Rates:
-For Individuals & Couples Psychotherapy/Counseling, 45-minute session, rate varies based on payment options and /or insurance*.
-Intake and family sessions, 45 min sessions, rate varies based on payment options and /or insurance*.
*Call 310-202-1610 or contact us for specific rates
*Insurance Info:
Although some insurance is accepted, there are some advantages to NOT utilize your insurance. The insurance company can limit the amount of visits based on their assessment of your case, sometimes I may have to call them for pre-approval and sometimes they don’t always agree you need more sessions. They also can use your diagnosis against you later as a pre-existing condition and either deny you coverage or raise your rates (this doesn’t change until 2014.)
If you would like to seek reimbursement from your insurance carrier for my services, I will be more than happy to supply you with a superbill that has all the insurance information on it that will help expedite your claim. However, co payment and/or negotiated payment is expected at each session In some cases, due to economic limitations you may opt to use insurance. In such cases I do accept some insurance coverage(see below).
To determine if you have adequate mental health coverage that coverages me (Behavior Relationship Institute Inc, and/or Dr. Cindy Brown) the first thing you should do is call your insurance carrier. Check your coverage carefully and find the answers to the following questions:
-What are my mental health benefits? Make sure you ask for MENTAL HEALTH Benefits, (NOT MEDICAL BENEFITS)
-Do you have “In-Network and Out-of-Network” benefits?
-What is the coverage amount per therapy session? It will be a percentage.
-How many therapy sessions does my plan cover per year?
-How much does my insurance pay for an “out-of-network provider”? What is your Deductibles for both In-Network AND Out-of-Network?
-Is Pre-Approval Required from my primary care physician or from you calling now?
***I also will take your Insurance information when you call me for an appointment: I will need your-Full name of the primary insurance member, Id number, date of birth, and I will verify it before we schedule you a session.
Insurance Accepted:
√Most PPO plans as an out-of-network provider
√AETNA
√MHN-Managed Health Network
√CHIPA-College Health IPA
√HEALTHNET
√UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH-PPO only
Reduced Fee: Reduced fee services are available on a case-by-case, limited basis.
Payment: Cash, checks, and all major credit cards accepted for payment and paypal (a small processing fee is charged).
Cancellation Policy: If you do not show up for your scheduled therapy appointment, and you have not notified us at least 24 hours in advance by phone, you will be required to pay the full cost of the session. More office policy information provided at your first visit.
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