FAQs

Why I Don’t Take Insurance

I understand that, as you’re shopping for the perfect therapist for you, you may want to find someone within your insurance network or who takes insurance. I don’t take insurance, so please bear that in mind before we speak. 

Here’s why I don’t –

Insurance companies are not your advocate, nor are they mental health professionals. Unfortunately, they like to see a diagnosis and dictate your treatment in order to cover claims for mental health support. 

You may present signs of a mental health diagnosis, like clinical depression, but insurance companies require me to officially diagnose you and report that to them, in order for you to get a claim. This is the case regardless of how serious your condition is.

This diagnosis stays on your record, and can get in the way of you trying to get other types of insurance (like life insurance). It also isn’t ideal if you have, or want, a job that requires any kind of security clearances. 

Insurance companies will also cap benefits for your treatment, which may not be the best treatment plan for you. I prefer to manage treatment directly with my clients and maintain their privacy with any diagnoses.