Frequently Asked Questions:

  • Do you offer online appointments?

    I am licensed in Minnesota and Illinois and provide consultation, assessment and therapy via a secure and HIPPA-compliant telehealth platform.

  • Do you take insurance?

    I currently accept the following insurance plans:

    —Optum (Medica, United Health Care, UBC)
    —Blue Cross Blue Shield
    —Out of Network
    —Self-pay
    *Please see additional note below

  • Do you collaborate with other providers?

    An advantage of seeing an independent psychologist is that you can maintain your current treatment team or if you need additional services, I will make a referral after I better understand your unique needs. I regularly collaborate with primary care physicians, psychiatrists, group therapy leaders, and dieticians. If there is a provider whom you would like me to contact, please sign a Release of Information form in the client portal.

Insurance

A portion of your mental health treatment is likely covered by your health insurance policy. If a provider is not in-network with your insurance plan, they are considered out-of-network. I recommend contacting your insurance to see if you may qualify for an in-network exception for specialized eating disorders treatment.

Many patients are still able to utilize insurance benefits to pay for a portion of therapy sessions with an out-of-network provider. This is done by patients submitting a statement from me to the insurance provider and your insurance company may reimburse you directly. I cannot guarantee reimbursement from your insurance company. 

Please contact your health insurance provider prior to our first appointment to understand your policy. Policies and coverage vary greatly by company and by employer. The following are helpful questions to ask your insurance provider:

  • Do I need a referral or pre-approval for mental health treatment?

  • Are there visit limits, dollar limits or any other type of limits on my mental health coverage?

  • Is there an annual deductible I must pay before the plan pays? How much will I pay for services after that? What type of services are covered (e.g. outpatient, inpatient, day hospital, dietician?)

  • Is there a “preferred list of providers” or “network” of providers I must see?

  • How do my benefits differ if I choose to see someone outside the network?

  • Are there any exclusions for certain diagnoses or preexisting conditions?

  • What is the effective date of the plan?