Why don’t you accept insurance?

Having experience in insurance-based facilities, I have witnessed firsthand the difficulties providers face when navigating managed care. Therapists that accept insurance often have to spend more time connecting with insurance providers to submit documentation and receive payment for services than providing quality care to you. My goal is to avoid this and allow me to concentrate on what I do best—providing adherent DBT.

Additionally, insurance companies often specify the nature and direction of care, rather than allowing the treatment provider to guide the process. They also determine reimbursement rates that I feel do not accurately reflect my specialization or value. In my field, it is common for therapists, counselors, and social workers to be underpaid and overworked. I have invested significant time and financial resources into my education and training. Becoming a Linehan Board Certified Therapist requires me to attend specialized trainings, consultation meetings, and preparation for an exam and application process. I also have to maintain several licenses I hold to provide treatment to individuals in several states.

I recognize that my fees may not be accessible to everyone, and that many prospective clients may only have access to services that are in-network with their insurance provider. To increase accessibility, I offer some sliding scale fees so please inquire and provide you with a monthly superbill which you may submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. I’m also happy to provide referrals to other organizations that accept insurance.

The No Surprises Act & Good Faith Estimates:

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 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 www.cms.gov/nosurprises.