In an effort to safeguard your confidentiality, I work with clients on a self-pay only basis.
It is important you understand that when insurance is utilized to cover counseling services, your confidentiality is limited. Most insurance companies require personal information about you and your treatment, including a diagnosis along with information about your treatment and progress in therapy, in order to approve services. This information then becomes part of your medical record and may be accessible by other agencies in the future, such as health or life insurance agencies, and potentially even employers and lending agencies. Insurance companies have the right to approve or deny services based on your diagnosis and the type of treatment you are receiving. They can also limit the number of sessions you are allowed.
