Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use my insurance to pay for your services?
As an out-of-network provider, we do not accept insurance. We do provide invoices monthly that can be submitted to your insurance company for reimbursement. You can find out ahead of time how much your insurance provider will cover our fees by contacting them and asking about your coverage for out-of-network, outpatient, psychotherapy.
How much do your services cost?
Our services vary in price depending on the clinician.
Doctorate level clinicians – Intake $250; 45-50 minute session $200
Doctoral-level extern – Intake $125; 45-50 minute session $75
Masters level clinician – Intake $225; 45-50 minute session $175
EMDR — 60 minute session $200
What are your hours? Do you offer weekend and evening hours?
Each therapist maintains different hours. Your therapist or the practice administrator can provide the specific schedule for each therapist.
How often will I meet with my therapist?
You and your therapist will set the frequency of therapy sessions collaboratively. However, initially you should expect to attend therapy more frequently such as once or twice weekly. As treatment progresses and progress is made, your frequency will likely decrease. You can adjust your frequency at any time for any reason.
Do you accept Health Savings Cards?
Yes, we are able to accept Health Savings credit cards
What is your cancellation policy?
We ask that sessions are cancelled with at least 24-hour notice. Barring emergencies, inclement weather or illness, any shorter notice will result in a full fee session charge.
What if I don’t like my therapist?
Great question! It is very important to the outcome of your therapy that you feel comfortable and understood. Starting therapy can be hard and a lot of factors can influence your first few sessions. We suggest that you try 2-3 sessions with your therapist to give the opportunity for you two to click and sync up with each other.
If you feel strongly after the first or subsequent sessions that the therapist you are working with is not the right one for you then you can contact the practice administrators or talk with your therapist about transferring to a new therapist within our practice or outside of our practice.
What is a Doctoral-Level Psychology Extern?
A doctoral-level psychology extern is a Masters level clinician that is currently in school working toward obtaining their Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. A doctoral-level extern has previous experience conducting assessments, evaluations, and therapy with clients in a variety of settings. Additionally, they are receiving supervision from a licensed clinician onsite as well as general supervision and guidance from their teachers and advisors at their school. Externs will meet with and receive guidance from supervisors weekly, which serves to enhance your therapy treatment. An extern will typically remain at our practice for one year which means your treatment with them will focus on short term and intermediate goals that carry long term impact.
How do I get to your office? Is there parking?
You can get to our office via metro, bus, car, on foot or two wheels. There is an entrance off of Connecticut Avenue as well as 19th street.
The metro line that is closest to our office is the Red Line and the metro stop is DuPont Circle (South entrance/exit). https://www.wmata.com/rider-guide/stations/dupont-circle.cfm
Several city buses and circulators service our area please use the following link for more information. https://www.wmata.com/rider-guide/stations/dupont-circle.cfm
If you are driving, you can look for two-hour street parking on any of the streets that branch off of the circle or in the surrounding neighborhoods.
There are three parking garages close by
Colonial Parking (open 8-9p)- 1818 N St NW, Washington, DC 20036
Colonial Parking (open 7-7p) - 1300 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
Park It (open 24 hours) - 1325 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
