More About Alongside You Counseling
Frequently Asked Questions
Do You Accept My Insurance?
The therapists at Alongside You Counseling are not in network with insurance. If you are interested in learning about your out of network benefits, contact your insurance company directly. We recommend that you ask about: out-of-network mental health benefits, your deductible, reimbursement percentage for outpatient therapy, any session limits. The full rate will be due for each session at the time of service. You are responsible for filing any out of network claims directly with your insurance company. Your therapist can provide you with a Superbill, which the insurance will require to utilize out of network benefits. Simply make the request to your therapist for the Superbill and that can be printed in the office.
What are the fees/rates?
Each therapist has their rate posted on their bio page, on the “About Us” page. A financial agreement will be provided in writing to you prior to your intake appointment, with the rate included in the agreement.
What is a Good Faith Estimate Notice?
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical 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 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.
How Long Will I Be In Therapy?
That is hard to make a general statement about. Each individual has their own goals and intentions for therapy. If you are going through a difficult transition in life and are looking for brief/solution focused support, it may be a few months. If you are looking to break patterns and heal emotional pain through self-exploration and trauma work, then you may choose to be with your therapist for a year or even years. With that being said, we see therapy as a waypoint on the healing and transformation journey. We hope when you conclude your time in therapy, you have a renewed sense of confidence and curiosity about yourself, and are excited to be in your ever-evolving journey through life.
Why Choose a Private Pay Practice?
Insurance companies often place limitations on mental health care, including requirements related to diagnosis, treatment length, and documentation.
By operating as a private pay practice, we are able to:
By operating as a private pay practice, we are able to:
- Allow therapy to be guided by your needs
- Insurance companies often dictate session limits and treatment plans. Private pay allows your individual needs to guide your treatment.
- Provide specialized care and continued training
- Operating outside of insurance requirements allows us to dedicate more time to professional training and advanced therapeutic approaches so we can provide the highest quality care to our clients.
- Protect your privacy
- Insurance companies typically require a mental health diagnosis and access to treatment information. Private pay allows your care to remain more confidential.
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