Most health insurance plans cover psychotherapy. It is easy to check to see if you are covered for psychotherapy as well. You can either call your insurance provider, or often the types of coverages are posted online as well. In addition, if you see a psychotherapist, it is illegal for your current employer to release that information. But actually, the stereotype that used to be associated with seeing a counselor or therapist is a thing of the past. More and more, people are using psychotherapy to deal with problems of their everyday lives. In most cases, you must meet your insurance yearly deductible first, along with your other medical treatments. This can be done through either your appointments with their medical doctor or lab tests, then you only pay a small fee, as when you go to your family doctor. You only need to meet your yearly deductible, and often you just have a $20 or $25 dollar copay! And with the new health care law starting to take effect, it is possible that is may even cost less. Just bring your insurance card into Dr. Jane Velez’s office or give my office manager your insurance information, and we can tell you what your fee will be. Don’t let money stop you from getting the counseling or psychotherapy you need. Again, you need to check with your insurance provider, and different plans have different costs associated with them. Don’t let another day go by, contact your insurance provider. Now that it is later in the year, it is very possible you have already reached your deductible, so you may only have to pay a small fee for each visit. We are here to help, if you have any questions call the office directly to get more details about your specific plan and what your visit fee will be. Tomorrow is the first day of the rest of your life, and psychotherapy may be the key to creating a happier more fulfilling life.
