Green Coast Counseling FAQs

Individual Counseling

• Individual Intake Session (50-55 min) $195

• Individual Session (50-55 min) $185

We currently accept Premera insurance for individual counseling. For all other insurance providers, you may be eligible for reimbursement for out-of-network- benefits. Learn more in our “Do You Accept Insurance?” FAQ.

We currently only accept Premera Blue Cross insurance.

For other insurance providers, clinicians at Green Coast Counseling are considered an Out of Network provider for many insurance plans. Depending on your current health insurance provider you may be eligible for out-of-network benefits.

You are 100% responsible for working with your insurance if you choose to use out-of-network benefits, we do not check for your benefits.

Questions to ask your insurance provider:

• Will I be reimbursed for seeing a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA) as an out-of-network provider?

• How much of the fee is reimbursed for out-of-network providers?

• What is my deductible for out-of-network benefits?

• Have I met my deductible out-of-network benefits?

• What paperwork do I need to complete to receive out-of-network benefits?

• How long will it take to be reimbursed for sessions after I have submitted my claims out-of-network benefits?

• Is approval required from my primary care physician out-of-network providers?

• Are mental/behavioral health services covered by my out-of-network benefits?

• Current Procedural Terminology/CPT codes used by GCC:

  • 90791 – Intake, first session

  • 90834 – Psychotherapy, 45-52 minutes

  • 90837 – Psychotherapy, 53+ minutes

Important credentials and numbers

• Samantha McCann

  • WA State License: MC61416701

  • NPI: 1700521127

• Simranjit (Sonia) Chavez

  • WA State License: MC61416727

  • NPI: 1114663630

GCC is unable to provide information regarding your specific insurance coverage. You are responsible for all session fees.

If you do not have Premera but would like to use your out-of-network (OON) insurance benefits from another provider, contact them directly to find out your out-of-network (OON) coverage prior to scheduling your appointment.

Debit cards, HSA cards, and credit cards are all accepted. Payment is processed on day of service.

We see clients on a weekly basis. Weekly sessions support the establishment and growth of a relationship that fosters consistency and trust, which are integral to your success in therapy. After you have met your initial goals, you and your therapist can decide if biweekly sessions are right for you.

Monthly sessions will be considered for long term clients who feel they have met their goals and wish to meet for maintenance purposes. These sessions are not regularly scheduled and appointment times are based on therapist availability.

CANCELLATION POLICY

You must cancel your appointment 48 hours in advance of the scheduled appointment time. You will be charged the full amount of the session for missed appointments or failing to cancel 48 hours prior to your appointment. No-calls and no-shows will be charged the full session fee.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

You are expected to arrive at your scheduled appointment time. If you are more than 15 minutes late, the session will be canceled and you will be charged the full session fee. If you communicate that you are going to be late, the therapist will determine if the session can be conducted.

If you cancel two appointments in a row, you may risk losing your reserved appointment time. You get out of counseling what you put in and regular attendance is part of your commitment to yourself.

Green Coast Counseling offers a limited number of reduced fee spots for those looking for lower cost counseling. Please contact us regarding availability.

You an also check out Open Path Collective for available therapists offering sliding scale rates.