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E-mail: hello@humanitascounseling.org

Do you accept health insurance?

Rachel Ann Dine, LPC, LPCC is currently in network with:

Optima/Sentara Commercial Health Insurance (Virginia clients only)

Due to many limitations imposed on providers and clients by health insurance plans, Rachel Ann Dine, LPC, LPCC is an out of network provider for all other plans (see below for a step by step guide on how to use your Out of Network benefits!). This means she does not bill health insurance directly, but can provide you a one page document after each appointment to submit to your insurance carrier which allows you to use your Out of Network benefits if applicable.

Do I have to use my out of network benefits?

No. Using Out of Network benefits is an option you can take advantage of, but there is no requirement for you to submit anything to your health insurance, especially if you are concerned about confidentiality or potential auditing of your records by a health insurance plan.

 

Virginia and California Rates for Counseling Services with Rachel Ann Dine, LPCC, LPC, LMHC:

Individual Counseling 53 Minute Session: $225

Marriage and Relationship Counseling 60 Minutes: $300

Fitness for Duty and Forensic Mental Health and Substance Abuse Evaluations: Email hello@humanitascounseling.org or call 757-739-6771 for current rates.

*Select reduced rate appointments for counseling are available upon request. Please feel free to inquire by emailing hello@humanitascounseling.org.

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Encouraging freedom and autonomy in your counseling experience

FAQ on Mental Health Therapy with Rachel Ann Dine, LPC, LPCC

Why and when should I go to counseling?

A great time to seek out counseling is if you feel you could use a neutral, non-biased source of support in your life. Experiencing high stress or a major upset in your life are also excellent times to reach out.  Counseling may benefit you if you typically handle stressors well, but lately notice you feel off or are struggling to bounceback emotionally. Counseling is a great place to explore and talk through what’s been going on with a neutral party.  Having the space to process emotions, get to root causes, and receive individualized feedback is a powerful process. 

How often do I need to go to counseling?

Meeting frequency and length of time varies from person to person. You may start out meeting once a week or once every two weeks, then maybe move to every month to have an emotional pulse check, talk through time specific stressors, and continue to improve on certain personal goals. Rachel Ann wants her clients to create meaningful and fulfilling lives. She seeks to empower you to know when you’re ready to take a step back from counseling, or continue on in the journey in some way. 

How long does it take for counseling to be effective?

Counseling is not an overnight process and it is not a “magic cure.” You may feel “lighter” after the first session or two from the sheer act of catharsis, or the releasing of emotions,  but typically, change can take time. If you’re in a place of high motivation to get to the bottom of what has been happening, or are ready to target specific areas for improvement, then this can greatly aid in the outcome of counseling.

Using Out of Network Benefits

If you have health insurance, most plans offer the option to use Out of Network benefits.

How do I use my out of network benefits?

1. Contact your insurance plan by calling the number on the back of your insurance card and inquire about whether or not your plan includes out of network benefits, or log into your plan’s dashboard and usually, there will be a section that says “out of network benefits.”

2. Typically if your plan lists out of network benefits, there will be a section that says “deductible.” This is the number that must be met prior to your plan reimbursing you for out of network costs. This number ranges per plan but for example, if your deductible for out of network benefits is $300, this would mean that after approximately 2 appointments with Rachel Ann, your health insurance plan will reimburse you a percentage of OR full amount you pay a provider.

3. Identify what the percentage is. Typically, this number also ranges but should be listed in your health insurance online portal or by calling the number on the back of your card and asking the representative what percentage is covered after the deductible is met.

4. When you attend each appointment with Rachel Ann, the cost of service is paid at time of appointment. After each appointment, she will provide you a one page document that you can submit to your plan to apply towards your deductible and so that you begin receiving reimbursement for out of network costs! Often times this document (called a Superbill) can be submitted online through your health insurance portal or via mail.

Anxiety and Relationship Counseling

How often do I need to attend therapy and for how long?

In short, it depends. Rachel Ann’s goal for every client is to empower you to utilize the skills discussed in therapy and increase your sense of self-confidence to feel capable facing challenges. For some, this can look like coming to therapy weekly to target a very specific issue and for others, it looks like a longer term therapy relationship to achieve a variety of goals or receive support surrounding several different issues that may be or have occurred.

Every person Rachel Ann meets with receives a therapeutic experience that is tailored to their specific goals and current needs.

Forensic Evaluations in Virginia

Forensic mental health and substance abuse evaluations are offered only to individuals in the state of Virginia. In order to receive a forensic mental health or substance abuse evaluation, you must be physically located in the state of Virginia at time of appointment. Please keep in mind not all forensic evaluations are appropriate for online meetings, but Rachel Ann will speak with you about your specific needs to ensure she is your best fit. Rachel Ann does not offer self-referred evaluations or stand-alone psychological testing and works in conjunction with your attorney, courts, or employer. Please reach out with any questions and we are happy to speak with you about your unique forensic evaluation needs.

E-Mail: hello@humanitascounseling.org

Payment and Location

What to know about receiving telehealth (online) counseling:

In order to receive telehealth services, clients must be physically located in the state of California or Virginia at time of appointment. With online counseling, you have the freedom to meet with Rachel Ann from anywhere in the state of CA or VA. Rachel Ann has experience providing online counseling through her secure, telehealth platform since mid-2020 and has been able to see firsthand how effective and convenient online therapy can be.

If you have been interested or are curious about how online therapy works, please email today to get started!

E-Mail: hello@humanitascounseling.org

Payment

Humanitas Counseling and Consulting, LLC accepts all major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, and Discover). Payment is due at time of service. We collect all payments through our bank encrypted, secure EHR system which stores the card to be used on file.

*If you would like to receive possible partial or full reimbursement from your insurance carrier by submitting a claim directly to them, please request a super bill at the time of your appointment.

Good Faith Estimate

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health 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 expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services.

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services.

You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service.

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.

Cancellations and No Shows

We require 24 hours notice to cancel appointments (this 24 hour period starts the day before your appointment, at your appointment time). No shows and late cancellations (cancellations NOT received within 24 hours or appointment time) will be charged the full session/late cancel fee (outlined in intake paperwork) at time of scheduled appointment unless the 24 hour cancellation notice has been given. Humanitas Counseling and Consulting, LLC recognizes that changes in schedule come up. However, we reserve your appointment time exclusively for you and ask that you provide a full 24 hours notice so that the appointment time may be opened up for someone else who may be in need of an appointment.

Legal Issues and or Consultation with other Providers

For individual therapy clients in CA or VA who may be experiencing legal matters or requiring reports: If you request a report be written for another medical provider/school/employment concerning your mental health needs, there is a fee due to time needed in preparation, execution of request, and review of records. Rates for Rachel Ann are outlined in initial paperwork.

If you anticipate needing your provider to testify on your behalf as a fact witness, please notify upon scheduling initial appointment and rate sheet will be provided for full transparency of costs associated with court appearances, depositions, and writing reports. In order to receive therapeutic services, our fee schedule for legal issues must be signed off on prior to beginning services. We recognize legal issues can and do occur. It is your responsibility to disclose potential or emerging need for legal participation involving your mental health care.

*For Virginia cases only: Please note that Rachel Ann Dine, LPC, CFNIP, CFMHE at Humanitas Counseling also offers Forensic Evaluations. Please contact our office via email or phone to learn more.