CPTSD Therapy Sessions in Collinsville, IL
Now accepting Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna and United Healthcare Insurance
Insurance Covered Trauma & Anxiety Therapy in the Metro-East St. Louis Region
* Out-of-Network options and Private Pay Treatment is also available.
"Do you take insurance?"
I offer a limited amount of insurance coverage to those with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna and United Healthcare
After billing insurance for the first two years of my practice, I've gained some knowledge. Mental health accessibility matters to me, and insurance is a sticky subject. It is my opinion that insurance companies are unfortunately a necessary evil.
I disagree with the process of disclosing your personal information to insurance companies when they ask. I hate the pressure of needing to assign clients with a diagnosis after only spending 50 minutes with them. It's not okay that insurance companies charge members ridiculous premiums and copays and then refuse to cover needed services without "proof" of medical necessity, sometimes leading to taking money out of your providers' pockets and then surprising you with a bill later on down the road. And honestly, I am an advocate for Universal Healthcare and basic human rights. The current system we operate in is broken.
However, in order to keep my doors open and offer support to people who desperately need the help, I've decided to accept some insurance plans. I use a platform called Headway to bill insurance, and this allows me to remain out-of-network for certain services such as walk and talk therapy, EMDR intensives, and spiritual modalities without fear of sessions not being covered.
I wish I could offer every modality to every client regardless of insurance status, but insurance puts some barriers in place. If you need to use your insurance to cover your sessions with me, (and in this economy, I get it), that's okay. It will limit some of my modalities, but you will still receive so much attuned and valuable support.
As a solo practice, with my own NPI, I can offer out-of-network options for those who want a more expansive kind of therapy. Being out-of-network provides a way for us to choose modalities like EMDR intensives, walk and talk therapy, integrative therapies such as mindfulness practices and art-based work, or family therapy based on what treatment will actually support your therapeutic goals.
For a while, I moved to operate as a private-pay practice so I could offer services that weren't dictated by insurance company rules. Most insurance companies set requirements for diagnosis, session length, as well as intervention methods that they agree with. The issue with this is that therapists are limited on the type of care they can provide, which can limit your growth and progress. As a provider who puts the needs of my clients first and foremost, I believe that ethically-minded, licensed clinicians should be the professionals prescribing treatment modalities- not insurance companies.
If you feel some of these modalities could be the best fit for you, and are not sure about the cost, consider looking into your out-of-network benefits as this may offset some of the financial burden. To find out if you have out-of-network benefits which vary by plan, contact your insurance company by calling the phone number on the back of your insurance card.
SESSION FEES
Individual Therapy Sessions (50 minutes): $175
Child Therapy Sessions (45 minutes): $175
Family Therapy Sessions (50 minutes): $200
Intensive EMDR Therapy: packages and financing available
Payment is due 48 hours prior to time of service. I accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB and Diners Club, plus CareCredit, FSA and HSA cards. I can also accept payment by Venmo, IvyPay, and exact cash. I do not accept check.
I accept BCBS, Aetna and UHC through Headway.