Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get started?
You can submit a form on the Contact page and can schedule a free 10 minute video call through the virtual platform that I use for sessions, Allia Health. During this 10 minute video call, you can ask me questions to see if I’m the right fit for you! If you decide you want to proceed with therapy services, you can schedule an intake appointment.
What does the intake appointment consist of?
The intake appointment can take 1-2 hours and this is where I will ask questions about your emotions, behaviors, and things that are going on in your life. At the end, we will complete a treatment plan together. This is where you will talk with me about what your goals for therapy are and what you want to work on during your therapy appointments.
Do you take my insurance?
Right now, I am in network with BCBS and United Healthcare/Optum insurances. I am awaiting approval for HealthChoice insurance. I am also able to take cash pay. ***I do not accept Medicare or Medicaid (including Soonercare, SoonerSelect, and other managed care plans like Aetna Better Health of Oklahoma and Oklahoma Complete Health, to name a few).
What is a deductible and why does this matter?
A deductible is what you will need to pay before the insurance company will start contributing to your medical bills. Deductibles can be anywhere from $0 to $10,000. Typically, deductibles apply every calendar year. This means that between January and December, your healthcare bills would need to exceed your deductible before the insurance company would start paying, excluding copays, coinsurance, and noncovered expenses.
Why does this matter? It matters because deductibles for calendar year plans will reset on January 1st and you will have to pay out of pocket for each session to reach your deductible until insurance will begin kicking in coverage for sessions (including reducing your out of pocket expense down to the copay or coinsurance).
What is a good faith estimate?
The Good Faith Estimate is based on the No Surprises Act Disclosure that states:
If you are uninsured (or self pay), you have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” of the costs you may incur. 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. This will be provided to you prior to an evaluation upon request.
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.
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.
The good faith estimate is written in a clear and understandable manner, prominently displayed on my website. Orally provided when scheduling a service or when questions about the cost of items or services occur, and made available in accessible formats.
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 www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 1-800-985-3059.