Initial Diagnostic Session
- Individual Sessions (90 minutes) – $395
- Couples/Family Sessions (105 minutes) – $450
Subsequent Sessions
- Individual Sessions (50 minutes) – $275
- Couples/Family Sessions (75 minutes) – $330
- Group Therapy Session (90 minutes) – $75
Payment
David currently accepts payment via:
• Major Credit Cards – There is a 3% fee on all credit card transactions
• Venmo
• Cash
Good Faith Estimate
The federal “No Surprises Act”grants consumers the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate”explaining how much their medical and mental health care will cost. Under the law, health care providers, including psychotherapists, must give clients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for treatment services.The act also requires healthcare providers, including psychotherapists, to inform their clients of this right. Additionally, this act requires that information regarding the availability of a “Good Faith Estimate” must be prominently displayed on the website of all health care providers, including psychotherapists.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services.
You can ask all of your health care providers, including your therapist and other providers from whom you seek treatment, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a 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/.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation/No-Show Fee: $275 (50 minute scheduled appointment); $550 (100 minute scheduled appointment)
*To avoid a fee, cancellation is required 24 hours in advance of the appointment; if the appointment is scheduled on a Monday, the notification of cancellation needs to occur the Friday before that appointment date/time (e.g., 9am Friday for a 9am Monday appointment). In addition, an appointment will be considered a “no show” 10 minutes past the scheduled start time.
Out-Of-Network Insurance Provider
David Shein, MSW, LCSW, does not contract with any insurance companies. Services are provided on a private pay basis, and therefore, are considered “out of network.”
Most health insurance plans provide some form of coverage for outpatient psychotherapy. Though insurance plans vary, most insured clients can receive some reimbursement for outpatient mental health services (typically up to 80%).
As a courtesy, you will be provided with a “Super Bill,” which contains the necessary billing and diagnostic codes for you to receive the benefits to which you are entitled.
David recommends that you contact your insurance provider, tell them you would like to go “out of network” for behavioral health, and find out exactly what mental health services are covered by your insurance policy.
Please be advised that a quote of benefits is not a guarantee of payment from your insurer.
David Shein, MSW, LCSW, CADC, does not contract with any insurance companies. Services are provided on a private pay basis, and therefore, are considered “out of network.”
Most health insurance plans provide some form of coverage for outpatient psychotherapy. Though insurance plans vary, most insured clients can receive some reimbursement for outpatient mental health services (typically up to 80%).
As a courtesy, you will be provided with a “Super Bill,” which contains the necessary billing and diagnostic codes for you to receive the benefits to which you are entitled.
David recommends that you contact your insurance provider, tell them you would like to go “out of network” for behavioral health, and find out exactly what mental health services are covered by your insurance policy.
Please be advised that a quote of benefits is not a guarantee of payment from your insurer.
Examples of Questions To Ask Your Insurance Provider
Q: What is the reimbursement rate for an out of network mental health provider per session (once your deductible has been met)?
Q: What is my current yearly deductible?
Q: How much of this deductible has currently been met?
Q: How many therapy sessions does my plan cover?
Q: How do I submit for reimbursement?
Q: Are there any limitations for number of sessions and/or amount paid out?
Q: Is pre-approval required from my primary care physician?
What should I do if I feel I need crisis help?
If you are experiencing an emergency (physical health, mental health, safety) and/or are in crisis, call 911 or go to your local hospital emergency department immediately.
Please note that nothing on this website is intended to suggest that I can practice in jurisdictions other than those in which I am licensed. The use of this website is intended solely for the purpose of providing information of a general nature. Information provided in this website should not be deemed as constituting medical advice or as creating a therapist-patient relationship with website visitors. Please do not send me any information concerning your particular health situation until after consulting and/or meeting with me. Thank you for visiting my website.
David Shein
