What to Expect
Getting StartedPlease Contact me to schedule an Initial Consultation via phone call. Initial consultations are free of charge and allow us to get acquainted and discuss the therapeutic process in more detail.
The next step is to schedule an intake. To respect the child and be able to talk free of judgement, consultations are with the significant caregivers in the child’s life, and I ask that the child not be present.
After agreeing on a therapeutic intervention, we will move forward to schedule consistent weekly sessions. The number of total sessions required is determined by the individual child’s needs.
I hold your child’s and your family’s confidentiality and therapeutic relationship in a very high regard. I ask that personal information or the child’s struggles are never discussed in front of the child or in the waiting room. Although we do not discuss information in front of the child, I make it a priority to have frequent adult only consultations to discuss progress and interventions.
How Much do Services Cost?
Please contact me for a free initial parent consultation. Session details, including fees, can be discussed at that time.
See our Good Faith Estimate page for generic details:
Good Faith Cost Estimate – Play – Heal – Grow! playhealgrowcounseling.com
Insurance Policy
Self-Pay Process
Play Heal Grow is a private pay practice. I value the privacy of my clients and have chosen not to participate in insurance panels. Consequently, I am not required to provide diagnostic codes. All information is kept strictly between you and the therapist and is not shared with any third party.
Payment is required at the time of treatment. Checks, debit cards, and credit cards are accepted.
Out-of-Network Reimbursement
If your insurance plan includes out-of-network coverage, I can provide documentation (using an ICD-10 code that indicates a diagnosis is being deferred) for reimbursement of session fees. Full payment is required at time of treatment, and then you will be responsible to submit the documentation to your insurance company. Your insurance provider may reimburse you directly.
Please call your insurance company to confirm your out-of-network coverage and percentage of reimbursement before scheduling the free consultation.
Florida Medicaid (Health First, StayWell, Amerigroup/Simply Healthcare, Sunshine, etc.):
Because I am a private-pay practice, I cannot legally treat children on any Medicaid plans.
Please call your Medicaid provider and request a list of approved mental health providers who are in your network.