Online Counseling for Teens & Pre-Teens Anxiety & Depression Therapy in New Jersey
Online Counseling for Teens & Pre-Teens Anxiety & Depression Therapy in New Jersey
Here are some of the most common questions I get about working together. If you don't see your question answered below, contact me.
Schedule a Free Video Consultation
From the comfort of your home, book a stress-free consultation on the day and time that works best for you and your teen. You will get a HIPAA-compliant virtual meeting link to see what it’s like to talk with me. It will be casual, you don't need to come prepared with anything.
The 15 minute consultation is an opportunity for me to hear a little bit about what is going on for your child and for me to share how I can support them. You and your teen can also use this time to ask questions about me and my practice to ensure I am the right fit.
If we decide that we’re not a good fit, I will help you find someone that will be able to help you.
It’s just like in-person therapy, except your child can do it from the comfort of their home (they tend to choose their room)!
A link to the telehealth session will be sent to you (and them if you provide their contact info) via email and text once an appointment is scheduled. A reminder will go out as well. Simply click the link at the time of the appointment to start the session.
Just make sure they are in a safe, private, and confidential space. I will not hold sessions when a client is driving or with other people in the room.
Your level of involvement is based, in part, on your child’s age. You will be regularly informed about what we are working on together, but the specifics of our conversations will remain confidential (unless there is a safety concern).
It is fair to expect that you will occasionally be asked to join in sessions. We can discuss these details as we begin working together.
$220*
*Individual or Family Session- 50 min
*Written and verbal communications outside of session time with teen, parents, pediatrician, psychiatrist, school counselor/school staff, and any other professional related to your child's wellness
I am an Out-Of Network (OON) provider. I do not accept insurance at this time.
Please check with your insurance to see if you have Out of Network Benefits, I can provide you with a receipt (i.e. a Superbill) to submit to your insurance company for possible coverage or reimbursement. I cannot guarantee reimbursement of therapy fees.
When you pay out of pocket you can find the best therapist for you instead of having to choose an in-network therapist that may not be the best fit.
The Downside To Using Insurance:
Only you can decide whether private pay is the right choice for you, especially if you have insurance that covers another provider.
Below is a list of questions you can ask your insurance company to find out more information on your benefits:
You have the right to receive a "Good Faith Estimate" explaining how much services will cost.
On January 1, 2022, congress enacted a "No Surprises Act", which is a "new federal protection against surprise medical bills". Surprise medical bills arise when insured consumers inadvertently receive care from out-of-network hospitals, doctors, or other providers they did not choose.
Under the law, healthcare providers, including mental health providers, must give clients who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for services. You have the right to ask for and receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your therapy will cost, ahead of any scheduled services and also upon request.
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 bill for medical items and services.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
At Guiding Step Therapy, there will never be any surprise fees as you will be clearly informed of the cost per session before our first appointment. If you have any concerns, please feel free to reach out to Lane regarding charges, fees, or any questions related to billing.
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