Frequently Asked Questions

Will my health insurance cover therapy?

We accept and are a preferred provider this medical insurance plan: Premera Blue Cross/Blue Shield.

Should you choose to utilize out of network benefits, you will be provided a superbill to send to your insurance company for reimbursement of paid services.

We also accept self-pay patients. All self-pay clients are required to pay at the time service is rendered and may receive a same-day payment discount.

We accept and work with clients utilizing Violent Crimes Compensation benefits for Alaskan residents.

Medicaid and Medicare: I do not accept Medicaid or Medicare nor bill Medicaid or Medicare. Places around Anchorage that may accept Medicaid or Medicare are: Anchorage Community Mental Health Services (ACMHS), Providence, Denali Family Services and Alaska Child and Family. Sliding scale services are located at Alaska Family Counseling, UAA Psychological Services Center (907) 786-1795 and for couples and family services contact Coastal Wellness and Counseling, LLC (907) 917-0191.

What are your current rates for a session?

Consultation or Supervision for professionals

EMDR consultation - $60/hr

Clinical supervision - $80/hr

Please inquiry about same day, self-pay rates. Payment is expected either before or on the day the services are provided. If you feel that we are a good fit but are unsure if you can pay the full fee, we can discuss payment options.

All clients utilizing the same day pay option, is entitled to a good faith estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.

Payment can be made at the time of session via cash, credit card, debt card, or HSA /FSA via Ivy Pay or Stripe.

Please inquire with your insurance carrier directly regarding any prior authorizations, deductibles, co-pays, or coinsurance prior to scheduling an appointment. Below are some helpful questions to ask about insurance benefits:

Policy effective date?

What is the Outpatient Mental Health Office Visit co-pay or coinsurance?

What is the deductible?

What is the out-of-pocket maximum (OOP max)?

Do deductible, co-pays & co-insurance apply toward my OOP max?

How much of the deductible has been met this year?

Do I need a referral for any mental health services? If yes, who needs to refer me?

Is J.Peck Counseling LLC in-network? If out-of-network what is the out-of-network coverage?

Are outpatient mental health services delivered via telemedicine covered?

Why self-pay?

Your investment with self-pay has many advantages. You choose the therapist and services that fit your needs and allows them to provide you with individualized services and more care and attention. Other advantages include:

Information is not shared with third parties, such as insurance companies. So that means your privacy and confidentiality are much more protected.
Stigma of diagnosis can be avoided.
Sliding scales can be offered to self-pay clients. This means that self-paying clients can actually pay less than those who pay with insurance.
Some insurance companies only cover a certain amount of time. Self-pay clients are able to choose the focus, duration, and frequency of therapy. You are even allowed to choose the length of session.

What is your cancellation policy?

Life happens and sometimes you may not be able to attend a scheduled session. Please try to cancel or reschedule your appointment at least 24 hours in advance. If you do not attend a scheduled session or cancel 24 hours before your session, I will cancel future sessions until we are able to discuss options.

If you have a second no-show or late cancellation to our scheduled session time, you may be charged $75. Insurance will not reimburse for missed appointments.

Didn’t find the answers to your questions? Reach out and I’ll be happy to help you with anything you need.