Integratively Treating and Soothing Anxiety & Trauma: Serving Ventura County, California & Idaho State
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Fees & Other FAQ's

private practice POLICIES

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I Understand That Therapy Is A Financial Commitment.

It’s Also A Place For You To Experience Growth And Healing In A Way That Can Change Your Life.

Therapy Fee

The initial intake session with Priscilla is $175 for the Initial Intake Session. All ongoing sessions are $150 for each 55-minute session (In-person and online rates). I accept cash, checks, HSA cards, and all major credit cards. 

Insurance

Do you accept insurance? Yes. At this time, I accept the following:

ACCEPTED INSURANCE FOR CALIFORNIA

  • Aetna

  • Cigna

  • United Healthcare | Optum

ACCEPTED INSURANCE FOR IDAHO

  • Aetna

  • Cigna

  • Regence BlueShield of Idaho

Please verify your health insurance coverage when you arrange your first visit.

If I am not on your specific insurance panels, I can offer you a Statement of Services (superbill) for OON. Ultimately, you are responsible for payment at the time of service, regardless of whether your insurance company reimburses you. I encourage you to contact your insurance provider and obtain information regarding your benefits if you intend to seek reimbursement from your insurance provider. I can provide you with an Insurance Benefit(s) Questionnaire form. A note about insurance: The benefit of not using your insurance is that your psychotherapy treatment is entirely your own and confidential. You and I will determine it with no restrictions from your insurance company. In addition, a mental health diagnosis will not have to be added to your permanent health records.

Consultation

Is there a free initial consultation? Yes, I offer a free 10-minute consultation. This is designed to determine whether we are a good match before moving forward and whether we can help you. If not, I will refer you to someone who can best meet your needs.

Scheduling

Typically, we will set up a regular day and time to meet weekly or biweekly. I offer therapy appointments in my Ventura office and via Telehealth (online).

How do I get started?

Click on the button below to schedule your initial free 15-minute phone consultation to chat with me and see if I fit your needs. Then, we can book a complete getting-to-know-you session, where we explore your unique issues and your hopes for therapy in more depth. I’m looking forward to hearing from you!

How much will it cost to receive services?

The cost of services depends on several factors, including your provider’s fee, frequency of services, and duration of treatment. You can receive an estimate of service costs as described below.

As of January 1, 2022, under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, healthcare providers, and healthcare facilities are required to inform individuals who are not enrolled in a plan or coverage or a Federal health care program or not seeking to file a claim with their plan or coverage both orally and in writing of their ability, upon request or at the time of scheduling health care items and services, to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” of expected charges.

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost.

Under the law, healthcare providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or 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.

  • Ensure your healthcare provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least one business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your healthcare provider and any other provider you choose for a Good Faith Estimate before scheduling an item or service.

  • If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute it.

  • 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 or call 800-985-3059.

Is there anything I Missed?

If you didn’t see your question answered here, Contact me today, and I’ll be in touch within two business days. Click on the link and email me any questions you may have. I am here to help the best I can: priscilla@therapywithpriscilla.com.

NOTICE TO ALL CLIENTS/PATIENTS

Right to File a Complaint

The Board of Behavioral Sciences receives and responds to complaints regarding services provided within the scope of practice of Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Clinical Counselors this includes Associate MFT’s and Associate PCC’s.

You may contact the board online at www.bbs.ca.gov, or by calling (916) 574-7830 to file a complaint.

HIPPA Notice

Notice of HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

This notice describes how information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can access this information. Sophrosyne Counseling holds your protected health information in the strictest of confidence.

Our Legal Duty:

Sophrosyne Counseling is legally obligated to keep your protected health information private. This includes any information that can identify you or your minor, including information regarding diagnoses, treatment, and payment for treatment.

How We Collect Information:

Sophrosyne Counseling therapists collect data through various means, including, but not necessarily limited to, letters, phone calls, emails, and information provided directly from you. We may also collect information from medical, psychological, and collaboration with other health professionals involved with your care.

When, why, and how we will Use and Disclose Your Information:

Sophrosyne Counseling will use (within our practice) and disclose (share with a third party) your protected health information under the following conditions:

Treatment: With your written permission, we will use and disclose your protected health information with physicians, psychologists, or any other licensed provider involved in your care.

Health Care Operations:

Sophrosyne Counseling will use and disclose your protected health information to facilitate our agency's efficient and correct operation. For example, we may also share your information with our attorneys, accountants, consultants, and other business associates to ensure that we comply with all applicable laws. Sophrosyne Counseling may use or disclose your protected health information for purposes outside of those mentioned above when your appropriate authorization is obtained first before releasing this information.

Certain circumstances require you to disclose your protected health information without your prior consent:

Your or your child’s information will be released in cases of:

• Child Abuse and Adult/Elder Abuse and Serious Threat to Health or Safety of Self or Others

Confidential Communication:

You may receive confidential communications from Sophrosyne Counseling regarding protected health information. For example, you may request information be sent to an alternate address, such as your work address.

Access To Your File:

You may inspect and request a copy of your protected health information or a summary of the information.

How to File a Complaint:

The Board of Behavioral Sciences receives and responds to complaints regarding services provided within the scope of practice of Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Clinical Counselors, including Associate MFTs and Associate PCCs. To file a complaint, you may contact the board online at www.bbs.ca.gov or call (916) 574-7830.