Overview and Fees

Insurances Accepted

Aetna, Ascension (SmartHealth), Carelon, Cigna, BCBS, Oscar (Optum), United Healthcare (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health. Tricare East

Sewell Psychiatry does not accept plans administered by Medicaid or Medicare. 

Self Pay Rates

Introduction Video Chat - Prospective Client

20 minutes

This is your opportunity to ask me general questions, and get a feeling for me as your potential provider. This does not establish a patient-provider relationship and is not a consultation for specific medical advice. 

Free

Comprehensive Initial Evaluation - New Client

45 minutes ($475)

Consider this initial visit to be no pressure to dig deep or to solve all of your life's conflicts all at once. Feel free to share according to your comfort level. Typically, we will discuss what brought you in today and how it's affecting you. We will talk about your past and recent experiences with people, places, events, and review your medical and mental health history. At this visit, we may discuss how the mind and body respond to stress and how closely that response can be linked to things experienced in your past. This can be a good start to understanding how we soothe and protect ourselves when we are uncomfortable or in stressful situations. Based on your history and your symptoms, I may recommend laboratory tests to assess medical causes or contributors to how you are feeling. I will develop a plan to medically optimize or correct any nutritional deficiencies that may be contributing to your symptoms. Sometimes this requires assistance from your primary care doctor but only with your consent. We will talk about your diagnosis, ideas for your care that could include medications along with risks, benefits and alternatives, a plan for regular therapy sessions, dietary changes, nutritional supplements, exercise, sleep hygiene, and smoking cessation if interested. All that to say, during this visit you may or may not know what goals you have or how to manage everything you are dealing with. You may even be hesitant to share, or unsure about moving forward. Uncertainty is welcomed. The most important part is that you are here to feel out the process. Remember, it's doable.

Psychotherapy Session- Existing Client

45 minutes ($375)

Your therapy session will include acknowledging patterns, origins, and working assigned concrete tasks for progress THROUGH. My goal is to never have a client remain stagnant. We will review any laboratory results, medications, and decide on next steps in your therapeutic process including any necessary changes.

Medication Management or Brief Check In- Existing Client

20 minutes ($215)

This flexible appointment allows you to schedule for whatever your needs may be that day. This may include brief psychotherapy and/or medication management, review of forms, labs, or nutritional assessment results etc. This appointment is tailor made by you.

The Benefits of Self-Pay Services

Self-pay services provide the flexibility, personalized care, and convenience that can make a meaningful difference in your mental health journey. 

1. Quick Access to Care

With self-pay services, you can bypass lengthy waits for referrals, pre-authorizations, or longer wait times for in network providers. Timely access to treatment means you can begin getting support without unnecessary delays.

2. Flexible Scheduling

I maintain a low caseload, which allows me to offer flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays. This flexibility ensures you can schedule appointments at a time that works for your lifestyle.

3. Longer Appointments

Self-pay means I can offer longer sessions, allowing us to dive deeper into your concerns and provide more thorough care without the rush often experienced in traditional settings.

4. Frequent Appointments

You can schedule more frequent appointments as needed, ensuring you receive the ongoing support and attention that helps you make lasting progress.

5. No Insurance Involvement

Without insurance involvement, coverage limitations, copays, and denials are not a factor in your care. This allows us to focus solely on your care.

6. More Control Over Your Treatment

Self-pay gives you more control over your treatment plan, with fewer restrictions and the ability to tailor your care to your needs.

Any Other Questions

Please contact me for any additional questions you may have. I look forward to hearing from you!