Unlocking the Power of Self-Pay for Your Mental Health
Choosing to invest in your mental well-being through self-pay for counseling services can be a transformative decision. By opting for self-pay, you gain a greater sense of control and autonomy over your mental health journey. Without the constraints of insurance dictating your care, you and your therapist can collaboratively explore the most effective and personalized treatment options for your needs.
Self-pay for mental health services also offers enhanced privacy and confidentiality. Your therapy sessions and treatment choices remain between you and your therapist, fostering a safe space for vulnerability and growth. When using insurance to pay for therapy, your file becomes part of your permanent medical record and can affect your ability to access important services (i.e. life or disability insurance). Additionally, without the need for insurance approval or diagnosis coding, you can explore sensitive topics without concerns about how they may impact your coverage or future insurability.
Investing in your mental health through self-pay demonstrates a commitment to your well-being that can lead to more focused and effective therapy outcomes. It sends a powerful message that you prioritize your mental health and are willing to dedicate the necessary resources to support your healing journey. This mindset shift can enhance motivation, accountability, and ultimately, the transformative potential of your therapeutic experience.
I understand the value of prioritizing mental health and offer a fee for service practice in a safe and private environment for individuals seeking growth and healing without fear of someone else accessing your records, outside of the extremely rare situations required by law.
All sessions are 45-minutes and are billed at the same rate of $110.00. After making an appointment, you will receive an Office Policies form, which spells out charges for no-shows, court appearances, etc. As part of the No Surprise Act, you will also receive a good faith estimate. If any changes in fees were to occur, all current clients would be given advanced written notice of the change/s.
As of January 1, 2022, the No Surprise Act requires all health care providers, including mental health providers, to post information regarding patient rights. Although this does not affect my practice or any “surprise” cost to you, it is the law for protection of both provider and patient.