Payment is accepted in the form of Zelle or Venmo, and must be received no less than 24 hours before our scheduled session time. If payment has not been received, then the session is considered unconfirmed and will not be held.

 

At Sensing the Self, I am considered an out-of-network provider and all payments are collected as cashpay. The benefits of scheduling this way are:

 

• Maximum Confidentiality: No information is shared with insurance companies, keeping treatment records private from employers or insurers.

 

• Avoid Mandatory Diagnosis: Insurance requires a formal diagnosis (e.g., in the DSM-5) to pay for sessions. Self-paying avoids having a mental health diagnosis on your permanent medical record.

 

• Total Control & Flexibility: We decide the frequency, length, and type of treatment that works best for you, and are not subject to the insurance company's guidelines. This allows for longer sessions or alternative therapies. Treatment focuses entirely on your goals, not on meeting insurer-defined "medical necessity" criteria.

 

• No "Surprise" Costs: Cash pay provides transparent, upfront pricing, avoiding high deductibles or unexpected, denied insurance claims.

 

If you would like to use your insurance benefits, I can provide a super bill. Some insurance companies will issue reimbursements to cover a portion of the cost of sessions. This will require you to contact your insurance provider for more information about your benefits.