Frequently Asked Questions
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I whole heartedly believe that food is not meant to be stressful, anxiety provoking or riddled with guilt and shame. Regardless of what your story is, I want to help bring ease and pleasure back to eating. Together, we will explore your relationship with food, and discover together what is getting in the way of finding long-term food freedom. I strive to create meaningful connections with my clients that foster trust, hope, safety and empower you to show up authentically. We will together uncover how your life experiences have shaped your current relationship with food and your body, helping you move away from negativity and confusion to trust and gratitude.
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Sessions are client-centered and client led. I feel that it is very important for me to meet my clients where they are and walk alongside them as they make their own discoveries around healing their relationship with food and body. Sessions are either held in my office in Columbia, MD, or via a HIPAA compliant platform. I often eat with my clients to create new memories around food by providing a safe environment, gentle accountability and support. I am happy to include family members, partners, and anyone else important to you, in sessions if they are a vital part of your support team, or you feel that they could use additional guidance in how to best help you.
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I am an out-of-network provider. I will provide detailed superbills on a monthly basis for potential out-of-network reimbursement. I am empathetic to the fact that treatment can be expensive. I have had to navigate out-of-network providers for my children at various points in time and do realize the financial stress it can cause. However, being an out-of-network provider allows me to take on a small caseload, so I can give you the time and care you deserve. I also do not want insurance companies determining the length of care you receive, or what treatment looks like for you.
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I offer every prospective client a complimentary 15-minute discovery call. This will give you the opportunity to ask me any questions you have, share a bit about your story and what is bringing you to my space. From there, we can determine if we are a good fit. I firmly believe that in order for healing to take place, there needs to be the right fit between provider and client. I frequently collaborate with, and am well connected within the nutrition community. If we do not end up working together, I am happy to help guide you to other providers that may be a better option for you!
Still have questions? Please contact me.
Good Faith Estimate
Effective January 1, 2022, a ruling went into effect called the "No Surprises Act" which requires practitioners to provide a "Good Faith Estimate" about out-of-network care. The Good Faith Estimate works to show the cost of items and services that are reasonably expected for your health care needs for an item or service, a diagnosis, and a reason for treatment. The estimate is based on information known at the time the estimate was created. The Good Faith Estimate does not include any unknown or unexpected costs that may arise during treatment. You could be charged more if complications or special circumstances occur and will be provided a new "Good Faith Estimate" should this occur. If this happens, federal law allows you to dispute (appeal) the bill if you and your provider have not previously talked about the change and you have not been given an updated good faith estimate.
Under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act (PHSA), health care providers and health care facilities are required to inform individuals who are not enrolled in a plan or coverage or a Federal health care program, or not seeking to file a claim with their plan or coverage both orally and in writing of their ability, upon request, or at the time of scheduling health care items and services to receive a "Good Faith Estimate" of expected charges.
You will be provided a Good Faith Estimate within 1 business day of your initial appointment. You have the right to a GFE as a patient.