Fees & Good Faith Estimate

Investing in Your Well-Being

Beginning therapy is an investment in your emotional well-being, relationships, and quality of life. I believe it’s important that you understand the financial aspects of therapy before we begin working together.

If you have questions about fees, payment, insurance, or billing, I’m always happy to discuss them during your free consultation.

Insurance & Private Pay

My California practice is private pay only.

For clients located in Texas, Washington, and Hawaii, I accept a variety of insurance plans. Because insurance participation can change over time, please contact me or visit my directory profiles for the most up-to-date information about the plans I currently accept.

If you choose not to use insurance—or if I am not in-network with your insurance plan—you may pay for services directly.

Your Right to Receive a Good Faith Estimate

Under the No Surprises Act, health care providers are required to provide clients who are not using insurance with a Good Faith Estimate of the expected cost of their health care services.

If you are paying for psychotherapy out of pocket, you have the right to receive a written estimate of the anticipated costs of your treatment before services begin.

A Good Faith Estimate includes the expected charges for services that are reasonably anticipated based on the information available at the time it is prepared.

Psychotherapy Is Individualized

Unlike many medical services, psychotherapy is highly individualized. The length of treatment depends on many factors, including your goals, the concerns that bring you to therapy, and how our work develops over time.

Because of this, a Good Faith Estimate is an estimate—not a guarantee—of the total cost of treatment. The actual number of sessions and overall cost may change as your needs evolve.

If your anticipated treatment changes significantly, I will gladly provide an updated estimate upon request.

Your Rights

If you are paying for services yourself, you have the right to:

  • Receive a Good Faith Estimate before beginning treatment or upon request.
  • Ask questions about the estimated cost of therapy.
  • Request an updated estimate if your treatment needs change significantly.

If you receive a bill that is substantially higher than your Good Faith Estimate, you may have the right to dispute the charges through the process established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Learn More

Additional information about your rights under the No Surprises Act is available from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS):

Good Faith Estimate Information from CMS

Questions?

If you have any questions about fees, payment, insurance, or receiving a Good Faith Estimate, please don’t hesitate to ask. I believe financial transparency is an important part of creating a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship, and I’m happy to discuss any concerns before we begin working together.