Insurance and Payment
Insurance and Payment
No, I am considered an “Out of Network” provider for all insurance companies. Full payment for services is required when the service is rendered. We can provide you with a “Super Bill” to give to your insurance company to receive reimbursement in accordance with your policy. You can talk with your insurance company regarding the terms of your policy to get a better understanding of what sessions will cost.
Under the No Surprises Act law, health care providers need to give patients who do not have insurance (uninsured), or who will not be using insurance to pay (self-pay), an estimate of their bill for health care items and services before those items or services are provided.
The good faith estimate shows the list of expected charges for items or services from your provider or facility. Because the good faith estimate is based on information known at the time your provider or facility creates the estimate, it won’t include any unknown or unexpected costs that may be added during your treatment. Generally, the good faith estimate must include expected charges for:
The primary item or service
Any other items or services you’re reasonably expected to get as part of the primary item or service for that period of care.
Keep the estimate in a safe place so you can compare it to any bills you get later. After you get a bill for the items or services, if the billed amount is $400 or more above the good faith estimate, you may be eligible to dispute the bill.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate visit https://www.cms.gov/medical-bill-rights.
KNOW THIS: Many people have had negative experiences with providers, often due to good intentions but mismatches in expectations or needs. My goal is to ensure that we don't waste time, money, or resources. I want to be confident that I can effectively address the specific challenges you're facing to help achieve your goals. I don't assume I'm the right fit for every situation or that my personality will be a perfect match for every client.
Step one: Reach out via email (drannaschrack@gmail.com) to schedule a consult or intake.
What to expect during a consult: A consult is a 10-15 minute phone call where you call the shots. You ask whatever questions you want to see if you think I would be a good fit to help you. I will also have to ask some questions to decide if I think I would be a good fit to help you.
What to expect during the intake: The intake is a 50-60 minute virtual session where we review the paperwork you completed and we discuss personal history, demographic information, current problems in your life, and goals. I will then provide recommendations about the best type of therapy to meet your needs and discuss scheduling.
What to expect during the following sessions: Future sessions will usually follow a pattern of first addressing anything significant that happened since our last session, then reviewing homework completion and troubleshooting any barriers. After that, the bulk of the session is focused on meeting your goals through either discussion or exposures, depending on the client. Finally, we typically end the session with the assignment of new homework.
How many sessions will I need? It varies. I'm sorry, I know that is not helpful. It truly does vary depending on how severe your symptoms are, how open and transparent you are in session, and how much you work on yourself outside of session (otherwise known as, whether you complete the homework I assign to you). Please keep in mind that to get the most impact from therapy, you will likely attend sessions weekly for the first several weeks. The frequency will decrease as you make progress toward your goals and start feeling better.
Remember that your commitment to therapy is an investment in your future well-being. The time and energy you put into it will pay off in the long run, bringing lasting benefits to your mental health, relationships, and overall quality of life.
What about medication? I am a psychologist and cannot prescribe medication. I generally prefer trying therapy before considering medication. If you are interested in medication, I can give the names of psychiatrists that I would recommend. If you are not interested in medication, that is fine also. If you are unsure about medication, we can talk about it.
I love seeing change in my clients. I love helping other people find the joy in their lives when they thought it was lost forever.
Clients tell me that I am good at connecting with them and trying to understand their views and perspectives. I am known as a "question queen" because I ask all the questions. I want to understand, and I want my clients to consider other possibilities. I also believe my compassion and upbringing add to my strengths.
I take an evidence-based approach to any condition and person. I research the best approaches and stay up to date on current findings. I try to fit the therapy to what the client is struggling with. If the client is willing, I like to include important people in the therapy process. This may include guardians or partner(s). Generally, I'm cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focused, within a family systems framework. Several other therapeutic techniques fall under CBT including DBT, ACT, and mindfulness. I use components from these practices in my therapy as well.