Fees

No in-person appointments. HIPAA-secure video sessions only.

The fee for a 90-minute Initial Consultation – our first meeting together – is $550.

During our first meeting, I will do a thorough assessment of what you feel is wrong in your life and any symptoms you are experiencing. I will gather information related to your problem(s) that can include details about your childhood, education, relationships (family, romantic, friends), current living situation, career, and medical history. I will also give feedback about treatment options, and provide a sense of how I would approach your concerns.  It’s also a chance for us to see how the dialogue feels, and if it seems like a good match.

After the Initial Consultation session, my hourly appointment fee for subsequent sessions is $295.  In addition to weekly appointments, it is my practice to charge my hourly fee on a prorated basis for other professional services you may require such as report writing, telephone conversations which last longer than 10 minutes, attendance at meetings or consultations with other professionals which you have authorized, preparation of records or treatment summaries, or the time required to perform any other service which you may request of me.

If you feel you cannot afford even my reduced fees, please see the section “Referral Resources” on this website. This section provides a list of low fee psychotherapy resources in the Los Angeles area.

It is important to understand that you, and not your insurance company, are responsible for full payment of my fees. For your convenience, payment may be made by check, cash, and some forms of ATM and credit cards.

Psychotherapy is a reimbursable healthcare expense. You need to know that if you see me for psychotherapy, I do NOT participate on the panels of “Managed Health Care Plans” such as HMOs and PPOs. If you have one of these particular types of plans and you wish to see me for psychotherapy, it is very important for you to find out the availability of coverage for an “out-of-network psychologist.” Keep in mind that most insurance companies will not waive co-payments or deductibles for healthcare services.

If you do plan on seeking insurance reimbursement, please note the following process I follow:

It will be your responsibility to request the reimbursement from the insurance company. I do not bill third parties, like insurance companies, directly. However, I will provide you with a statement detailing the charges and then you will submit the statement to your insurance company along with properly filled-out claim forms. It is important to remember that I have no control over your insurance company’s policies and reimbursement procedures. However, I will assist you to the best of my ability in this process.

For assistance with understanding health insurance, see the “Working With Your Insurance” section of this website.

As of January 1, 2022, under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, health care providers and health care facilities are required to inform individuals who are not enrolled in a plan or coverage or a Federal health care program, or not seeking to file a claim with their plan or coverage both orally and in writing of their ability, upon request or at the time of scheduling health care items and services, to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” of expected charges.

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost.

Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.

• You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.

• Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least one (1) business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.

• If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.

• Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit https://www.cms.gov/nos