Services and Fees

My Approach...

All my therapeutic techniques are enacted with collaboration and compassion and individualized to your needs. I use many techniques commonly found in applied behavior analysis (ABA), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). These can include goal setting, functional behavioral assessment, mindfulness skills, direct instruction, role-play and rehearsal, thought records, data review, journaling, and exploration of personal values. When working with small children, I involve parents and provide parent training in order to generalize skills learned in therapy to the home and other environments. 

Areas of Expertise...

• Individuals struggling with anxiety, worry, stress, and a feeling of being overwhelmed or “stuck”

• Parents faced with challenging behavior at home, homework frustration,

• Individuals with learning disabilities, executive functioning, or attention challenges who are struggling in school or college.

• Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and developmental disabilities from preschool through adulthood

• Families and caregivers (e.g., parents, grandparents, siblings) of individuals with special needs

• Adolescents with ASD and developmental disabilities facing typical struggles of adolescence (e.g., hygiene, friendship, bullying, sexuality, and relationships)

• Individuals with ASD and developmental disabilities transitioning into adulthood

• Individuals with ASD and developmental disabilities struggling with anxiety and worry

• Children who demonstrate challenging behavior in the home setting.

Schedule a free phone consultation to find out how I can best meet your needs.

Individual Counseling

Counseling consists of assessment and treatment of the client's individual needs. Counseling goals will be mutually determined and a supportive approach that focuses on each individual's strengths will be used to achieve these goals. Each client will find support and learn skills that they can use to adapt to challenges in his/her life. 

$175/50 minute session, Intake $250 (one-time fee)

GOOD FAITH ESTIMATE

Under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, health care providers and health care 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, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who 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.

• Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.

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

• 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

Current clients may view their Good Faith Estimate in their client portal here.

 Affording Therapy

While Dr. Thiele does not participate in insurance panels, you may be able to afford therapy using your out of network (OON) benefits. Here is how that works:

• Discuss with your insurance company what your out of network reimbursement benefits are. Ask your insurance company:

  • Do I have out-of-network coverage for outpatient psychotherapy (for example, a 45 minute individual sessions, CPT code 90834

  • Do I have a deductible I must first meet? If so, how much is it? How much of it have I already met?

  • How do I submit claims?

• Therapist Appointment: Attend a therapy session with your therapist.

• Request a Superbill: After the session, request a superbill from your therapist. A superbill is an itemized receipt that includes necessary information for insurance claims.

• Superbill Details: Ensure the superbill contains:

  • Your personal information (name, address, date of birth).

  • Therapist’s details (name, address, contact information, credentials).

  • Dates of service.

  • CPT codes (Current Procedural Terminology) for the services provided.

  • Diagnosis codes (ICD-10 codes) if applicable.

  • Fee charged for each service.

• Review the Superbill: Double-check the superbill for accuracy and completeness. Ensure all information matches your records and is correct.

• Submit to Insurance: Submit the superbill to your insurance company. This can usually be done online through the insurance company's portal, by mail, or via fax.

• Claim Processing: The insurance company will review the superbill and process the claim. This involves verifying the services provided, checking your coverage, and determining the reimbursement amount.

• Receive Reimbursement: If approved, the insurance company will reimburse you for the covered portion of the therapy cost. This reimbursement may be sent to you directly or applied to your account if you have outstanding balances with the insurer.

• Follow Up: Keep track of the claim status and follow up with your insurance company if there are any delays or issues. Save copies of all submissions and correspondence for your records.

• Payment Adjustment: Adjust any payments between you and your therapist based on the reimbursement received.

• Record Keeping: Maintain a record of all superbills, insurance submissions, and reimbursements for future reference and tax purposes.