Frequently Asked Questions
Do you accept insurance? I do not accept any insurance, however many clients submit superbills to their insurance company for potential out-of-network reimbursement. Superbills are issued upon request. If you are in interested in submitting superbills to your insurance, please notify me as a diagnosis needs to be made.
Why can't I find a sex therapist that accepts insurance? Each therapist is unique, but here are some common reasons why many do not accept insurance:
Sex and relationship therapy is generally considered “specialty care.” Most of us do not agree with this, as we think that sex and relationship therapy should be available to all. Health insurance companies are really designed for the minimum of preventative and basic care and don’t cover relationship therapy outright or sexual or relationship diagnoses. Health insurance companies require a diagnosis for treatment and many sex therapists don’t align with diagnosing sexual behavior as a mental health issue or with diagnosing normative behavior as pathological. Health insurance companies reimbursement rates are generally low for specialty care and sex and relationship therapists generally have advanced training and certifications that are costly and time-consuming to obtain and maintain each year. When sex therapists contract with health insurance companies, the health insurance companies can request our records. That means your personal information can be shared with your insurance company. Your privacy is paramount, so many sex therapists won’t contract with health insurance companies for this reason alone. What are your fees?
One-hour individual therapy session: $175 / Two-hour individual therapy session: $325 One-hour couples/triad session: $200 / Two-hour couples/triad session: $375 Professional Consulting: $150 per hour