| Monday | 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Rates
$120 per 50-minute session
Insurance
Services may be covered in full or in part by your health insurance or employee benefit plan. Please check your coverage carefully by asking the following questions:
- Do I have mental health benefits?
- What is my deductible and has it been met?
- How many sessions per calendar year does my plan cover?
- How much does my plan cover for an out-of-network provider?
- What is the coverage amount per therapy session?
- Is approval required from my primary care physician?
Tricare, Aetna, APS Healthcare, Beech Street, BHN, Blue Cross, Blue Sheild of California, Ceridian/Military One Source, Carebridge, Corphealth, Interplan, Multiplan, MHN, MHNET, Magellan, MediCal, Pacific Care, United Behavioral Health, United Health Care and various EAP's. In addition, if you have PPO and out of network benefits, part of the fee can be reimbursed directly to you from your insurance company.
Insurance vs Self Payment: Which should I do?
It is beneficial to be informed about the advantages and disadvantages of using insurance to pay for therapy services. The differences between paying for sessions on your own versus using insurance coverage are reviewed below.
It is beneficial to be informed about the advantages and disadvantages of using insurance to pay for therapy services. The differences between paying for sessions on your own versus using insurance coverage are reviewed below.
Confidentiality: Insurance companies providing payment for therapy services have a right to information about a client's treatment in order to determine if, in their opinion,it is medically or clinically necessary. This personal information is entered into a database which offers no guarantee of protection or privacy.
For self payment, communications shared between client and therapist are kept private and confidential, except for certain mandated disclosures involving child or elder abuse, or when a client is a danger to self or others. Therapists must maintain strict privacy over clients' personal information and treatment progress unless a specific release of information is signed by the client.
Type of Care: Insurance companies determine the type and extent of treatment, which entails a limited number of sessions, typically 3-8 to reduce costs. Brief therapy is highly encouraged despite client and therapist preferences. Additionally, qualifying for coverage of treatment is dependent on the assignment of a diagnosis and treatment of a mental disorder. This can have negative consequences for clients who do not exhibit a diagnosable problem, who are concerned about the appearance of a mental disorder on present and future medical records, and who are concerned that a diagnosable mental disorder may affect one’s future insurability.
With self- pay clients and therapists are free to determine the type and extent of treatment to be provided. This includes collaboratively identifying problematic issues, deciding on goals to be addressed, and determining how many sessions are necessary.
Choice of Therapist: Most insurance companies restrict the choice that clients have in selecting a therapist. The client chooses his/her therapist from a list of providers that are contracted with their health care network. If a client is dissatisfied with their choice in therapist, they must obtain authorization to seek treatment from a different therapist on the insurance companies list.
With self pay, clients have the right to select the therapist of their choice. This decision is based solely on clients’ preferences, satisfaction, and needs. Client’s have the right to choose a different therapist if at any time they are dissatisfied.
Reduced fee services are available on a limited basis.
Payment
We accept cash, check and some insurances. Payment is due at the time that services are rendered.
Cancellation Policy
If you do not show up for your scheduled appointment, and you have not notified us at least 24 hours in advance, you will be required to pay the full cost of the treatment as booked.
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Contact
Questions? Please contact us for further information.