New Growth Psychology
Paying For Therapy
I am no longer accepting Partnership clients
In an attempt to make therapy more accessible to clients who have private insurance and would like to use their out-of-network benefits, New Growth Psychology Inc has partnered with Mentaya to help clients save money on therapy. Find out more at their website.
Why am I not paneled with private insurance companies?
Great Question...
There are many reasons why I am not on insurance panels. As insurance companies are not mental health care professionals, I strongly prefer that they are not involved in the treatment planning, record review, or evaluation of services. These are some factors I have considered and encourage you to consider as well:
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It is common practice for insurance companies to ask for additional clinical information after the therapy has begun. This may include personal information, treatment plans, or session notes.
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Insurance companies have the power to restrict treatment by limiting frequency of sessions or requiring a specific treatment method.
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Insurance companies determine the provider’s reimbursement rate and rates are inconsistent between companies. Furthermore, most insurance companies do not reimburse therapists adequately.
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Communicating with insurance companies requires additional time... a lot of time... and negotiation which can be costly for solo providers and oftentimes require a separate billing team In short, dealing with insurance companies means less time is available to provide therapy.