Yes, I provide in-person services, as well as telehealth. You can also have a mix of both.
I welcome individuals from all different backgrounds, and I support sliding scale needs. Please email or call me directly regarding rates, and in accordance with Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act and in compliance with 45 CFR 149.610, I will provide a "Good Faith Estimate" of anticipated costs to uninsured and self-pay individuals before beginning treatment.
I currently accept Medi-Cal through Health Plan of San Mateo (HPSM) and San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS), as well as Original Medicare as a Part B provider. Otherwise, if you have a PPO insurance plan, you can seek authorization to see me as an out-of-network provider, and I can provide you with billing statement receipts, which you can file to your insurance for reimbursement. You can also explore using a flex spending account (FSA) or a health savings account (HSA).
The best way to find out if mental health care is covered by your insurance plan is to contact member services and ask directly. For instance:
Do I have out-of-network benefits for outpatient in-person and/or telehealth mental health care?
Do I need a referral and/or prior authorization from my primary care physician in order for mental health services to be covered?
Is there a limit to the number of sessions covered per calendar year, and if so, what is it?
Do I have an out-of-network deductible, and if so, what is it?
What percentage of the bill do you cover after I meet my deductible?
Do you reimburse based on the therapist's actual rate or a "maximum allowed amount"?
Please note that submitting an insurance claim requires me to give you a mental health diagnosis.
To align with insurance claim codes, a typical session is 53 minutes, and I usually see clients once a week. Regardless, I believe in coming up with an appropriate session schedule and duration that meets your needs.