$230
For a 45-50 minute session. Like most specialists, I don’t participate in insurance plans in order to maximize your privacy, confidentiality, and flexibility.
As an out-of-network provider, I have partnered with Mentaya to help my clients save money on therapy. Use this tool below to see if you qualify for reimbursement for my services.
insurance can be tricky
You pay your monthly premium for a reason! Let’s make your insurance benefits work for you. Call your insurance and ask:
“Hi, do I have out-of-network benefits for outpatient mental health?”
“If so, how much will I get reimbursed per session for a 45-50 minute session"?”
“Do I have to meet a deductible first before my out-of-network benefits kick in?”
“Am I eligible to use these benefits for tele-health appointments and in-person appointments, or only in-person?”
“Do I need to be referred by an in-network provider, such as my PCP, in order to see an out-of-network therapist?”
“When can I expect to see my reimbursement in the mail?”
I’ve seen clients receive their reimbursement straight in their mailbox 1-2 weeks after our first session. I’m here to help you make sure you’re armed with the best information about your insurance!
I can’t afford your fee and I don’t have out-of-network benefits. Can you point me to some free or low-cost referrals?
Absolutely! Here are some options to explore:
Going to an in-network provider: If you have Optum insurance (such as Oscar, United Healthcare, or Harvard Pilgrim) or Aetna insurance, Alma offers some great referrals and will assist you with therapist matching!
Low-cost out-of-pocket options: Open Path Collective has therapists that offer sliding scale fees of $30-60 a session. You don’t need to have insurance to see a therapist on Open Path.
Community Mental Health Clinics in your area. Many clinics in NYC are government or privately funded. For a list of low-cost clinics in your area, visit lowcosttherapy.nyc for info, costs, and locations.
Get knowledgable about your resources! The Loveland Foundation has a therapy fund voucher and will pay for therapy for Black women and girls across the United States! There are also websites that feature listings of therapists who take insurance or are low-cost, podcasts about culturally specific mental health issues, and workbooks. Please check out Therapy for Black Girls, Black Girl in Om, On the Mend, Pride Counseling; Therapy For Latinx; South Asian Therapists, NYC Well, National Alliance on Mental Illness, and the National Suicide Prevention Hotline. This is not an exhaustive list of cultural and crisis resources!