FEE SCHEDULE

I offer a complimentary 10 to 15-minute phone consultation to discuss your presenting concerns before scheduling an initial appointment.

INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

50-minute individual psychotherapy session $250

CONSULTATION SERVICES

I offer 60-minute consultations for those who are interested in psychological services, but are not sure of their next steps. I listen to your needs and determines clear next steps to guide you to the appropriate resources. I also provide career counseling and assessment. These consultation services are billed at $250 per session.

GOOD FAITH ESTIMATE

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your 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. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or healthcare services, including psychotherapy services. 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.

INSURANCE

I am an out-of-network provider and do not directly bill insurance. Working together without insurance involvement offers optimal privacy and allows me to keep administrative costs low so I can fully focus on my clients’ clinical needs.

OUT-OF-NETWORK REIMBURSEMENT

Many insurance companies will reimburse for a portion of out-of-network therapy session fees. Dr. Lipari can provide a receipt (or "superbill") that you can send to your insurance company for direct reimbursement.

For example (varies per plan):

Session fee = $250
Out-of-network coverage for therapy pays for 60% of the session fee.
You pay $250 upfront, but are reimbursed $150 by your insurance company.
Total session fee after reimbursement = $100.

Questions to ask your insurance company to learn about your out-of-network coverage:

Does my health insurance plan include behavioral health benefits?
Do you provide reimbursement for services rendered by out-of-network providers?
Do I have a deductible for these services? If so, what is it and have I met it yet?
Does my plan limit the number of behavioral health sessions per calendar year? If so, what is the limit?
Do I need pre-approval or a referral to access out-of-network behavioral health services?

Dr. Lipari believes everyone deserves mental health treatment. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have concerns about paying for therapy. She would be happy to direct you to appropriate resources.