Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer telehealth?
I am glad to offer telehealth services for clients seeking remote therapy. Sessions occur using a HIPAA-compliant platform that can be easily accessed via your computer, mobile phone, or tablet.
What conditions do you treat?
The concerns I commonly treat include depression, anxiety-based conditions, relationship concerns, and sleep-related disorders.
More generally, I am passionate about stages of age in adolescence, adulthood and marriage. I have many years of experience addressing these concerns both in the context of research and clinical work.
What is your therapeutic approach?
My therapeutic approach is grounded in empirically supported treatments including cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and emotionally focused therapy — you will see references to these approaches in the acronyms CBT, DBT and EFT.
My style as a clinician, however, is person-centered, meaning that I prioritize individual needs and the therapeutic relationship above any particular therapeutic modality. This is grounded in considerable research demonstrating that the strength of the therapeutic relationship is among the most significant factors in predicting the outcome of therapy.
I believe that no two people experience depression, anxiety or relationships distress in the same manner. As such, individual differences are profoundly important in response to treatment. What I offer is to form an authentic relationship with each client and couple I see, to help people recognize their strengths, human flaws, and ultimately reach their goals.
What are all those acronyms - CBT, DBT, EFT?
Each of these therapeutic modalities examine the feedback loop between one’s thoughts, feelings and actions. There are similarities among the approaches, including the emphasis on challenging distortions in thinking, developing awareness of mind-body connection, and making meaningful, goal-driven changes.
Each approach is grounded in strong scientific evidence from a vast number of clinical trials. Beyond any particular intervention, what I offer is a client-centered approach that uses the therapeutic relationship as a vehicle for personal growth and empowerment.
Do you accept my insurance?
I am an out-of-network provider - meaning I do not accept insurance directly.
Many patients have success receiving reimbursement for therapy through their individual insurance provider. More information on reimbursement below.
What is the reimbursement process?
I first recommend calling your insurance provider to determine your level of coverage for an out-of-network provider. In some cases insurance will cover 50% or more of the cost of your session. At the end of the month, I will provide a statement including service codes and diagnosis. This form should be submitted to your insurance company with a health insurance claim form.
What questions can I ask my insurance company to determine my level of coverage?
I recommend that clients call the number on their insurance card and ask the following questions:
Do I have out-of-network coverage?
If so, is there an annual deductible? Have I met it? If not, how much has been met?
What percentage do you cover for out-of-network mental health providers?
Is there a maximum amount you reimburse per visit or per year?
Is there a claim form that I must use to submit for reimbursement?
How much time do I have to submit a claim after my session?
My insurance company wants to know the service codes for my sessions. What are those?
If your insurance provider asks for CPT codes (Current Procedural Terminology), the most common used in my practice are:
90791-95 (virtual initial evaluation)
90834-95 (virtual 45 minute session)
90791 (in-person initial evaluation)
90834 (in-person 45 minute session)
90847 (family therapy with client present)