Fees & Insurance

Fees and Cancellation Policy

My fees are consistent with those of clinical psychologists in San Francisco with similar levels of experience and expertise. I charge $305 per 50-minute session for individual psychotherapy. Contact me for rates for other services, such as training and workshops.

When you schedule an appointment, I have reserved a time specifically for you. If you wish to cancel an appointment, please provide notice at least 48 hours in advance to avoid being billed for the session.

Lyra Health Provider

I am a contracted provider with Lyra Health, a company that helps employers offer mental health benefits to employees. Check with the benefits manager in your HR department to learn whether your employer works with Lyra Health.

 

Insurance Reimbursement

I am an out-of-network provider for PPO (preferred provider organization) and POS (point of service) insurance plans. If you would like to request reimbursement from your insurance plan, flexible spending plan, or health savings account, I provide monthly statements that you can submit with your request.

Please note that insurance plans vary widely, and you are responsible for determining what mental health benefits your plan covers and for requesting reimbursement. Before our first session, I recommend checking your coverage carefully to answer the following questions:

  • Do my benefits cover individual psychotherapy?

  • Can I be reimbursed when seeing an out-of-network psychologist?

  • How much will I be reimbursed per session for an out-of-network psychologist?

  • How many sessions per year does my insurance cover?

  • What is my annual deductible for out-of-network services?

  • Do I need pre-authorization for out-of-network sessions to be covered?

  • Does my policy cover telehealth (phone and video sessions)?

Right to Receive a Good Faith Estimate

Under the law, health care providers need to give an estimate of the bill for services to patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance.

  • You have the right to receive a good faith estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services.

  • Make sure your health care provider gives you a good faith estimate in writing at least one business day before you receive services. You can also ask your health care provider for a good faith estimate before you schedule a service.

  • If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your good faith estimate, you can dispute the bill.

  • Make sure to save a copy or picture of your good faith estimate.

For questions or more information about your right to a good faith estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 1-800-985-3059 from 8 am to 8 pm Eastern Time on weekdays and from 10 am to 6 pm Eastern Time on weekends.