Question 1

How do I get started with you?

Accepted Answer

Therapy is a partnership. For therapy to be successful, I need to feel that I can help you. You have to feel that I am the right therapist for you or your family member. When we first meet, we will get to know each other and decide if I am the right therapist for you.   Please leave a confidential voicemail at (781) 507-3421 or send me a secure email through this website. I’ll contact you to set up a time to talk by phone before setting up an initial appointment. If we decide to set up an appointment, I’ll send you a link to my secure Client Portal via my electronic health records program, Theranest. You complete the registration paperwork and some history forms through the portal, and return them prior to the first online appointment. I’ll send you a link to the online session the day before or morning of each session.

Question 2

What are your office hours?

Accepted Answer

Generally I have office hours Tuesday through Friday, by appointment.   During the pandemic, my practice is remote only. I see clients using a secure Zoom platform.

Question 3

How long are appointments?

Accepted Answer

Appointments are 45 minutes in length, unless we make other arrangements.

Question 4

Can you make referrals to other professionals?

Accepted Answer

Part of my job is to help you get all the help you or your family members need. If necessary, I will refer you to trusted colleagues for educational testing, speech and language services, nutrition counseling, other forms of therapy or medical evaluations.

Question 5

Do you take insurance?

Accepted Answer

I’m a provider for most Blue Cross/Blue Shield Plans. Please check with your insurance plan to make sure I’m a provider for your plan.   If I'm not a provider on your plan, I can still see you privately.    Private Pay Fee: $190. for Initial Evaluation. $180.00 for following sessions.  Sessions are 45 minutes in length unless other arrangements are made.   Many people get reimbursement through out-of-network benefits or submit to their flexible spending accounts.   I am happy to provide you a itemized receipt, called a Superbill, to submit to your insurance company or your flexible spending account for reimbursement.   While paying for therapy may seem like an unnecessary or unreachable expense, remember that you are investing in the mental health and well-being of yourself or your family. This is an investment that can pay off for generations to come.

Question 6

If I have Blue Cross/Blue Shield are all fees covered?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily.  For example, an online school meeting for your child or a  phone conversation with another provider for treatment planning (pre-approved by you) is often an out-of-pocket expense.

Question 7

How do I book an appointment?

Accepted Answer

To schedule an appointment, please contact me. I see clients in my Concord, Massachusetts office, which has a large, lovely waiting room, plenty of free parking, and is easily accessible from major roads.

Question 8

How do I pay copays and deductables?

Accepted Answer

During the pandemic, many plans are waiving these fees. However, all clients are required to keep a credit card on file for any fees that arise, that such as deductibles or copays.

Question 9

Is your practice telehealth or in-person?

Accepted Answer

My practice is only via telehealth for the foreseeable future, due to the pandemic.

Question 10

What if I have other questions?

Accepted Answer

To get started, or if you have additional questions, please contact me at (781) 507-3421 or here.

Question 11

What is your fee is I don't have a Blue Cross/Blue Cross policy?

Accepted Answer

My private pay fee is:   Initial Evaluation/Appointment:  $190.00   Subsequent Appointments:  $180.00   All appointments are 45 minutes in length unless other arrangements are made.

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