Investment + Policy
Investment
Investing in yourself is an empowered move. The benefits of working with a private pay therapist often include specialized expertise, advanced clinical training, personalized care, and greater flexibility with treatment. Private pay therapy also allows clients more privacy by avoiding required mental health diagnoses and insurance reporting that can occur when insurance is billed. My session rates are:
- Individual therapy sessions: $185
- Couples therapy sessions: $225
Choosing a private pay therapist to support your mental wellness can be a meaningful investment in yourself, your relationships, and your long-term growth. I know it’s scary sometimes, and especially vulnerable when reaching out for the first time. I’m on your team! I will do my best to provide the most accommodating, supportive care.
Out of Network Coverage
I do not take insurance. However if your plan includes out of network coverage, I can provide a superbill, a detailed receipt for possible reimbursement from your insurance. A quick tell is whether you have PPO insurance (superbill eligible) versus HMO. Many clients have received 40-100% back in reimbursement. While I cannot guarantee payment, I’m happy to support you by giving you the right questions to ask your insurance provider.
Couples Therapy & Extended Sessions
Couples therapy sessions may require extended appointment times depending on clinical needs and treatment goals. Extended sessions are available. Please feel free to reach out so we can find the best fit for your needs.
When you make a decision to trust me with the hard parts of your life,
I show up for you.
Good Faith Estimate
Under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, health care providers and health care facilities are required to inform individuals who are not enrolled in a plan or coverage or a Federal health care program, or not seeking to file a claim with their plan or coverage both orally and in writing of their ability, upon request or at the time of scheduling health care items and services, to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” of expected charges.
- 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
Policy
- Confidentiality: We will go through the importance of ethical guidelines in therapy at length during our first session, but know that my license is held by the highest degree of confidentiality, meaning no one who you don’t want to know about your care, will. Maine is a small state— if I see you in the community, I’m happy to have you say hi, but I’ll never approach you. There are a couple limitations when it comes to confidentiality, especially if you have a plan to harm to yourself or another individual.
- Cancellations: Life is busy and things happen. However, due to a desire to make room for all the individuals I want to serve, no shows or cancellations of less than 48 hours notice are subject to a full fee. Frequent cancellations may result in termination of care.
- Referrals: To serve you with integrity, I emphasize the importance of referrals to other services as needed. For example, if someone has a specific, chronic related issue that is not in my realm of expertise, I’ll guide them toward a specialist. I also have a good deal of knowledge regarding inpatient treatment, group treatment, sober living, and vocational resources, which I’ll happily connect you to if needed.
- Telehealth Counseling & Life Coaching: Telehealth counseling, is accessible from your home, care or workplace. I provide video or phone therapy services to people across Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Florida (https://flhealthsource.gov/telehealth/). If you live outside of these four states and would like to work with me, please inquire about life coaching. Coaching is not licensed mental health counseling.
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Make an appointment
If you’d like to meet with me, fill out all of the information on the contact form. I’ll reply promptly and happily answer questions specific to your care.
Location
I am based in Portland, ME, but almost exclusively meet with people virtually. The alternatives are walk & talk therapy sessions or individual or couples intensives near Portland, ME. I carry multi state licenses and have virtual locations in and around Siesta Key, FL, Wakefield, MA, and NH, as well.
Online therapy allows me to meet with couples at work or home, busy professionals on lunch break, or moms while nursing. No more excuses. 🙂
Contact
207.560.5758
veronica@therisingsuncounseling.com (email is preferred)