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Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQs)
Q: How do I begin?
A: You can call my office -- 410-544-9564 – with any questions you may have or to schedule an appointment. If you prefer, you may email me @ bzsherman@comcast.net. You can send email either directly or through the link in this website. Be aware that email is NOT confidential. Please limit email communications to administrative issues, without including any private information.
Q: Who will answer my phone call or email message?
A: I will personally respond to all phone calls and emails, generally within less than 24 hours.
Q: What are your office hours?
A: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. My last routine appointment of the day is generally 3 p.m.
Q: Do you take insurance?
A: I do not participate with any insurance company. Most insurance plans do provide for out-of-network benefits with non-participating providers.
Marriage counseling is NOT something that will be reimbursable by insurance.
For other services, I am happy to provide you with a Superbill, which is a statement that includes all the codes and information that your insurance company needs from me in order to process your claim and consider it for reimbursement. You would pay me the full fee at the time of your appointment and then submit the Superbill to your insurance company. (NOTE: Medicare will not allow you to submit claims for services by a provider, like me, who is "Opted Out".)
It’s a good idea for you to check (before scheduling an appointment) on what kinds of benefits are in your insurance contract and how you are likely to be reimbursed. It’s also a good idea for you to find out what if any pre-authorizations, referrals, or treatment reports may be required by your insurer.
Q: How long are sessions?
A: Most sessions are 45-50 minutes long, with the last few minutes for scheduling and paying. Extended sessions are sometimes scheduled; they are billed proportionately. (for example, double session = double fee)
Q: What are your fees?
A: A regular 45-50 minute session for individual therapy is $150.
A regular 45-50 minute session of couples/family therapy is $175.
All initial sessions are $200.
Q: Do you take credit cards?
A: Yes. You may pay by cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express. There is no surcharge for using a credit card.
Q: Do you prescribe medication?
A: No. The law in Maryland (and in most states) does not permit psychologists to prescribe medication. Prescriptions are generally written by physicians, like your Primary Care Provider or a psychiatrist.
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