Contact

202-207-6203
[email protected]
NOTE: Email is not confidential.  For that reason, I do not discuss personal information or therapeutic topics by email.

Please call me if you have any questions or would like to discuss my services.  I try to return all voicemail messages within 24 business hours.

Office Location:
1629 K Street NW, Suite 701
Washington, DC 20006

My office is located at the northeast end of Farragut Square, two blocks from  Farragut West metro stop (Orange/Blue/Silver lines) and one block from the  Farragut North stop (Red line).

Insurance & Fees

Psychotherapy sessions are fee-for-service and payment is made at the end of each session.

I am out-of-network with most insurance companies.  I can provide you with a statement at the end of the month, which you can use to get reimbursement from your insurance company.

I recommend that you call your insurance company prior to our first session to review coverage for out-of-network providers.  The procedure code for individual psychotherapy is 90834 (90791 for the initial session). For group therapy, the code is 90853. It may be helpful to ask:

• Do I have mental health benefits?
• What is my deductible and has it been met?
• What is the coverage for outpatient psychotherapy services?
• What is the percentage of reimbursement for an out-of-network provider?
• Is approval required from my primary care physician or another type of pre-authorization?
• How many psychotherapy sessions are covered per year?

Confidentiality
Your privacy is my ethical and legal obligation, and an essential part of the trust that leads to effective therapy.  I take this commitment very seriously. I will not confirm that we are working together without your written permission.  Anything you share with me related to your therapy is completely confidential.  There are only three exceptions to this confidentiality that all therapists are legally required to make:

1. Your statements lead me to suspect child, dependent adult, or elder abuse.
2. Your statements lead me to suspect that you have an intention to inflict bodily harm on yourself or on another human being.
3. I am ordered to as a result of legal court proceedings (this is extremely rare).

Even in these cases, I will make every effort to discuss things with you first before anyone else gets involved. Information shared will be kept to the minimum required.  If there is a solution that can maintain confidentiality, that will always be my first choice.

Sometimes it can be helpful to collaborate with your other healthcare providers in order to provide more complete and comprehensive treatment. I welcome this collaboration, but only with your expressed written consent. Should you have more questions regarding your confidentiality please feel free to contact me and we can discuss your concerns in more detail.

Privacy Policy
Release of Information

How do I get a “Good Faith Estimate”?
As you may know, under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, health care providers are required to provide a “Good Faith Estimate” of expected charges to those 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 upon request or at the time of scheduling health care.

If you are uninsured or are enrolled but not seeking to file a claim with your plan or coverage (self-pay) you have a right to a “Good Faith Estimate” to help you estimate the expected charges you may be billed for as a result of receiving health care services with me.

During your initial phone consultation we will review your expected medical care costs.

Furthermore the Government Wants you to be Aware:

• 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 or call1-800-985-3059.

1629 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20006