Text Matt at 301-741-3464 to set up a brief free phone consult
How can I help you?
Depression & Anxiety
Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at some point in our lives. Depression and anxiety are often the results of relational problems. Through counseling, we are able to work together to help you recover the motivation, perspective, and joy that you once had in your life. From there, agency and purpose carry you on to the next chapter of your life.
Environmental Trauma
We see serious events around us and in the news, such as the continued fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and war in Europe affect our mental health, even if we don't have an up-close connection to these crises. Political conflicts on the global stage and in our person-to-person connections can leave us feeling disconnected, anxious, and depressed. The stress that comes from hypervigilance about our health and our safety can weigh heavily on us without us even knowing it. Talking through these feelings can be therapeutic.
Relational Authenticity
My approach to counseling is rooted in my commitment to relational authenticity with each client I see. I bring my authentic self into the session. In this way, you see me as my closest friends see me. I meet you where you are and join with you as you walk this next part of your journey.
Couples Counseling
Disconnection of any kind hurts. Chronic disconnection leads to isolation and depression. When two partners are at odds with each other, they are disconnected emotionally and relationally. Couples who are ready to begin the process of reconnection by entering into couples counseling, need to know that their relationship becomes the client in the room. My relational approach will focus on repairing mutual empathy, relational authenticity, and mutual empowerment in your relationship. These three pillars of growth fostering relationships create space in the relationship for compassion, trust, and hope. Until that happens, I'm okay holding hope for you, confident that you'll be able to take it and make it your own.
Services, Fees, and Insurance
Teletherapy Services
In 2019, the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists changed the rules to allow licensed counselors to provide their clinical services via HIPAA compliant video conferencing platforms. At this time, all of my counseling services are provided remotely. you can read the State of Maryland's regulations regarding telehealth services by clicking this link.
Fees
My fees are as follows:
- Psychotherapy (16-37 mins) $60
- Psychotherapy (38-52 mins) $125
- Psychotherapy (53 and over mins) $190
- Intake session (up to 90 mins) $190
- Crisis psychotherapy (first hour) $190
- Crisis psychotherapy (each additional 30 min increment) $60
- Family/conjoint therapy (up to 52 mins) $190
- Group therapy with multiple families (up to 1 hour) $75 per family per session
- Group therapy (individual) $45
- Missed appointment fee $50 to be paid by next scheduled session
Insurance Information
I am currently a credentialed provider with the following:
- Optum - United Healthcare, United Behavioral Health
- Cigna/Evernorth
- CareFirst BlueCross/BlueShield
- BlueCross/BlueShield Medicare
- Amerihealth Caritas
- DC Medicaid
- Maryland Department of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)
Copayments
You can make your copayments directly using the links provided on this website, or by logging into their client portal. If you choose you use the payment feature in the Client Portal, be assured that your credit card information will not be saved or stored for future use.
I also accept direct payments via CashApp, Venmo, Square, and personal check. Click "Make a Payment" at the top of the page to make a payment.
Receipts
You can access your account balance at any time via the Client Portal. You can also download a full balance sheet in the Client Portal.
Copays and Deductibles
Health insurance isn't easy to understand. To be honest, I usually have to look up what things mean before I answer any questions. But two things are important to understand--copayments (or copays) and deductibles.
Copays
When I become credentialed with an insurance company, I agree to accept what they think my services are worth. That is called the "allowable rate." Insurance companies split that allowable rate with you. For example, let's say Acme Insurance Agency decides that I have to accept $100 for an hour session with a client. Now let's assume that Acme says that your plan requires you to pay $45 per session as a copay. That means that Acme will only pay me $55 for that session. Your copay, therefore, makes up 45% of my fee. Copays are a flat rate you are required to pay for each session.
Deductibles
So, what is a deductible? Your deductible is a set amount of out-of-pocket expense that your insurance plan requires you to pay before they will begin to pay the provider the allowable rate. So, let's say Acme says you have a $1,000 deductible. This means that you have to pay the first $1,000 of any bills submitted to Acme before they pay me or any other healthcare provider. So, if you see me and a podiatrist, and we both have allowable rates of $100, you will need to pay the first $1,000 of invoices that are submitted to Acme by the podiatrist and me collectively. To keep it simple, let's say that you see me 5 times and the podiatrist 5 times, each with an allowable rate of $100 per session/appointment. Your deductible of $1,000 would then be satisfied by you by way of the $100 payments paid to the podiatrist ($500) and me ($500). After your deductible is met, then your copay kicks in, if you have one. Some insurance policies require the subscriber (you) to only pay the deductible; while other insurance policies require a small copay after your deductible is met.
Bottom Line:
Every insurance plan is different. So, please check with your insurance company before you see me for the first time to see if you have a deductible that hasn't been met yet, if you have a copay for each session, and what that copay amount is. Please plan on paying your copay before each session. Sometimes sessions go the full hour which leaves no time for me to ask if you paid your copay or not. I hope that sounds fair to you.
Ready to change your life?
If you are ready to take your first steps toward improving your mental health and healing your relationships, you can either email me at matt@inertiacounseling.com, text me at (301) 741-3464, or click the link below.
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