PATIENT PORTAL

Free 15-minute phone consultation 50-minute intake appointment – $225 50-minute follow-up psychotherapy – $200 Additional time – $50 per 15 minutes Clinical supervision for Licensed Graduate Professional Counselors in DC or Maryland – contact me for rates Domestic abuse and sexual assault clinical consultation for medical and mental health professionals – contact me for rates Clients may pay with credit card, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), or Health Savings Account (HSA).

I am not an in-network provider. Many insurance policies offer out-of-network benefits, and may provide some reimbursement after your out-of-network deductible is met. You will receive superbills, which are the forms that insurance companies need in order to process out-of-network claims. Here are questions that you can ask your carrier: Do my out-of-network benefits cover behavioral health services (CPT codes 90791 and 90837)? What is my annual out-of-network deductible, and how much of it have I met so far this year? After the out-of-network deductible is met, what percentage of my psychotherapy services are reimbursed? Is there a limit to how many out-of-network therapy sessions are covered in a year? What is the easiest way for me to file a claim? Do I need prior authorization for out-of-network psychotherapy?

Each one of my clients has a unique process that is based on their own therapy goals so it varies from person to person.

Most of my clients meet with me weekly. As you wrap up your therapy journey with me, you may want to decrease to bi-weekly, monthly, or as-needed appointments.

Currently, I offer weekday appointments between the hours of 9 am and 4 pm.

Yes, I offer a limited number of in-person therapy sessions in Downtown Silver Spring. If there is an increase in the number of clients who want to meet in person, I may add additional days. The office building I use has security cameras in order to ensure safety within the building. There are multiple public garages within 1-3 blocks of the office. It is located within walking distance of Silver Spring Metro Station and along multiple bus routes.

Ensuring my clients’ confidentiality is a priority. I count on you to communicate any concerns you have about common forms of communication (email, phone, text, etc.). Most of my clients fill out electronic intake forms. However, if electronic communication does not feel safe given your circumstances, we can find alternative ways of sharing hard copies of your intake forms with me. For more information about HIPAA click here. I use a HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform called SimplePractice. If there are any issues with using this platform, we can use Zoom. My Zoom account is HIPAA-compliant.

I have a 24-hour cancellation notice. The Practice Policies intake form outlines additional details.

E-mail, call, or text me to request a free 15-minute phone consultation. tali@mcwtherapy.com or (301) 960-8740 If it feels like a good fit, we will schedule a date and time for your intake appointment.

During your 50-minute intake appointment I will provide basic information about confidentiality, practice policies, and answer your questions about the e-forms or therapy in general. The first 2-3 appointments are a great time for us to get to know each other and see if it feels like a good fit. This is a great time to share your story with me and explore your goals for therapy. You will not be expected to prepare any talking points ahead of this appointment, and I will support you with feeling comfortable and supported within our shared space.

Your connection with your therapist, what we call the therapeutic alliance, is an important factor in your therapy journey. Trust your gut during and in between sessions to tell you if it is a good fit for you. My priority is to help you find the best fit for you. If at any time you want to look for other providers, I will do my best to try to find alternative therapists.