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I am a private pay clinician and do not communicate with insurance companies. I believe in clients having freedom to make choices regarding their treatment, and having full control over who has access to their private records. Here are some reasons I have chosen not to work with insurance companies:

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• Oftentimes, insurance companies like to dictate how long sessions should last, how frequently they occur, and how long treatment should last. With private pay sessions, we will determine when and how often to meet in a way that meets your needs and circumstances.

• Insurance companies require a diagnosis to be on file in order to prove a need, and pay, for services. Clients seek out therapy for a variety of reasons that may not always necessitate a diagnosis, including simply needing extra support for life stressors or working on self-growth. Not billing insurance means our work together is less restricted, and a third party won't dictate your care or my best clinical judgment.  

• A diagnosis becomes a part of your medical record which could be shared with employers, schools, national bank datas, and electronic healthcare systems. Private pay clients have increased privacy and confidentiality (except for limits of confidentiality) and have control over who has access to your private information.

 

If you would like to use your insurance's out-of-network benefits, I will provide you with a monthly superbill for you to submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. If you have out-of-network benefits, you may be eligible for reimbursement from your insurance (usually around 60-80% per session).