Confidentiality

The law protects the relationship between a patient/client and a psychotherapist, and information can almost never be disclosed without written permission.

In certain circumstances, the law requires a therapist to break confidentiality to protect the safety of the client and others. These include include suspected child abuse or dependent adult or elder abuse; potential homicide or serious harm to others; or risk of suicide or other self-harm.

The use of insurance for billing and payment also limits confidentiality as it requires disclosure or treatment and progress. Please review my limitations to using insurance section.

Payment Policy

Payment is due at the time of service. My fees are as follows:

    • 45-minute session: $150
    • 55-minute session: $180
    • 60-minute Initial Evaluation session: $190

I offer a free 15-minute consultation on the phone so you can get a sense of whether I’m the right fit for you. I accept all major credit cards. I also accept Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) as payment. I can provide provide documentation for reimbursable services if your insurance plan provides out-of-network benefits.

I am licensed in Florida and Colorado and currently offer services for the following insurance plans by state:

Florida: Aetna, Aetna Medicare, Ambetter, BCBS MA virtual network, Anthem EAP, Ascension (SmartHealth), Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, EAP: Cigna, EAP: UHC/Optum, Florida Blue, Florida Blue Medicare, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare, Medicare, Oxford Health, Optum, Oscar, Quest Behavioral Healthcare, United Healthcare/Optum, United Healthcare/Optum Medicare, VA Community Care Network.

Colorado: Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Colorado, Anthem EAP, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Quest Behavioral Health.

Please reach out if you do not see your insurance listed.

Please visit my appointment page to schedule an appointment.

 

Limitations to Using Insurance

  • Diagnosis Required: You won’t have a diagnosis label permanently attached to your health record.
  • Limits to Confidentiality: Your records are protected, which means all information about you, including very personal information, cannot be obtained by the insurance company.
  • Insurance company dictates your treatment: Your care is not dictated by the insurance company, but by the collaborative efforts formed by my professional expertise and your personal preferences and goals.
  • Fewer eligible providers: Because insurance companies dictate type of care, length or care, requires diagnosis even if not appropriate, and creates limits to confidentiality; many therapists have opted out of taking insurance.

Availability

I’m currently accepting new clients. My office hours are:

Tuesday: 10 am – 7 pm
Wednesday: 1 pm – 9 pm
Thursday: 1pm – 9 pm
Friday: 9:15 am – 6 pm
Saturday: 9:15 am – 5 pm

Please note all times are Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Cancellation Policy

If you are unable to attend a session, please make sure you cancel or reschedule at least 24 hours beforehand. If you cancel less than 24 hours in advance or do not show up for your appointment, you will be charged for the full rate of the session.

Communication

I can be reached by phone at 321.287.6919 or through email via contact form. I will respond to your message within two business days. My office hours are:

Tuesday: 10 am – 7 pm
Wednesday: 1 pm – 9 pm
Thursday: 1pm – 9 pm
Friday: 9:15 am – 6 pm
Saturday: 9:15 am – 5 pm

Please note all times are Eastern Standard Time (EST).

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