Client Information & Notices

Session Fees

The standard out-of-pocket fee for a 53–60 minute psychotherapy session is $175.

Fees for longer sessions, ketamine support, or other services will be discussed and agreed upon before the service is provided.

Medical evaluation, prescribing, medication, monitoring, and facility charges associated with ketamine treatment are billed separately by the medical provider or clinic. My fee covers psychotherapy services only.

Insurance

I currently accept:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Enrollment is currently in progress with:

• Blue Care Network

• Priority Health

• Aetna

BCN, Aetna and Priority Health cannot be billed as in-network until my participation and effective dates are confirmed. Please contact me for the most current information.

Insurance participation and coverage can vary among plans, employer groups, and behavioral-health networks. Being in network with an insurance company does not guarantee that every service will be covered under your particular plan.

Before beginning therapy, I recommend contacting your insurer to ask:

• Is Christian Smith, LMSW, in network with my specific plan?

• Does my plan cover outpatient telehealth psychotherapy?

• What are my deductible, copayment, and coinsurance?

• Do I need prior authorization or a referral?

• Are there limits on session length, frequency, or number of visits?

I will help verify your benefits when possible, but information provided by an insurer is not a guarantee of payment. You are responsible for costs not covered by your plan.

Self-Pay and Good Faith Estimates

You may choose to pay privately whether or not you have insurance.

If you do not have insurance or do not intend to use insurance you have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate explaining the expected cost of your care.

If you receive a bill from a provider that is at least $400 more than that provider’s Good Faith Estimate, you may be able to dispute the charge through the federal patient-provider dispute process.

You may request a Good Faith Estimate before scheduling or at any time during treatment.

Telehealth

Telehealth psychotherapy is available to clients located in Michigan. Telehealth has benefits and limitations, including the possibility of technical interruptions and reduced privacy depending on your location. These considerations will be reviewed during informed consent.

Privacy and Confidentiality

Your privacy is important. Information about the use and disclosure of protected health information is available in the Notice of Privacy Practices.

Email, text messages, website forms, and voicemail should not be used to communicate highly sensitive clinical information. Current clients should use the SimplePractice portal whenever possible.

Website and Professional Relationship

Information on this website is educational and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or emergency care.

Visiting this website, sending a message, or scheduling a consultation does not by itself establish a therapist-client relationship. That relationship begins after we determine that working together is appropriate and complete the informed-consent and intake process.

Crisis and Emergency Care

Humaning Psychotherapy does not provide emergency or 24-hour crisis response. Email, voicemail, and portal messages are not continuously monitored.

If you are in immediate danger or unable to remain safe:

• Call 911

• Call or text 988

• Go to the nearest emergency department

Practice Information

Humaning Psychotherapy
Christian Smith, LMSW
A registered assumed name of Christian Smith Psychotherapy LLC
Telehealth psychotherapy throughout Michigan