FAQS

HOW DOES EMDR WORK?

EMDR works by thinking about disturbing memories and pairing them with some form of BLS. The goal is to alleviate the disturbance by reprocessing the memory and giving it new meaning. All of the thoughts, feelings and body sensations that went with the memory are cleared along with it.

WHAT IS BILATERAL STIMULATION ?

Bilateral stimulation is a stimulus that is presented to both sides of the body at different times. Common ones used in EMDR are eye movements, audio tones and tapping. The therapist provides the stimulation in conjunction with the memory.

CAN EMDR HELP ME?

EMDR was originally developed to treat people with PTSD but therapists quickly realized that it works to help anyone get unstuck from unhealthy patterns. There are people that it doesn’t work for but they are few and far between.

HOW MANY SESSIONS DO I NEED?

EMDR is fast! It can take someone 6 months meeting once a week. Sometimes a person needs longer. It all depends on how fast a person moves through memories and is able to make new meaning.

WHAT IS INTERNAL FAMILY SYSTEMS?

IFS is a therapeutic modality that I use in conjunction with EMDR as a tool. It is an evidence-based psychotherapy, helping people identify and heal their protective and wounded inner parts. It is a compassionate way of working with the things clients are afraid of or dislike about themselves. It helps rebalance your system to allow your highest self to lead the way.

DO YOU TAKE INSURANCE?

I am not in network with any insurance companies but I provide monthly super bills for you to collect reimbursement from them. You might want to call your insurance company and ask them, 1)what is my outpatient mental health deductible and have I met it? 2)what percentage do you pay per session once my deductible is met?

DO YOU TAKE MEDICARE?

I am not Opted-In with Medicare. Please be aware that I am an Opted-Out Provider. This means I am not contracted with Medicare. Medicare will not reimburse you for the cost of my services. If you are a Medicare beneficiary we will need to enter into a private contract for therapy services in order for me to treat you.

WHAT IS A 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 need to give patients who don’t 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 can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate 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.