FAQ’s
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you take insurance for your services?
I accept Cigna, Healthnet, United Health Care and Spring Health only for individual therapy. I can also work as an out-of-network provider for other insurance plans as well. I can provide you with a Superbill that you can submit to your insurance company to apply toward your deductible and/or reimbursements.
I DO NOT take insurance for couples/family therapy or support groups.
What are your cash fees?
Individual Therapy
75-minute initial assessment for individual therapy- $250.00.
Please note that if you are using insurance, they only cover 60 minute intakes.
55-minute individual sessions - $200.00
70-minute individual sessions - $240.00
85-minute individual sessions - $280.00
* Reduced fees may be available in special circumstances.
Support Groups
60-minute psycho-educational/support groups - $50.00 (up to 6 participants).
90-minute psycho-educational/support groups are $75.00 (up to 8 participants).
Classes and workshop fees vary depending on the specific offering.
Clinical Consultation
Individual
60-minute EMDRIA approved individual EMDR consultation - $180.00 or $800.00 for a 5 hour consultation package.
60-minute individual Somatic Therapy and EMDR Integration (Somatic EMDR) Consultation - $180.00 or $800.00 for a 5 hour consultation package.
60-minute individual Integrative Therapy consultation- $180.00 or $800.00 for a 5 hour consultation package.
Group (up to 6 people)
5 two-hour EMDRIA approved EMDR group consultation - $400.00 for the package ($80.00 per group).
5 two-hour Somatic EMDR group consultations - $400.00 for the package ($80.00 per group).
5 two-hour Integrative Therapy group consultation - $400.00 for the package ($80.00 per group).
What if I have an emergency or need to cancel our appointment?
I have a 24 hour cancellation policy, so if you need to cancel, make sure to give me 24 hours notice to avoid paying a late cancellation fee, which is the cost of your session. I offer telehealth or emergency phone sessions in case something happens at the last minute that prevents you from coming to your appointment. Otherwise, I will bill for the missed session.
How many sessions will be needed?
It depends on your situation. Your history, the severity of your symptoms and your overall circumstances will be taken into consideration. Usually by the time you’re looking for counseling your problems are more complex, often chronic in nature, and require time to be understood and fully addressed.
Doing the healing work at the level that will sustain long-term change takes time and commitment; however, clients that invest the time and energy into their treatment get better faster with less relapses into old patterns.
I usually recommend at least 10-12 sessions. After that, we will discuss your progress as we go and reassess periodically. Beyond the sessions, the length of your treatment will greatly depend on your willingness to do the work in between sessions by doing your homework, practicing self-care and the skills and strategies that you learn in therapy. After all, persistence and consistency are the greatest indicators of overall success.
Do you offer telehealth/online services?
Yes, I use a secure HIPAA compliant platform to offer online therapy and groups. If you have any questions regarding this process, please reach out to me here.
Is it possible to do EMDR and somatic work during online sessions?
Yes, it is and my clients are still having great breakthroughs through online somatic and EMDR sessions and continue to meet their therapy needs and goals.
Do you provide services in other languages?
Yes, I provide therapy in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Do you give homework?
Yes, especially in the beginning. I will suggest things for you do to at home that will support and integrate the work we do in sessions. I have found that clients make significantly faster and long-term progress when they do their homework and practice self-care on a regular basis.
What is a “Good Faith Estimate”?
Good Faith Estimate
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” of the expected cost of your care.
If you are not using insurance (or are choosing not to use it), you can request an estimate of the anticipated fees for services before you begin.
If your final bill is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you have the right to dispute the charges.
You may request a Good Faith Estimate at any time before or during treatment.
For more information about your rights under the No Surprises Act, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.
What is your availability?
My schedule fluctuates from time to time but I usually work from Mondays to Thursdays and Saturdays.
If you are ready to do the work and transform your life; call (858)842-0234or email me today atmiriam@miriamchorfreitas.comfor a FREE 20-minute phone consultation.