Your Visit

SERVICE AREAS

The practice is located in Maryland. However, PSYPACT Commission authorized Teletherapy services can be provided to individuals in more than 42 states, including the District of Columbia and Virginia. See PSYPACT map for approved locations.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR VISIT

While we endeavor to respond quickly, if you are in crisis, please do not wait for an appointment. Seek crisis services immediately by calling 911, or from your mobile, 211 for crisis support.

The first meeting is a screening meeting for introductions and determination of the appropriateness of scheduling an “intake session.” The second meeting, the “intake session,” will consist of questions and answers, review of referral, review of consent, and plan for moving forward. 

Therapy Visit:

Therapy sessions are generally 45 minutes to one hour.  The first session is an intake meeting where information is gathered, forms are reviewed, processes discussed, including the Informed Consent for therapy, and a plan of action is developed.   Once a plan is developed, subsequent sessions are directed toward those goals.  

Assessment Visit: 

Consultation includes:

        • a session with parents and individuals to discuss concerns and review background, records, and skills.

Testing includes:

        • administration and scoring of selected instruments, and
        • interpretation of results.    

Feedback includes:  

        • Discussion of findings, recommendations and workable goals. 
        • Referrals to other professionals, as appropriate.

Follow-up includes: 

        • Behavior plans, 
        • Study guides, 
        • Parent training sessions, 
        • Reevaluations, and 
        • On-going monitoring.

Rates and Insurance:

All services are individualized. Please contact me for information about rates and insurance. I panel only with CareFirst plans (BlueCross/Blue Shield, Anthem, etc.) and am an out of network provider with Cigna.

For those who are uninsured or for those choosing not to use their insurance, please read the following information regarding the “No Surprises Act.” 

In accordance with federal law, TeaLeaves will provide self-pay clients with a Good Faith Estimate (GFE) prior to their first appointment and as necessary to best reflect the current treatment plan.

Per the law:

        • You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost.
        • Health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
        • 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.