Fees for service
Payment
I accept payment in the form of a check major credit/debit card that is due at the time service is rendered.
Insurance
I am not contracted with any health insurance provider; therefore, I am considered an "Out-of-Network" provider. Please note that insurance providers do not cover expenses related to forensic (i.e., court ordered) evaluations.
What does Out-of-Network mean?
Although I do not accept insurance, you can request reimbursement for out-of-network benefits through your insurance company. Out-of-network means that your insurance may reimburse part of your service fees. The rate for which you will be reimbursed will depend on your individual insurance policy and deductible criteria. This means that if your deductible has been met, your out-of-pocket cost could be comparable to an insurance co-pay. If you're interested in using your out-of-network benefit, I can provide a detailed receipt for you to submit to your insurance company, known as a "superbill."
It is important that you are knowledgeable about your insurance plan's benefits and limitations so that you can make the best healthcare decisions for you and your family. Contact your insurance company directly to ask the following questions:
Why self-pay versus insurance?
- Forensic Evaluations
- Forensic assessment: $275 per hour
- Child custody evaluations: All child custody evaluations require a retainer fee of $5,500 prior to the first evaluation. The retainer fee should be paid via check or Venmo through the litigants' attorneys. The retainer will cover 20 hours of assessment services at the rate of $275 per hour. Please note that the final cost of the evaluation will exceed the retainer fee.
- Psychological Evaluation
- Initial appointment (intake): $275
- Psychological assessment: $225 per hour
Payment
I accept payment in the form of a check major credit/debit card that is due at the time service is rendered.
Insurance
I am not contracted with any health insurance provider; therefore, I am considered an "Out-of-Network" provider. Please note that insurance providers do not cover expenses related to forensic (i.e., court ordered) evaluations.
What does Out-of-Network mean?
Although I do not accept insurance, you can request reimbursement for out-of-network benefits through your insurance company. Out-of-network means that your insurance may reimburse part of your service fees. The rate for which you will be reimbursed will depend on your individual insurance policy and deductible criteria. This means that if your deductible has been met, your out-of-pocket cost could be comparable to an insurance co-pay. If you're interested in using your out-of-network benefit, I can provide a detailed receipt for you to submit to your insurance company, known as a "superbill."
It is important that you are knowledgeable about your insurance plan's benefits and limitations so that you can make the best healthcare decisions for you and your family. Contact your insurance company directly to ask the following questions:
- Do I need to meet a deductible before services are covered? If so, what is this amount?
- What percentage of the fee is covered after this deductible is met?
- What are any limits for my out-of-network mental health benefits? Is this different for work with an in-network provider?
- What is the reimbursement process for out-of-network expenses?
Why self-pay versus insurance?
- The ability to choose a psychologist solely based on the type and quality of services provided.
- Maintain your privacy if you work in a high-profile position.
- Limit third parties from accessing your private health information.
- Remember that insurance companies do not provide unlimited access to mental health services. They decide which diagnoses to reimburse, set caps on services (e.g., limited number of sessions per calendar year), enforce high deductibles, and require co-pays for each session. Once the benefits are exhausted, you are responsible for 100% of out-of-pocket expenses.
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