COUNSELING FEES
I charge $250 per 50-minute psychotherapy session. How often we meet following our initial session will depend on your current needs and goals. Generally speaking, therapy is most effective when you commit to weekly sessions. I accept cash, check, Venmo, and PayPal. If you would like to use a credit card to pay for your sessions, please set it up in your Venmo or PayPal account. For both Venmo and PayPal payments, I recommend not identifying them as "therapy" or "counseling" in the note to protect your privacy. (The date or a fun emoji are good options instead.)
VENMO
Choose "private"
Username: dr-jennifer-ballerini
PAYPAL
Choose "friends & family"
Username: 916-276-7709
INSURANCE & HSAs
Please know that I am not an in-network provider for any health insurance. If you have insurance coverage through a PPO plan or use a Health Savings Account, you likely will be reimbursed for a percentage of our sessions together. Please contact your insurer directly to learn about your mental health benefits and ask the questions below to clarify your mental health coverage. If our sessions are covered under your plan, I will be happy to prepare a monthly statement for you to submit to your PPO health insurance plan or Health Savings Account for reimbursement. Recommended Questions for Your Insurance
- Am I covered for 50-minute psychotherapy sessions (CPT code 90834) for an out-of-network provider?
- How many sessions per year does my plan cover?
- What is my deductible and have I met it? Once I've met it, what percentage will my insurance cover for my sessions with my therapist?
CANCELLATION FEES
You will be charged for any sessions you miss with less than 24 hours notice. Insurance companies will not cover missed sessions or late cancellations.
Call or text 916-276-7709 for a free phone consult