Frequently Asked Questions

My therapy services are 100 percent private pay. This is often preferred by my clients who prefer privacy regarding their protected health information, as explained below. It is important when considering therapy for yourself or your loved ones that insurance companies typically require an official diagnosis declared in order to provide reimbursement. If you, your partner, or your children are not actively displaying symptoms or do not meet the criteria for a mental health diagnosis, or meet the criteria for a mental health condition that is not covered by your policy, the insurance company may deny your claim, or worse, pay it and then revoke payment later on. An accurate diagnosis (when appropriate) cannot be ethically determined after 1-2 sessions, however, insurance often expects a covered diagnosis immediately for potential reimbursement. Additionally, diagnosis and other confidential health information submitted to your insurance company may be permanently included in your personal health records, and many of my clients opt to avoid such use and record of their health information, for personal privacy reasons.