Clinician accepts the following insurances for Individual and Couples Therapy at this time through Alma (https://helloalma.com).

• Optum (United Healthcare, Oxford Health Plans, Oscar, Surest, AllSavers UHC, etc.)

• Point32Health (Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts Health Plan)

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA (BCBS)

• Aetna

• Cigna

* As other insurances are accepted (if/when applicable), clients will be notified accordingly by clinician and website will be updated.

 

Clinician's Alma profile is located here: https://secure.helloalma.com/providers/tara-gould/ . Potential insurance clients can contact clinician directly via phone or email (see contact information) and do not need to go through the Alma link.

 

Clinician accepts Private Pay for all other clientele and does offer a sliding scale for Private Pay clientele based on need (talk to clinician during consult for more information).

 

Individual and Couples Therapy: $150 per 50 minute session (paid on day of appointment).

*$50 fee for any cancellations made less than 24 hrs in advance of scheduled appointment.

Reiki: See 'Reiki' tab (at top of page) or click on name to be brought to page for cost and payment methods accepted.

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Clinician is currently offering 50% off for all private pay Veterans, Active Military, First Responders (i.e. Law Enforcement, Firefighters, EMT's and Paramedics), Medical Doctors, Nurses and their immediate family members seeking services.*

*Thank you for your service; you are appreciated more than you know! In order to obtain discount, please provide proof of service prior to first visit.

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Clinician will provide a Superbill upon request if your insurance carrier reimburses for out-of-network providers (it is the client's responsibility to verify if your insurance reimburses for out-of-network providers and to submit claims for reimbursement accordingly).  A Superbill is a detailed invoice/receipt outlining the services a client receives, which can be submitted to your insurer for reimbursement if it meets all necessary criteria. NOTE: In order to meet reimbursement criteria, client MUST meet the criteria for a mental health diagnosis, per the DSM-5-TR (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Ed., Text Revision). Any diagnoses made will be kept on file with clinician and will be listed on the Superbill to show eligibility for reimbursement. 

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Q: When is a Superbill NOT appropriate?

A: When you are utilizing in-network insurance; when client wishes to keep their therapy private from any 3rd party (i.e., health record, insurance company, personal relation, etc.) - (any exceptions to this are listed in the privacy policy listed below in Contacts); when client does not meet criteria for a mental health diagnosis, as insurance will not reimburse without a mental health diagnosis; and when your insurance does not reimburse for out-of-network providers.

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Q: Why would someone prefer to be private pay, without using insurance (either in-network or out-of-network)?

A: There is no need to submit an official mental health diagnosis to client's health record; insurance will not be able to dictate limits on how many sessions you may attend; you will be able to engage in simple talk and problem solving/validation without having to qualify for a mental health diagnosis; and freedom to engage in your therapy at your own pace, without feeling pressured for outcomes.

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