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The Investment

Psychologist in Petaluma

Psychotherapy and neurofeedback are best seen as investments in you and your well-being. It is easy to forego your own needs and simply adapt – in fact, most of the clients with whom I work say that have spent much of their life “just dealing with things” like debilitating depression, anxiety, symptoms of concussion, panic attacks, and PTSD. And although survival mode can become comfortable in some strange way when we’ve been in it for so long, there is so much more available to us with the right support. In fact, these very same clients are just the ones who say, “I can’t believe I waited so long to get help. I never knew it was possible to feel like myself again.”

If you are in that position, take a moment to consider the life you would like for yourself and compare it to the life you are living. How much of a discrepancy is there between the two? Isn’t that life worth the investment?

Initial Phone Consultation Fee

Free 15-minute phone consultation

Fee for Neurofeedback & Biofeedback

$250 for intake session

$200 per 25- to 40-minute session

Fee for Psychotherapy

$120 per 30-minute session

$200 per 45-minute session

$240 per 53+ minute session

Fee for Bioregulation

No charge when added to a neurofeedback/biofeedback session.

$75 for 45-minute stand alone session.

Fee for Consultation

$200 per 45-minute session

"No Surprises Act"

As of January 2022, if you do not have insurance, or are not using insurance for your 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 or call CMS at 1-800-985-3059.

Fees & Payment Info

Payment

Payment is due at the time of service. Payment options: Cash, check, or credit card (only if necessary).

Cancellation Policy

I have a 72-hour cancellation policy. Sessions canceled within 72 hours of the appointment time or for which a client “no shows” are charged in full.

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Insurance

Therapist in Petaluma

I am currently an “in-network” psychotherapy provider with the following insurance carriers:

  • Medicare (no Medicare Advantage Plans)

  • Medi-Cal Partnership Health Plan (Beacon)

  • Aetna

  • Kaiser Carelon Behavioral Health Options

Please note that I do not bill insurance for neurofeedback services.

Note about using insurance benefits for psychotherapy: Psychotherapy services covered by your insurance carrier are subject to review by your carrier. Additionally, insurance carriers may limit your psychotherapy benefits to services that meet “medical necessity.” If you would like to use your insurance benefit for psychotherapy, please contact your carrier for information about the extent of coverage (e.g., how many sessions are covered) and any co-payments. For questions about using your insurance benefits, please contact me for more information.