Question 1

WHO IS ONLINE THERAPY A GOOD CHOICE FOR?

Accepted Answer

Online therapy, or telehealth, can be a great choice for many people and for many reasons! The reasons often range from added convenience and ease of scheduling, to increased confidentiality, to anxiety about starting the therapy process. It allows you to access therapy from the comfort of your own space without the hassle of driving to an office, dealing with traffic and parking, presenting to a receptionist, sitting in a waiting room, and trying to open up about your personal experience in a less than personal setting.

WHO IS ONLINE THERAPY NOT A GOOD CHOICE FOR?

Online therapy might not be a good fit for you if you prefer in-person
services, if you don’t have access to reliable internet or a safe, secure
space to participate in sessions, or if you’re actively in a crisis situation and
need more intensive, acute treatment such as inpatient services.

Question 2

DO YOU ACCEPT INSURANCE?

Accepted Answer

DMV Wellness Center, LLC is currently in network with Cigna, Carefirst (Blue Cross Blue Shield), and Johns Hopkins. We also take United Healthcare but we are considered Out of Network which mostly likely will result in paying a higher cost. Please reach out to us to inquire if we are in-network with your specific health insurance plan prior to scheduling your first session if you plan to use health insurance benefits. We can also assist you in verifying your coverage and any associated costs (copay or deductible) with your plan.

The self-pay rate is $200 for an intake and $200 per session thereafter. Couples Therapy is a self-pay service. For the initial and follow up sessions, it is also $200.

Question 3

HOW DO I PAY FOR SERVICES?

Accepted Answer

You have options! If you would like to seek reimbursement from your health insurance through out of network benefits, I will provide you with what is known as a “superbill” (essentially a detailed receipt) to submit to your insurance company. You will still be required to pay for services at the time of service, but may be eligible to receive some or all of that amount back from your insurance company. We do accept HSA, credit, or debit as payment and are in-network with some insurance plans, as discussed
above.

Question 4

HOW LONG WILL I BE IN THERAPY?

Accepted Answer

This depends entirely on you. Maybe you just want to get a few ideas on extra coping skills to use to manage stress more effectively. Great, one or two sessions might be plenty for that! Or, maybe you have a long history of painful, traumatic experiences you’ve survived and you want to spend time deep diving into those and unpacking years and years worth of heaviness you’re tired of carrying. We can absolutely do that- and it’s going to take some time to wade through it together.

Question 5

HOW DOES CONFIDENTIALITY WORK?

Accepted Answer

Your right to privacy is one of my absolute top priorities. You own every piece of your story and you should be the one to decide if, how, when, and to whom it’s shared. In addition, you have a legal right to privacy of your health information and that includes mental health treatment. The only exceptions to this are as follows: if you share that you are going to hurt yourself or someone else, if you tell me about child abuse or elder abuse, or if a judge orders that some of your information is released for court. Even in these situations, I will do my best to maintain as much privacy and confidentiality as possible within the requirements of that situation. ANY other disclosure of your information will require your written consent including detailed information
on what is to be shared and to whom.

Question 6

HOW DO I SET UP AN APPOINTMENT?

Accepted Answer

Please call 240-813-8161 during business hours or reach out to info@dmvwc.com. You can also contact us through the contact me form on this website.

Question 7

WHAT ARE YOUR RATES?

Accepted Answer

Our rates are $200 for intake sessions and $200 per sessions. Most appointments last between 45-60 minutes.

No Surprise Act-Good Faith Estimate 
You have the right to receive a "Good Faith Estimate" explaining how much your medical 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 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 like medical tests, prescription drugs, and equipment, and hospital fees.

Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing a least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provoker and another provider you choose for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or 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 (www.cms.gov/nosurprises)or call us at 240-813-8161

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