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Fees, insurance carriers and appointments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Due to the sensitive and confidential nature of client issues and the requirement to share such information with insurance companies, I have opted out of any insurance or reimbursement plans, including Medicare. If there is a verifiable diagnosis listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), I can note it and provide a monthly statement that can be submitted to an insurance company for reimbursement according to the policy. I do not bill electronically and while operating according to state laws and standards, my practice is 100% private. My fee is $215 per 55-minute session, payable by debit\/credit card. A double session of 115 minutes at $430 can also be charged. Emergency sessions with no advance notice are only upon availability and may incur a surcharge. Cancellations of session fees will be honored up until 24 hours prior to your therapy or coaching session. No cancellations or refunds of fees will apply 24 hours or less prior to your therapy or coaching session. There is also a Sex-and-Life Coaching\/sex therapy agreement or psychotherapy consent form that we will both need to sign prior to our first session. The agreement is sent and returned signed via email 48 hours prior to the appointment in order to maximize full session time.<\/p>\n\n\n

“Free Consultations”<\/strong><\/p>\n

In order for me to ethically and legally speak to any person as a psychotherapist during a proper consultation, I would need to obtain a signed consent form, which includes my hourly rate. I am aware that there are mental health professionals who speak to potential clients without one, but this is legally and ethically questionable when discussing someone\u2019s protected health information. Since I charge for my time and expertise like any other medical mental health professional, I regrettably will not be able to meet with you for a “free consultation,” whether by phone or online.<\/p>\n\n\n

Good Faith Estimate Disclosure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You have the right to receive a \u201cGood Faith Estimate\u201d explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don\u2019t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services.You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a> or call (800) 985-3059.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would like to make an appointment, please send an email to info@sexandlifecoaching.com<\/a>. I respond within hours, sometimes minutes, and book appointments via email rather than through the telephone or voice mails to avoid missed calls. For your convenience, appointments are available in my office on weekends in the daytime or evenings\/weekends via FaceTime or Zoom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n