Do you accept insurance?

I am an out-of-network provider and do not accept insurance. After each session, you can access statements for insurance reimbursement via your client portal to submit for out-of-network benefits through your insurer. Payment for the full session is expected at the time of the appointment by credit card only.

What are the fees?

Individual Therapy:

$275 for initial session (Comprehensive diagnostic assessment and treatment planning, 60 minute session, CPT Code 90791-95)

$235 for follow-up sessions (45 minute session, CPT Code 90834-95)

Couples Therapy:

$250 (45 minute session, CPT Code 90847-95)

$275 (60 minute session, CPT Code 90847-95)

Phone calls:

11-20 minutes: $130

21-30 minutes: $180

31-45 minutes: $235

46-60 minutes: $275

Please note that once a year, rates are typically raised by $10.

What is the Cancellation Policy?

If you need to cancel your appointment, please do so at your earliest opportunity. There is a 24 hour cancellation policy. Sessions canceled within 24 hours will be subject to a late cancellation fee.

Do you offer telehealth?

Yes! Currently, all sessions are telehealth. The telehealth platform can be used on a phone, computer, or tablet. The platform is HIPAA compliant and fully secure for your protection and confidentiality.

How much do the workshops cost?

Picking the right program for your organization requires keeping the goals and needs of your community in mind. Dr. Skowron Romano is happy to work together to implement the best program to suit the needs of your group. Consider things like:

1. the amount of time available to dedicate to wellness programming,

2. who the participants may be

3. the wellness objectives to achieve.

A consultation call will start the conversation towards meeting your wellness needs. Cost will depend on specifics of the program. Estimate of cost: 1 hour workshop $500 per hour. Ongoing workshops. Fee is decided after consultation.

What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychological treatment that has been demonstrated to be effective for a range of problems including depression, anxiety disorders, marital problems, and sleep issues. Numerous research studies suggest that CBT leads to significant improvement in functioning and quality of life. In many studies, CBT has been demonstrated to be as effective as, or more effective than, other forms of psychological therapy or psychiatric medications.

What is Mind-Body Medicine?

Mind-body medicine includes the use of a variety of different practices such as meditation, breathing techniques, or biofeedback that take advantage of the interactions among the mind, body, and behavior with the intent to promote health.

Many studies have demonstrated that these practices can improve both physical and mental health and can reverse the negative health effects of chronic stress by decreasing levels of stress hormones in the body.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is an action-oriented approach to psychotherapy that stems from traditional behavior therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. Clients learn to stop avoiding, denying, and struggling with their inner emotions and, instead, accept that these deeper feelings are appropriate responses to certain situations that should not prevent them from moving forward in their lives. With this understanding, clients begin to accept their hardships and commit to making necessary changes in their behavior, regardless of what is going on in their lives and how they feel about it.

What is Mindfulness-based stress reduction: a non-pharmacological approach for chronic illnesses?

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) therapy is a meditation therapy, though originally designed for stress management, it is being used for addressing a variety of conditions such as depression, anxiety, chronic pain, cancer, hypertension, and immune disorders.

What is ​Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT)?

​Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on relieving symptoms by improving interpersonal functioning. A central idea in IPT is that psychological symptoms can be understood as a response to current difficulties in everyday relationships with other people.