​Happy & Well Human, LLC

About My Practice

I work with adults who are seeking meaningful change in one or more areas of their lives, and who desire relief from current or past stressful experiences. I offer telehealth services to individuals residing anywhere in Oregon, using a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. Video sessions provide the convenience and comfort of accessing therapy from home.

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Session Fees

• Intake & Assessment Appointment: $225

• Follow-Up Session (55 minutes): $200

• ​Follow-Up Session (45 minutes): $175​

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A “no hassle/cash pay” discount is available for clients who pay privately and do not use insurance or request reimbursement.

A limited number of sliding scale spots are available for clients experiencing financial hardship.

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Please contact me for details about which rate applies to your situation.​

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Insurance & Superbills

I am in the process of becoming an in-network provider with United Behavioral Health and Moda. The exact dates are unknown at this time, so please inquire if one of these is your insurance carrier. 

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If you have out-of-network insurance benefits and a qualifying mental health diagnosis, I am happy to provide a superbill for possible reimbursement. You are welcome in my practice whether or not you have a mental health diagnosis.

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Why Some Clients Choose Not to Use Insurance

Some clients prefer to pay privately for therapy rather than use their insurance benefits. Reasons may include a desire for increased privacy and confidentiality, avoiding a mental health diagnosis on their medical record, or greater flexibility in choosing a provider and treatment approach. Paying privately may also allow clients to access services without restrictions imposed by insurance, such as session limits or requirements for medical necessity.

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Telehealth & Scheduling

All sessions are offered through secure telehealth, making it easy and comfortable to access support from anywhere in Oregon. Sessions are typically scheduled weekly or every other week, based on your needs, to support continuity of care and progress. Online payment options are available.

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Good Faith Estimate Notice

Under federal law, health care providers must give clients who do not have insurance or are not using insurance an estimate of expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy.

• You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency health care services.

• You can ask for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service or at any time during treatment.

• If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Save a copy of your Estimate.

• For more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, or how to dispute a bill, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.

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Notice of Privacy Policy

This notice describes how health information may be used and disclosed, and how you can access this information.

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My Commitment to Your Privacy:
Your health information is personal, and I am committed to protecting it. I maintain records of the care and services you receive to provide quality care and comply with legal requirements. This notice applies to all records generated by this practice and explains your rights regarding your health information.

I am required by law to:

• Keep your protected health information (PHI) private.

• Provide you with this notice of my legal duties and privacy practices.

• Follow the terms of the notice currently in effect.

• Update this notice as needed; new versions will be available upon request and on my website.

How I May Use and Disclose Health Information:

• Treatment, Payment, and Health Care Operations: I may use or disclose your PHI for treatment, payment, and health care operations without your written authorization.

• Legal Proceedings: I may disclose PHI in response to a court or administrative order, or as required by law.

Certain Uses and Disclosures Require Your Authorization:

• Psychotherapy Notes: Use or disclosure of psychotherapy notes requires your authorization except for specific legal or treatment purposes.

• Marketing/Sale of PHI: I do not use PHI for marketing or sell PHI.

Certain Uses and Disclosures Do Not Require Your Authorization:

• As required by law (e.g., reporting abuse, public health activities, health oversight, law enforcement, research, government functions, workers' compensation).

• Appointment reminders and information about health-related benefits or services.

Disclosures to Family, Friends, or Others:
I may share PHI with individuals involved in your care unless you object.

Your Rights Regarding Your PHI:

• Request Limits: You may ask me to restrict certain uses or disclosures, though I am not required to agree.

• Request Restrictions for Out-of-Pocket Payments: You can request restrictions on disclosures if you pay for services out-of-pocket in full.

• Choose How I Contact You: You may request specific communication methods or addresses.

• Access Your PHI: You can request a copy or summary of your medical records, except psychotherapy notes.

• Get a List of Disclosures: You may request a list of disclosures made in the past six years, except for treatment, payment, or health care operations.

• Correct or Update Your PHI: You can request corrections; I will respond within 60 days.

• Request a Copy of This Notice: Available in paper or electronic format.

Effective Date:
This notice is effective as of 1/1/18.

HIPAA Complaints:
To file a HIPAA complaint, contact OCR at OCRMail@hhs.gov or call 1-800-368-1019 (TDD: 1-800-537-7697).