125 Railroad Ave SE, Suite 1

Aberdeen, South Dakota

(605) 725-5505

  

Please do not hesitate to contact me at 605-725-5505 or by email if you have questions regarding fees or insurance.

I am happy to assist you with any questions you may have.


*New or Current Clients

 

* New Clients

Commonly, appointments are scheduled 9:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday.


Appointments outside of these times ARE available. Please ask about alternative times when scheduling your first appointment.


WHAT TO EXPECT


LENGTH OF VISIT(S):

Professional Counseling Services

FREE Initial Consultation - 30 minutes

Initial Intake Evaluation - 75 minutes

Standard Therapy Session - 45 - 60 minutes


Other Services

The length and duration for Psychological Assessment, Parenting Coordination, Training, etc. vary greatly between each client.  An initial consultation is often less than 1 hour.  Future sessions are scheduled on a case by case basis and determined during the initial session. 

Appointments & Fees


Most Major Insurance Plans Are Accepted


INCLUDING....

Avera Health Plan ~ Aetna ~ Sanford Health Plan ~ Tricare Dakotacare ~ SD Medicaid ~ ND Medicaid ~ Magellan Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield ~ Humana ~ Cigna

United Health Care…. and MORE


*Please Call or Email to Inquire About Other Plans


All Payments/Co-Payments Are Due At Time Of Service

Tel: 605-725-5505.  Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm.  Other Times By Appointment 

Fees

Fee setting, cancellation policies, & payment processing are typically discussed prior to your initial evaluation.  Please inquire about this when scheduling your first session.

Using your medical insurance


Insurance benefits vary widely depending on your policy. If you plan to use insurance for your therapy fees, be sure to check with your health plan in advance so you know what is covered, what your benefits are, and whether you can see the therapist of your choice.  In some cases, your services may require pre-authorization before you can schedule an appointment.


Typical Questions to ask your Health Plan Provider:

  1. Do I have mental health benefits under my insurance plan?
  2. Do I need pre-authorization to start psychotherapy or can I self-refer? 
  3. Must I choose a therapist from my health plan provider list or will my plan cover my sessions with the “out of network” therapist of my choice?
  4. What is the difference in cost (my co-payment) for me to work with a therapist on my insurance panel, or to work with an “out of network” psychotherapist?
  5. What and how much is my deductible? Is there an annual or lifetime cap on reimbursement for in network and out of network psychotherapy services?
  6. Can I receive reimbursement from my insurance company for the cost of my psychotherapy sessions paid directly to my therapist? How is this amount determined and what is required to request and receive reimbursement?
  7. How many sessions per calendar year will my plan cover?
  8. Does my plan have restrictions regarding the type of therapy I receive? (eg. family, couples, group, etc.)