This information is being provided in accordance with the new “No Surprises Act” which requires providers furnish a “Good Faith Estimate” (GFE) of expected costs to clients.

My current standard fee is $215 per 50 minute session.  I typically raise my fee $5-$10/session once per year.  The length of psychotherapy treatment and the frequency of meetings are determined on a case-by-case basis.  Length of treatment depends upon a variety of factors (presenting concerns, diagnoses, therapeutic goals, etc.). 

If you meet with me for three sessions, your full cost is estimated to come to $645.00.

If you meet with me for three months, your full cost is estimated to come to $2,580.00

If you meet with me for twelve months, assuming 4 weeks of vacation time by me, and other occasional holidays and/or your own vacation time, your full cost is estimated to come to $9,460.00

This estimate is the probable range of costs for your therapy over this time period. However, depending on how treatment progresses, more or fewer sessions may be needed. If you have questions about this estimate, please ask so we can discuss your concerns.

Service: Psychotherapy session, 50 minutes 

Disclaimer:  This Good Faith Estimate shows the costs of services that are reasonably expected for the expected services to address your mental health care needs. The estimate is based on the information known at this time. The Good Faith Estimate does not include any unknown or unexpected costs that may arise during treatment. You could be charged more if complications or special circumstances occur. If this happens, federal law allows you to dispute (appeal) the bill. If you are billed for $400 more than this Good Faith Estimate (GFE), you can let me know and ask me to update the bill to match the GFE, negotiate the bill, or ask if there is financial assistance available. You can also start a dispute resolution process with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). If you choose to use the dispute resolution process, you must start the dispute process within 120 calendar days (about 4 months) of the date on the original bill. There is a $25 fee to use the dispute process. If the agency reviewing your dispute agrees with you, you will have to pay the price on this GFE. If the agency disagrees with you and agrees with the health care provider or facility, you will have to pay the higher amount. To learn more and get a form to start the process, go to: www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call CMS at 1-800-985-3059. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate or the dispute process, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call CMS at 1-800-985-3059 .

You can keep this GFE for your records. The GFE is not a contract. It does not obligate you to accept the services listed above. Again, if you have questions about the GFE, please do not hesitate to ask.