FAQS

Do You Take Insurance?

What Are Your Fees if You Do Not Take My Insurance ?

Yes! We accept the following insurance plans:

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MN
Medica
PreferredOne
United Health Care
United Behavioral Health
Aetna
Minnesota Health Care Programs/Minnesota Medicaid
Cigna

Champ VA
BHP
HealthPartners
UCare
Tricare
UMR
Medicare

Please contact your insurance provider before your initial appointment to verify coverage. If you do not see your insurance company listed above, you may also contact us for additional information.

We accept private pay in the form of cash, credit card, or check. A small number of sliding fee appointments are also available.

Is What I Talk About in Therapy Confidential?

Confidentiallity between a therapist and client is central to the working therapeutic relationship. In addition, state law and professional ethics require therapists to keep your private information confidential.

However, at times, this confidentiality may need to be overridden:

Suspected or reported past or present maltreatment (abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation) of children, adults, and elders.
If the therapist has reason to suspect the client is in serious danger of harming him/herself or has threated to harm another person.
If records are subpoenaed by a Judge.

How Long is Each Session?

Therapy sessions are typically 45-55 minutes in duration for individual, couples, and families. Under special circumstances, they may be longer; group sessions may be one to two hours in duration.

For information on psychological or neuropsychological assessment sessions, please visit the "Psychological & Neuropsychological Evaluations" section on the SERVICES page.

What if I Need to Cancel My Appointment?

If you need to cancel a session, we ask you please provide at least 24 hours notice. This allows us to offer the open time to another individual who has requested to be seen.

Do I Really Need Therapy?

Everyone goes through challenging situations in life. While previous difficulties may have been successfully resolved without therapy, there is nothing wrong with seeking extra support when you need it. In fact, therapy works best for those with the self-awareness to realize they need a helping hand. This is not always an easy step and is something to be admired. Therapy provides long-lasting benefits, support, and the necessary tools to overcome challenges, avoid triggers, and replace ineffective behavioral patterns.