Payment is accepted by Venmo or credit card. Clients are required to provide credit card information that will be securely held on file. Payments will be required upon services rendered.

 

At Sensing the Self, I am considered an out-of-network provider and all payments are collected as fee-for-service. 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.