Current Offerings & Fees
Self-Pay & Insurance Options Available
Fees Below Reflect My Self-Pay Rates
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Long-term therapy is the bulk of the work I do, engaging in depth to illuminate long-standing patterns and practice new ones.
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Readiness Letters are written within an informed consent model, per WPATH SOC 8. This evaluation will be a one-time 45-60min meeting, and will receive a completed letter within 1 week of this appointment. Turnaround time as quickly as same day can be arranged in most instances.
Requirements for letters often include data about mental health stability or medication regimen, but can include specific phrasing or elements as requested by the consulting surgeon or insurance payer. Having any unique requirements ready will be helpful to expedite the letter writing process.
During this evaluation session, we will discuss history related to your gender identity and transition-related experiences (i.e. social, legal, medical transition). We will also discuss the gender affirming care that you are seeking, and discuss how this care will impact your life. Finally, we will discuss your current supports, and talk through any additional supports that could be helpful to your continued transition journey.
Using Insurance
Highmark BCBS and out-of-area BCBS
Optum/United Healthcare
Aetna
Good Faith Estimate
Under the No Surprises Act (2022), health care providers need to give patients who do not 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 psychotherapy sessions, medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
Make sure your provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before receiving 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 or call 1-877-696-6775
