Make an Investment in Yourself: 

• All my clients are private pay.  This means I am out-of-network for insurance and do not file insurance claims.  I will provide an industry standard Super bill that you may submit to insurance for out-of-network reimbursement.  

• All fees are due and payable at the time of services.  Payment forms include:  Credit Cards, including most HSA/FSA etc. and Cash. 

• Sara Baker Counseling offers programs for those in need but cannot afford a full rate. There may be a limited amount of openings and available sessions for adjusted rates. Please speak with your therapist about this program. Having discussions about difficult things is part of the therapeutic experience.

• Sara Baker Counseling offers a Good Faith Estimate (GFE) if requested

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Insurance FAQ's:

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Things to consider before using health insurance for mental health therapy:

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• All Insurance claims require a medical model diagnosis, even if one doesn’t exist. This can affect or limit future insurance coverage and may inhibit certain employment opportunities.

• The insurance company, not you, decides how many sessions are appropriate for your treatment.

• Private information, even under new privacy policies, is shared with insurance companies.

• Private information is stored in the Medical Information Bureau where it can be accessed in the future by insurers, employers, etc.

 

Using insurance is a decision you make. I feel it is important to be informed about the insurance/medical system industry. 

 

You are your best advocate. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. I would be happy to help explain this, often times, misunderstood system. I know I had no idea before getting into the health care field. Feel free to contact me for more information.