Therapy requires hard work, commitment and intention of  the client and therapist. As well as a positive and connected relationship. To discuss therapy in further detail and to see if you and Rachel are a good fit, Rachel offers a free, 30 minute consultation prior to starting therapy. Consultations offer the chance to meet, answer questions, set expectations for both persons involved and begin building a plan.

After the consultation, Rachel will email you (if possible) forms to fill out prior to the first appointment (Intake). Information requested included demographics, pertinent history, and current symptoms/difficulties you are experiencing. A 60 min intake will be scheduled, where we will review your forms and develop a plan. There is no “standard” of length of overall therapy and frequency of sessions, as these are based on each individual. Together we will determine what is the best fit for you.

Rachel provides individual therapy sessions to adults.

Fees:

Consultation: Free

Rachel is a contracted provider with BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna and United Healthcare and as such, I accept the reimbursement rates set by these companies. The cost of individual therapy and intake appointment services are based on your personal contract with your insurance provider.

Depending on your current health insurance provider or employee benefit plan, it is possible for services to be covered in full or in part. Please contact your provider to verify how your plan compensates you for psychotherapy services.

I’d recommend asking these questions to your insurance provider to help determine your benefits:

• Does my health insurance plan include mental health benefits?
• Do I have a deductible? If so, what is it and have I met it yet?
• Does my plan limit how many sessions per calendar year I can have? If so, what is the limit?
• Do I need written approval from my primary care physician in order for services to be covered?

FEES FOR SERVICES

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health 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 expected charges for medical services, which includes mental health care.

– You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, which includes mental health care.

– You can also ask your healthcare 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/consumers or call our office at 310-6833-9047. You will receive one if required with our intake paperwork.