Frequently Asked Questions 

 

What are your fees? 

Psychotherapy: Following the initial free consultation, first (intake) sessions are $225. Subsequent 50-minute sessions are $200.

Mental Performance Coaching: Initial consultation ($225), subsequent 50-minute sessions are $200. Parent consultations are priced the same.

I can also be available on retainer for athletes and teams (calls, texts, workshops, on-site support, and more), with pricing determined on an individual basis.

Golf Performance Coaching: on-course coaching, caddying, season-long contracts with individuals and teams determined on a case-by-case basis.

Do you accept my insurance? 

I’m an out-of-network provider, and I can provide you with paperwork to submit to your insurance company that you can use to seek reimbursement for psychotherapy sessions. Many insurance plans include out-of-network benefits. I suggest calling your insurance company (find the number on the back of your insurance card) and asking the following questions in order to understand your out-of-network benefits:

  1. Do I have out-of-network benefits to see a licensed psychologist?

  2. If so, what percentage of the session fee do you cover?

  3. What is my out-of-network deductible, and how much of it have I met? 

  4. What is the allowable amount for outpatient psychotherapy? The CPT codes I typically use are 90791 for the intake and 90834 for individual therapy.

  5. How many sessions are covered, and in what time period?

  6. How do I submit a request for reimbursement?

  7. Is telehealth covered?

How do I access my secure client portal?

If you are an existing client of mine, you can access your secure client portal here: https://present-mind.clientsecure.me

Please note that I safeguard your personal health information in accord with state and federal laws. Click here for my notice of privacy practices.

How do I get started?

I offer free 15 minute phone consultations to help determine if I may be the right therapist for you. During this consultation, we will discuss your reasons for seeking therapy, your background, and your schedule, and a brief overview my practice policies.

If we decide to move forward, the initial two meetings following the free consultation will serve as consultation sessions for both of us. During these two sessions, I will gather information about your goals for counseling and personal history. This information helps me understand you more deeply, and for us to formulate plans for therapy together that meet your needs. After the first two sessions, we will decide whether working together is the best approach, given your goals and comfort level with me. If we decide to work together, we will schedule regular therapy sessions. If not, I can offer you referrals to providers in the community who may be able to help.

Psychotherapy is a joint endeavor, the results of which cannot be guaranteed. In order for therapy to be effective, it is necessary for you to take an active role in the process. I will help you meet your goals to the best of my ability.

What about the No Surprises Act?

In accordance with federal law, I will provide clients with a Good Faith Estimate (GFE) prior to their first appointment and as necessary to best reflect the current treatment plan. Per the law:

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.

Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or 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