 21825 Erwin St. #1167, Woodland Hills, CA 91367.