Urban Summit Psychotherapy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Some people worry that starting therapy means they will need to go for the rest of their lives. Thankfully, this is not the case for most people. I always aim to get someone back to their life quickly. It is not uncommon to see some improvement in just a few sessions and then decrease the frequency of sessions.
Yes, we are in the network with BCBS PPO and Blue Choice plans and Aetna PPO. Some insurance plans may cover “out of network” providers, which means you may end up paying less. If this applies to you, I will provide you with a superbill to submit for reimbursement. We can chat, and I will gladly walk you through this process.
Absolutely! I understand that people may work, be in school, or have other life commitments. Therapy should fit with your life, not add to your stress. I can offer evening appointments to fit your schedule best. When you contact me, we can discuss the times.

I think of therapy as an investment in yourself. I offer free 15-minute consultations, during which time we can discuss your goals and an approximate timeline. I offer a few sliding-scale appointments for patients with financial needs.

Intakes (60 minutes) $225
Sessions (53 minutes) $175-$200

Longer sessions and other services are available. We can discuss costs on an individual basis

Yes! I am currently accepting new patients for both individual and family therapy. Contact me to get started using the form on my homepage or by emailing:

[email protected]

For people who do not use insurance, healthcare providers are required to notify each patient of their “Good Faith Estimate” of care. Below is more information as to what that means, and how to read more information.

Provision of Good Faith Estimate

  • You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost.
  • Under the law, health care providers (including psychologists) need to give patients who do not have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services.
  • 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 will be provided with a Good Faith Estimate by your healthcare provider 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 or call 800-985-3059

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Fees

At Urban Summit Psychotherapy, we understand that access to high-quality mental health care is essential for individuals seeking to improve their mental and emotional well-being. That’s why we offer a range of affordable fee options to make our services accessible to as many people as possible.

We accept self-pay clients and also work with insurance providers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Aetna PPO, and out-of-network benefits. Our team is committed to helping clients navigate the insurance process and providing transparency regarding costs and coverage.

Books

An Ordinary Age: Finding Your Way in a World That Expects Exceptional

Feeling Seen: Reconnecting in a Disconnected World

Jody Carrington
It Didn’t Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle
Mark Wolynn

I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn’t): Telling the Truth about Perfectionism, Inadequacy, and Power
Brene Brown

No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family Systems Model
Richard C. Schwartz PhD

Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma
Peter A Levine, Ann Frederick

Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life with the Heart of a Buddha
Tara Brach

Running is My Therapy: Relieve Stress and Anxiety, Fight Depression, Ditch Bad Habits, and Live Happier Scott Douglas, Alison Mariella Désir

The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture
Gabor Mate, MD Daniel Mate

The Pain We Carry
Natalie Y. Gutiérrez LMFT, Jennifer Mullan PsyD – foreword

How to Do the Work: Recognize Your Patterns, Heal from Your Past, and Create Your Self

Running for real
Being well
Going Inside
The unburden Leader
Latinx Therapy
Small Things Often
We Can Do Hard Things