Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How long and how often are sessions? How many therapy sessions can I expect?
A. Typical therapy sessions last 45-50 minutes. 90 minute sessions may be scheduled on an as-needed basis. Sessions are typically scheduled once a week. I believe weekly appointments are beneficial for maintaining continuity and making steady progress. As treatment progresses, many people choose to extend to every other week.
Because the length of therapy depends on a number of factors, it is impossible to predict the duration of therapy at the outset of our work together. Some clients come in with very specific, short-term goals that can be achieved in a matter of 6-12 sessions. Others remain in therapy for months or longer. Still others will attend therapy regularly for a set amount of time, take a break, and then return to address unresolved or new concerns.
Q. Do you accept insurance?
A. I do not directly bill insurance for therapy sessions. However, if you have a PPO, you may be eligible for a partial reimbursement of your session fee. In such a case, I can provide you with a "super bill" which would contain all the necessary information your insurance company would need to reimburse you. You would then be responsible for submitting the super bill to your insurance provider for partial reimbursement.
As a first step, I recommend that you call your insurance provider. The behavioral or mental health phone number is typically found on the back of your insurance card. The following is a list of helpful questions to ask:
1. Do I have out-of-network mental health insurance benefits?
2. Do I have a deductible? What is it, and has it been met?
3. Is there a limit to the number of sessions I am eligible for per year?
4. Is approval required from my Primary Care Physician?
5. What percentage can I be reimbursed for an out-of-network provider?
Q. Is therapy confidential?
A. In general, the law protects a client's confidentiality in therapy. Information is not disclosed without written permission. However, there are a few instances in which the law allows for a breach in confidentiality. They are as follows:
1. Suspected child, dependent adult, or elder abuse
2. The threat of serious bodily harm to self or another
3. A subpoena by a judge in a court of law
A. Typical therapy sessions last 45-50 minutes. 90 minute sessions may be scheduled on an as-needed basis. Sessions are typically scheduled once a week. I believe weekly appointments are beneficial for maintaining continuity and making steady progress. As treatment progresses, many people choose to extend to every other week.
Because the length of therapy depends on a number of factors, it is impossible to predict the duration of therapy at the outset of our work together. Some clients come in with very specific, short-term goals that can be achieved in a matter of 6-12 sessions. Others remain in therapy for months or longer. Still others will attend therapy regularly for a set amount of time, take a break, and then return to address unresolved or new concerns.
Q. Do you accept insurance?
A. I do not directly bill insurance for therapy sessions. However, if you have a PPO, you may be eligible for a partial reimbursement of your session fee. In such a case, I can provide you with a "super bill" which would contain all the necessary information your insurance company would need to reimburse you. You would then be responsible for submitting the super bill to your insurance provider for partial reimbursement.
As a first step, I recommend that you call your insurance provider. The behavioral or mental health phone number is typically found on the back of your insurance card. The following is a list of helpful questions to ask:
1. Do I have out-of-network mental health insurance benefits?
2. Do I have a deductible? What is it, and has it been met?
3. Is there a limit to the number of sessions I am eligible for per year?
4. Is approval required from my Primary Care Physician?
5. What percentage can I be reimbursed for an out-of-network provider?
Q. Is therapy confidential?
A. In general, the law protects a client's confidentiality in therapy. Information is not disclosed without written permission. However, there are a few instances in which the law allows for a breach in confidentiality. They are as follows:
1. Suspected child, dependent adult, or elder abuse
2. The threat of serious bodily harm to self or another
3. A subpoena by a judge in a court of law
