Patient First Care: Reclaiming Your Treatment
Sunnyside Comprehensive Care operates outside of the traditional insurance network. This is a deliberate choice. Not to limit who I can work with, but to protect the quality and privacy of the care I provide.
When we remove insurance companies from the equation, the only relationship that matters is the one between you and me. We aren't answering to an algorithm or a third-party payer. We are answering only to your health and your goals.
Psychiatric Services & Care Options
Tailored Visits, Transparent Options
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$325
A comprehensive first visit focused on understanding your medical and psychiatric history, current symptoms, and concerns. Together, we identify your goals and develop an initial, personalized medication and treatment plan.
Scheduled for 60 minutes.
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$200
For established patients. These visits focus on reviewing your response to treatment, discussing ongoing symptoms or concerns, and adjusting medications or care plans as needed. Progress, goals, and next steps are reassessed together.
Additional time spent with a focus on psychotherapy techniques by exploring thoughts, emotions, and behaviors impacting your mental health. Together, we build insight and develop coping strategies that support meaningful, lasting change.
Scheduled for 45 minutes.
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$150
For established patients. These visits focus on reviewing your response to treatment, discussing ongoing symptoms or concerns, and adjusting medications as needed. Progress, goals, and next steps are reassessed together.
Scheduled for 30 minutes.
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$200
During this visit, we review your GeneSight pharmacogenetic test results and discuss how it fits into your current treatment. Please note that the cost of the GeneSight test itself is billed separately by GeneSight and is not included in this visit fee.
Scheduled for 45 minutes.
By operating as a private-pay practice, I am choosing to prioritize your experience over the requirements of insurance networks who ultimately do not care about your health. This model allows me to offer:
Why My Practice Model is Designed for You
Radical Transparency: You know exactly what you are paying for. There are no surprise bills from insurance companies, no claim denials, and no hidden in vs out-of-network confusion.
True Autonomy: We make decisions based on what you actually need, not what an insurance company is willing to cover. Your treatment plan is ours to create, refine, and change.
More Time: Without the pressure to see as many patients as possible per day, we have the space for thoughtful, unhurried, and comprehensive care.
Privacy: In an insurance-based model, your sensitive mental health information must be shared with third parties for billing and "medical necessity" reviews. With private pay, your clinical details remain strictly between us.
Direct, Human Access: You won’t find any chatbots, automated triage systems, or generic "help desk" replies here. When you reach out with a question, the response comes directly from me.
Ready to Begin?
If you are ready for a different kind of care—one that truly prioritizes your time, your privacy, and your path to feeling better—I invite you to schedule our first appointment together.
I’m accepting new patients. Current wait time: 1 week.
Service & Model FAQs
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At Sunnyside, it means high-touch care. It means I am a dedicated partner in your mental health journey. You aren't just getting 15 minutes of my time every few month. You are getting a clinician who understands your history, monitors your progress closely and is available to collaborate on your plan as your life changes. It’s about accessibility and depth, not luxury.
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Sunnyside Comprehensive Care is a private pay practice, which means I do not work with insurance companies directly. I provide superbills for out-of-network (OON) reimbursement.
Being private pay allows me to carry a smaller caseload, meaning I am able to give you the time, attention, and care that you deserve. Additionally, you are able to maintain greater privacy and control of the treatment you receive.
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I completely understand that cost is a primary concern. When we look at private-pay care, it is common to focus solely on the upfront price, but I encourage my patients to look at the "cost of staying stuck."
We often forget that the traditional healthcare revolving door—repeated co-pays for ineffective treatments, time off work to manage symptoms, and the ongoing, heavy toll of feeling "fine" but not thriving—is also a significant expense.
The private pay model is designed for people who are ready to stop the cycle of not getting better. You aren't just paying for an hour of time; you are investing in yourself and in a result-oriented partnership that prioritizes getting you back to yourself as efficiently as possible.
When you consider the long-term impact on your career, your education, and your quality of life, the question isn't just "What is the cost of care?" but rather, "What is the cost of another year spent suffering in silence?"
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Cost should not prevent access to care. A limited number of sliding scale appointments are available. Payment plans may also be arranged for those who need additional flexibility. Please reach out to me for more information.
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A card is kept in your secure, HIPAA-compliant medical record and is charged automatically when your visit is completed. I accept all major types of cards and HSA/FSA payments.
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You will receive a superbill after every visit. You may submit this to your insurer for reimbursement. Click here for more information on OON reimbursement.
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Under the law, as a healthcare provider, I will give patients who do not have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
This estimate is called a "Good Faith Estimate" and explains how much your services will cost. Here are a few key things you should know about your Good Faith Estimate:
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.
You may ensure that I give you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 3 business days before your visit. You can also ask me for a Good Faith Estimate prior to scheduling.
If you receive a bill that is $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
It's recommended that you save a copy of your Good Faith Estimate for your records.
For further information, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 800-985-3059.