FAQs

My office is conveniently located in Lake Elmo, on the NE corner of Radio Dr and 94 near Woodbury, and only about a 10-minute drive from St. Paul.

I do offer online sessions, however I would strongly encourage consideration of carving out time to make the trip to the office for therapeutic work. My depth-oriented and experiential approach to therapy relies heavily on non-verbal communication and relational energy, which can be challenging to fully capture through a screen.

At the very beginning of the intake session I’ll review some highlights of the paperwork you signed beforehand, including informed consent, the limits to confidentiality, key policies of my practice, and answer any questions you may have. 

After that, my main priority is building the therapeutic relationship. 

We’ll talk about what brought you to therapy, the experiences you’ve had in your life that may have set the stage for what you’re feeling now, the goals you’re looking to achieve, and how we might accomplish those together.

As long as you need!

Below, you’ll find my current fees for services, effective January 1, 2025:

• Intake session: $200

• Weekly sessions (55-minutes): $175

• Weekly sessions (38-53 minutes): $150

All fees are due at the time of service.

My late-cancel or no-show fee of $50 is charged to the card on file if notice is not given at least 24 hours in advance of your scheduled session.

I am currently in-network with the following insurance plans:

• BlueCross/BlueShield of MN (BCBS) 

• Optum:

  • Medica

  • Surest

  • United Behavioral Health (UBH)

  • United Healthcare (UHC)

  • UMR

I'd encourage you to check with your insurance company before we meet to determine what out-of-pocket costs you may be responsible for, such as your deductible or any copays. To provide the most accurate estimate, your insurance company might ask for the in-network provider's name and location and a "CPT code" of the service you're asking about:

• Claims will be billed through Ryan Drewianka, MA, LPCC and/or Telos Counseling.

• The CPT codes that we will most often use are:

  • 90791 (psychiatric diagnostic evaluation (our first session))

  • 90837 (53+ minute session)

  • 90834 (38-52 minute session).

If I'm not in-network with your insurance, don’t despair! You may be able to utilize your out-of-network benefits in a way that still makes therapy affordable. I would still encourage you to contact your insurance company and ask the following questions:

• Do I have out-of-network benefits for counseling services?

• What is my out-of-network deductible?

• How do I submit for reimbursement?

I can provide you with a detailed receipt that you can submit to your insurance company that will allow you to recoup some of the costs of therapy.

Regardless of whether you utilize in-network or out-of-network benefits, you can still use your HSA/FSA card as a tax-advantaged way to pay for therapy services. If you have any further questions please feel free to schedule a consultation call and we can discuss further.

Payment for therapy services is handled securely through Sessions Health, which is the electronic healthcare records system I use. During the onboarding process you will be asked to enter any credit, debit, HSA, or FSA card, which will be securely saved for any subsequent payments, such as session fees or insurance copays.

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost, including mental healthcare. ​Under the "No Surprised Act," 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.

Although booking appointments directly online is reserved for current clients only, the process to begin therapy is simple!

You can conveniently schedule a free 20-minute consultation call by clicking here and filling out the form, to which I will reply within one business day with available times for us to chat.

During our consultation I’ll ask you to briefly share what led you to reach out, and I’ll also be more than happy to answer any questions you have. If you feel like I’m the right fit for your needs, we’ll wrap up our phone call by scheduling our first session and I’ll share what you can expect for next steps.

Since I’m often in a session or focused on administrative work outside of sessions, email is my preferred method of communication; however, I can also be reached via phone, text, or the contact form on my website. Regardless of how you contact me, I will get back to you within one business day.