Frequently Asked Questions
How much does therapy cost?
Please contact me for information about my rates.
Do you accept insurance?
I am not in-network with any insurance providers. You can use your Out of Network benefits, in which I provide a Superbill which you can submit to your insurance for reimbursement of services (your reimbursement rate may vary and you may have to first meet a deductible - speak to your insurance to ask). I am happy to answer any questions about how this process works and how to make it as smooth as possible.
Do I have to reside in California to be a patient?
Yes, you must live in California in order to be a patient - at this time, I cannot accept patients from out of state. However, you do not have to be local to the Bay Area within the state.
Do you offer in-person services?
No, I only offer telehealth services at this time.
How Does Setting Up Therapy Work?
After contacting Dr. Brosof, she will set up a free 15-minute initial consultation phone call to learn more about your needs and answer any questions, including cost for all services. After that call, if both parties decide to proceed, she will schedule a two-hour telehealth intake appointment to get a detailed account of your needs. Dr. Brosof will then discuss the best options for treatment with you, including setting up regular therapy with Dr. Brosof, if appropriate. You will receive Good Faith Estimates for both the intake appointment, as well as therapy appointments once they are scheduled.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
● You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
● Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.
● If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
● Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 800-985-3059.
What is Evidence-Based Treatment?
Evidence-based treatments are psychological treatment approaches that have been rigorously tested by researchers to show that they benefit most patients. Evidence-based treatments use principles that we know are more likely to lead to recovery, with the ability to be tailored to individual needs.
NOTICE TO CONSUMERS:
The Department of Consumer Affairs’ Board of Psychology receives and responds to questions and complaints regarding the practice of psychology. If you have questions or complaints, you may contact the board by email at bopmail@dca.ca.gov, on the Internet at www.psychboard.ca.gov, by calling (866) 503-3221, or by writing to the following address: Board of Psychology
1625 North Market Street, Ste N-215 Sacramento, CA 95834