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I am considered an out-of-network provider and do not work directly with or bill insurance for treatment. I provide superbills to clients who wish to submit to insurance for potential reimbursement for therapy services.

individual sessions (60 minutes): $170

couples therapy sessions (75 minutes): $230

I have a small number of lower fee appointments for uninsured and underinsured people who otherwise could not afford therapy.

I meet with clients virtually and in-person for walking therapy sessions.

walking therapy, also known as outdoor therapy or walk-and-talk therapy, takes therapy outside. it is not an exercise session but a therapy session that incorporates physical movement into the therapeutic process. this option is currently available for indianapolis-area clients only.

you have the right to receive a “good faith estimate” explaining how much your health 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, including for behavioral or mental health.

• you have the right to receive a good faith estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services, including psychotherapy services.

• make sure your health care provider gives you a good faith estimate in writing at least one business day before your service. you can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a good faith estimate before you schedule a service, or at any time during treatment.

• 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/nosurprises or call 800-985-3059.