Out-of-Network Insurance Benefits

  • You will pay our agreed upon session fee after each meeting.
  • We will send you a monthly statement with the information you’ll need to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.

We highly recommend contacting your insurance company to find out:

  1. If you have out of network mental health coverage
  2. What is your deductible (the amount you have to spend out of pocket before you can access your insurance benefits)
  3. What are their reimbursement rates for treatment codes: 90791 (first session), 90834 (45 minute sessions), 90837 (60 minute sessions)

In-Network Insurance Benefits

We strive to make therapy as accessible as possible, and accept a range of insurance plan to support this mission. Accepted plans vary by therapist.

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The waiting area in our Midtown West therapy office

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    Below are some of the reasons people may opt out of using insurance:

    • Using insurance requires a diagnosis, which some people may not want in their medical records.
    • Medical records are better protected, as insurance companies cannot demand to see progress notes or treatment plans and dictate your course of care.
    • Insurance companies cannot determine how long and how often you can meet with your therapist.
    • You and  your therapist can focus entirely on your growth at your own pace, without needing to meet criteria for a formal mental health diagnosis.

    Get Started in 3 Easy Steps

    Call, Email of schedule a fee consult online with Alena Gerst, LCSW

    1. Reach Out

    Message us, call us, or schedule an initial 20 minute consultation directly to our calendars.

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    2. Let’s get to know each other

    We will learn about your goals for therapy and answer your questions.

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    3. We’ll dive in together

    Whether you’re meeting in person, online, or hybrid, your therapy journey begins!