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If you are in a life threatening situation call the 24h National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1 (800) 273-8255 and for emergencies call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. Other resources include:
Emergency: 911 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 National Sexual Assault Hotline: +1 (800) 656-4673 National Hopeline Network - links callers to nearest crisis center: +1 (800) 784-2433 S.A.F.E. Alternatives for Stopping Self-Harm: +1 (800) 366-8288 Alcoholism & Drug Dependency Hope Line: +1 (800) 622-2255 National Eating Disorder Association: +1 (800) 931-2237 Trevor Crisis Hotline - confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth: +1 (866) 488-7386 Trans Lifeline - crisis hotline run by trans folks for trans and questioning callers: +1 (877) 565-8860 National Domestic Violence Hotline: +1 (800) 799-7233 Family Violence Helpline: +1 (800) 996-6228 Planned Parenthood Hotline: +1 (800) 230-7526 American Association of Poison Control Centers: +1 (800) 222-1222 Crisis Text Line: 741741 PPO and POS insurance plans allow you to choose between in-network and out-of-network therapists. In-network therapists tend to be booked to full capacity with long wait times for appointments. Out-of-network providers can often be a cost effective option that allows you to get an appointment quickly.
1. Check your out-of-network benefits A deductible is the amount you have to pay upfront before your insurance coverage kicks in. If you have a $6,000 deductible and you haven’t had any other medical expenses in the year, you are responsible for paying up to $6,000 in therapy session fees out-of-pocket before your standard copay applies. This is a case where seeing an in-network therapist and out-of-network therapist can be effectively the same cost. Deductibles reset every calendar year, and any health expense you pay out-of-pocket contributes to meeting it. Let’s say your out-of-network deductible is $1,000, and your insurance company pays for 100% of services after you meet that amount. That means you’ll have to pay $1,000 out of pocket, after which you’ll have “met your deductible.” In this case, if you spend $1,500 on therapy services, you’ll pay $1,000 out of pocket but a portion of the remaining $500 will be reimbursed to you in the form of a check (mailed to you after you submit the superbill). Sometimes using your out-of-network benefits are more affordable to your standard copay to see an in-network therapist. Good out-of-network coverage may reimburse you as much as 80% of each session fee. Co-Insurance is the percentage of the service fee that you’re ultimately responsible for paying. Some insurance companies have an “allowed amount,” which caps the session fee that they’ll cover. If your insurance has determined $100 is their “allowed amount” per session, at a 25% coinsurance rate, your insurance company will reimburse you up to $75 of the therapist’s session fees. 2. Call your insurance company to verify your benefits Call the phone number on the back of your insurance card or through your online insurance platform. Ask these questions when speaking to your insurance company about benefits:
3. The provided Superbill is all you need for out of network reimbursement Superbills are documents that you send directly to your insurance company at the end of each month. The Superbill details how many sessions you’ve had, and the total fee. Depending on your specific plan, your insurance company mails you a check to reimburse a portion of that cost. I email clients superbills at least once monthly. The app “Reimbursify” can help you navigate the reimbursement process in a few clicks.) Athletes using Neurofeedback Enhancing athletic performance involves more than just physical conditioning; neurofeedback training gives athletes an edge over their competition.
Overall athletic performance can be affected by poor stress management, performance expectations, coaching personnel, and obligations to sponsors. Neurofeedback clinicians work with athletes to reduce stress and enhance athletic performance. Many athletes have been turning to neurofeedback to help confidence (self-belief), cognitive abilities and focus. A new Netflix documentary gives us a glimpse of NFL athletes using neurofeedback for improved performance: Quarterbacks, Kirk Cousins talks about how neurofeedback optimizes his athletic abilities. Studies in this field reveal compelling evidence of the advantages neurofeedback training offers for psychophysiological well-being, and stress management. The article below is a scientific review of research on the efficacy of neurofeedback training and discusses the positive impacts for athletes. The Use of Neurofeedback in Sports Training: Systematic Review: PMC10136619 3 WAYS TO USE NEUROFEEDBACK TRAINING TO IMPROVE SPORTS PERFORMANCEClick on the Photo slide to read more about the professional athlete's experience using neurofeedback for sports performance: Neurofeedback training helps regulate brain function, which improves an athlete’s ability to perform at their best. Neurofeedback training is safe for all ages, and many amateur and professional athletes use neurofeedback training to enhance their sports performance. Click on the slideshow to read more about how these athletes used neurofeedback training to excel in their sport.
I am accepting new clients, and I am seeing neurofeedback clients in the office. I am adding fully vaccinated and masked clients in-person. I also offer phone/video
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