Costs, insurance & visits

Types of therapy, costs, insurance and what to look for when choosing a therapist in San Francisco.

Psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner, insurance or self-pay, in person or telehealth: how to find the right fit in the Bay Area.

Thinking about paying out of pocket for psychiatric care? Here’s how private pay works, what it costs and who it’s a good fit for.

Your PPO may reimburse part of your private pay psychiatry visits. Here’s how superbills and out-of-network benefits work, step by step.

A step-by-step look at your first appointment, from intake forms to your treatment plan, so you know what to expect.

What “LGBTQ-affirming” really means, questions to ask before your first visit, and how to find a gay-friendly psychiatrist in San Francisco who gets it.

Your rights as a self-pay patient, what a Good Faith Estimate includes and what to do if your bill is higher.

Questions to ask about in-network, out-of-network and self-pay options so you can choose care that fits your budget.

A free 15-minute consult is a low-pressure way to see if we’re a good fit. Here’s how it works.

The differences between psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners and therapists, and how to choose the right fit.

How insurance coverage works for psychiatric visits, which plans we’re in network with, and how to use out-of-network benefits.

What to expect from online psychiatric visits, what you’ll need, and how prescriptions work.