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About Sliding Scale
I operate on a sliding scale based on income and maintain a limited number of spots for those who need to pay a lower fee. My clients who have access to higher income and can afford therapy at my standard rates makes it possible for me to provide more sliding scale availability. Sliding Scale is not a discount.
The image below of “The Green Bottle”, an economic justice tool created by Alexis J. Cunningfolk, may give you clarity on what financial access and capacity you have. I welcome continuing and open conversations about finances as I know circumstances change. We will work together to discuss what works best for you during our initial consultation and throughout our work together.
*Please note that my current Sliding Scale Availability is full. If you would like to be placed on the waitlist submit your information here.
Payment Options
I accept all major debit or credit cards, HSA or FSA cards. You will be billed at the end of each session. I will issue you an official receipt via email when I’ve received the payment for your records.
Insurance & Out-of-Network Billing
I do not accept insurance at this time. However, if you’re covered for counseling or psychotherapy services by your insurance plan and receive Out of Network (OON) benefits, I can provide you with a receipt of services with appropriate details.
This will allow you to request reimbursement* from your insurance carrier if applicable. This process means that you will first pay the cost of the session in full and then submit the receipt provided to your insurance for reimbursement. I have a helpful guide below to assist you through this whole process and help you come to the best practice with your comfort in mind.
Learn more about Out-Of-Network Billing and how going OON can benefit you.
*I have also partnered with Reimbursify for you to easily submit your claims for out-of-network health insurance reimbursement.
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel or reschedule a session, I ask that you provide a 24 hours notice. When a client cancels without giving enough notice, it prevents another client from being seen. For this reason, the full fee of the session is charged for missed appointments and late cancellations.
Missed payments will lead to the suspension of services until payment has been made. In addition, you are responsible for coming to session on time. If you are late, your appointment will still need to end on time as not to cross into another clients time-slot. If you are more than 15 minutes late, the session will be treated as a late cancellation and the full fee of the session will be charged. Please communicate with me so we can come to solutions that work best for you and allow us to continue our work together. Learn more at FAQ
Glossary
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I am currently licensed to practice and provide services in New York State only. Therapy, by state law, occurs where the client is physically located at the point of service. I am only able to provide services to those who have permanent residence in New York State.
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Yes! I offer telehealth therapy sessions through video conferencing and phone calls. Book a free consultation today to learn if Enodia Therapies is right for you.
If you’re curious about telehealth check out my blog posts to learn more:
Yes, You Can Have Real Effective Therapy in Your Pajamas. Here’s Why Telehealth Therapy Works
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Economic justice is defined as “a set of moral principles for building economic institutions, the ultimate goal of which is to create an opportunity for each person to create a sufficient material foundation upon which to have a dignified, productive, and creative life beyond economics.”
In Therapy, this includes providing ethical and reasonable, affordable, and accessible care to all.
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Out-of-network means that a therapist does not have a contract with your health insurance plan provider. Some plans may have OON benefits, and some may not.
Some OON benefits may even cover up to 80-90% of costs. Some health plans, such as an HMO plan, will not cover care from out-of-network providers at all, except in an emergency.
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A superbill is an itemized form, used by healthcare providers in the United States, which details services provided to a client. It is the main data source for creation of a healthcare claim, which will be submitted to payers for reimbursement
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This is when your health insurance pays you back a portion of the cost of therapy. This reimbursement is sent via check, and you would be required to pay your therapist their full fee upfront.
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Health Savings Account (HSA)
Like a debit card with pre-taxed earnings to go towards qualifying care-related expenses.
• Essentially a debit card for health care expenses.
• You and your employer may contribute pre-taxed money into this account to go towards qualifying care-related expenses.
• You should have a card for your HSA, and have ownership over this account. It’s not directly connected to the insurance you’re covered by—it’s entirely supplemental to your benefits. You’ll charge this card just like you would a debit or credit card.
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Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Like an HSA but owned by your employer.
• Owned by your employer but are held in your name—this is what distinguishes this type of an account from an HSA.
• Both parties can contribute pre-taxed dollars to the account.
• There’s more flexibility about the type of coverage you can have. The plan doesn’t have to meet specific qualifications, but the expenses must be health related. FSA vendors will have a list of applicable expenses.
• You should have an FSA card that can be charged.
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A deductible is the amount you have to pay upfront before your insurance coverage begins.
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Sliding-scale is services offered for reduced fees based on a person's income to make therapy accessible for people where standard rates are not affordable to them.