Frequently Asked Questions | Online Psychotherapy for Adults in Virginia Beach, VA

After your free 15-minute phone consultation, if you feel that we are a good fit I will send you some information to read over and fill out using a HIPAA compliant system. This allows us to really jump in during the first session.

During the first session we will focus on: If we were to fast forward 3 months, 6 months, whatever, and therapy did exactly what you needed, what would your life look like? How could I tell that it has worked by looking from the outside?

It’s important that you and I both have a clear picture of what our goal is. This way we can check in and see if what we are doing is working and if we are moving along toward that goal. I believe that if it isn’t working, what’s the point? We will need to change something and do what will work for you.

I have availability on weekdays from 11am-7pm EST/10am-6pm CT. Let’s find a time that works best with your schedule!

I am based in Virginia Beach, VA. As a licensed therapist, I provide online therapy services to individuals across Virginia and Texas via a secure telehealth platform. Whether you're located in a bustling city or a smaller community, I am here to support you.

Some Virginia locations served: Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Arlington, Richmond, Norfolk, Newport News, Alexandria, Hampton, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Roanoke, Lynchburg, Dale City, Centreville, Reston, Woodbridge, Harrisonburg, McLean, Leesburg, Tuckahoe, and more.

Some Texas locations served: Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, El Paso, Arlington, Corpus Christi, Plano, Lubbock, Laredo, Irving, Garland, Frisco, McKinney, Grand Prairie, Amarillo, Brownsville, Denton, Killeen, and more.

I like to work on a weekly basis. We pick a time and I’ll see you every week until we meet your goal. I know that most people don’t call me right away, they call when they are ready to feel better and I want to dig in and help you heal as quickly as possible. I don’t want you to be in therapy forever!

Research suggests that more frequent therapy results in faster recovery compared to biweekly or monthly sessions. Here are a couple research articles you can check out if you’re curious!

http://psycnet.apa.org/buy/2015-45474-001

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10503307.2019.1566676

In ART therapy, eye movements are used to keep you relaxed enough to recall the core issue behind your struggle so your brain can do the work of resolving it. With my support, you are in the director’s chair to create a new image in place of the negative image that keeps you stuck. You do not need to discuss any details of your experience for ART to work. Please check out my ART page for more information!

My fee is $150 for a 50-minute session.

My fee is $225 for a 90-minute Accelerated Resolution Therapy session.

I decided to remain out-of-network with insurance for several reasons because it allows me to focus entirely on what’s best for you. Many insurance plans place restrictions on therapy, such as limiting amount of sessions, dictating session length, or requiring specific diagnoses to approve treatment. These limitations can make it harder to provide the tailored, in-depth care you need. Not to mention privacy concerns; insurance companies have the right to read and obtain copies of anything in your chart. These days they can use AI to read your claims and you may not want your health plan training AI with your health data.

Payment is out of pocket only, but I can give you a superbill upon request. You can submit your monthly superbills to your insurance company for potential reimbursement (of part or all of your session). This varies by insurance company, so call the number on the back of your insurance card to find out about your benefits. Please note that I’m not able to provide a superbill if you’re sliding scale.

You may also use your health savings account (HSA), medical savings account (MSA), or flexible spending account (FSA) if available. These are accounts within your employer that you may have set up where part of your paycheck is set aside before taxes for medical expenses. You usually get a credit card that you can use to pay for sessions. Please note you cannot pay for missed sessions with these accounts.

You deserve to know all the facts about your options, especially when financials are a part of the equation. If you need a referral to a clinician who accepts insurance, please contact your insurance company for a list of contracted providers or I can help you find an in-network therapist.

Anyone who hasn’t signed a contract with an insurance plan. I am an out-of-network provider because I have not agreed to a particular fee or promised to submit claims to any insurance plan.

The reimbursement process is surprisingly simple! You pay in full at session, and I provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement. Often there is a form you can attach with the superbill from your employer or insurance plan. Please note not all insurances have out-of-network coverage, so it’s best for you to check with your insurance.

Reimbursify is an app that clients can use to submit superbills. You upload a picture of the superbill, it goes to your insurance plan and could speed up reimbursement. You pay a small fee per claim to submit through this app.

Please know that if you want a superbill insurance plans require that I give you a diagnosis. A diagnosis code goes on the superbill, and this becomes part of your medical record and medical history. Also, as you submit a superbill to an insurance plan, it opens your treatment for review and the plan may ask for your chart. They may want details of your symptoms and treatment. If you wish to proceed, I will provide you a copy of your records for you to submit to your insurance. I will not be able to engage with insurance directly on your behalf, but I will do my best to support you in this process as I want my services to be accessible to you.

I hope this information has helped you make an informed decision about insurance reimbursement. Let me know during your intake if you want a superbill to submit to insurance so I can set you up to receive them on a monthly basis.