Fees & Payment

Consultation  = $25 (30-minute virtual or phone call).  I set aside a few hours each month to consult with potential clients and suggest other options if KAP with me is not a good fit. 

Individual therapy sessions, KAP preparatory sessions, and KAP integration sessions = $150 (45-50 minute in-person or virtual sessions). Longer sessions can be arranged for an additional fee. 

Individual KAP dosing sessions = $300- $450 (2-3 hour in-person or virtual sessions).   

KAP treatment consists of approximately 3-5 preparatory sessions and 2-6 (or more) dosing sessions with an integration session following each dosing session.  My prescriber charges $333 for the initial hour-long intake, and $295 for 30-minute follow up visits. (This may change. I do not have any control over my prescriber’s pricing).

Payment is due at each session in the form of cash, check, credit card, mobile pay, or health savings/flexible spending account cards.  KAP is not covered by insurance. 

Cancellations

Please provide 48-hour notice for cancellations so that I may offer the time slot to another client. Otherwise, you may be financially responsible for your reserved time.  Exceptions are made due to illness and emergency.

Insurance

I am an out-of-network provider, meaning I do not participate directly with insurance panels.  I find they limit therapeutic options, collect client information I consider extremely sensitive, and require me to spend substantial time filing claims and making phone calls. Additionally, health insurance companies typically do not cover ketamine assisted psychotherapy.

I can provide you with a monthly superbill (a type of receipt) to submit for out-of-network coverage.  Please check with your insurance company in advance by asking the following when you call the number on the back of your insurance card:

• What percentage is reimbursed for each out-of-network psychotherapy session? (CPT billing code 90834 for 45-50 minute session)
• Is there a limit on the number of sessions covered per calendar year?
• Do I need to meet a deductible before I can receive reimbursement?
• Do I need preauthorization for psychotherapy or a referral from my primary care physician?

A note about insurance: Documentation sent to health insurance companies becomes part of an individual’s permanent record.  Some people do not want a mental health diagnosis on their record.  You can check with your insurance carrier whether you can use your health savings or flexible spending account without providing such information.  If needed, I can generate a superbill minus the diagnostic code.

Confidentiality & Privacy

The relationship between a client and a psychologist is protected by law.  Information cannot be disclosed without written permission.  The exceptions to this protection are:

• Suspected child abuse or dependent adult or elder abuse, for which I am required by law to report this to the appropriate authorities immediately.
• Intention/threat to harm another person.  The law requires that I notify the intended victim and the police.
• Imminent risk for suicide.  Many people have thoughts of killing themselves or wanting to die.  However, when someone reveals an intent to take their own life, I coordinate with the individual to get them to a higher level of care.  If the person is unwilling, I am authorized by law to take further steps to ensure safety.