Virtual sleep therapy that fits your needs.
What is Virtual Sleep Therapy?
Virtual Sleep Therapy is the solution for those facing issues sleeping, whether that be related to insomnia, CPAP use, nightmare, circadian rhythm disorders, or other reasons.
Generally speaking, we’ll meet via video conference in one-on-one sessions for 50 minutes, where we will treat sleep disorders with evidence-based practices.
✔️We accept insurance*
✔️Average engagement is 8 weeks.
✔️We provide telehealth sessions.
✔️We accept self-pay.
✔️ We do not prescribe sleep medication.
✔️We work well in conjunction with other therapies.
What to Expect
15 Minute Consult
To make sure we’re a fit, you can schedule a free, 15 minute consult where I’ll ask you a few questions, you can get to know me (Dr. Thomas), and if we’re a fit we will schedule your first session.
Start Sessions
At first we’ll meet weekly for 50 minutes via video call. You can expect 1-1 therapy, perhaps some homework, and practical support for your sleep challenges.
Taper Off
As we work together, usually patients find they need less and less time together (because they are getting rest!) so we’ll taper off care as needed.
Fees & Insurance
FEES
$230 for Intake Evaluation (first session; 60 minutes)
$200 for each follow-up session (50 minutes)
INSURANCE
At the moment, *I am an out-of-network therapist (as I add insurance partners, I will update this page and alert current clients).
Since insurance companies can dictate the course or type of treatment you receive, being an out-of-network therapist gives us more flexibility to tailor treatment to your specific needs.
Many insurance companies cover 50-100% of therapist costs for out-of-network providers.
To do this, you would pay the full session fee during each visit. I will then provide you with a receipt for our sessions, called a Superbill. You would submit the Superbill to your insurance company, who would then reimburse you for the session.
Questions to Ask your Insurance Company
The amount your insurance company covers will depend on your specific plan and insurance provider. To learn more about your specific out-of-network coverage, you can call your insurance company and ask the following questions:
Do I have out-of-network benefits to see a licensed clinical psychologist? Are telehealth sessions covered?
If so, what percentage of the session fee do you cover?
What is my out-of-network deductible? How much of it have I met already this year? What counts towards this deductible?
What is the allowable amount for outpatient psychotherapy? This includes CPT Codes 90791 (initial intake session) and 90834 (individual therapy).
Some insurance companies may not be able to tell you this exact amount. Let them know that session fees are $230 for CPT code 90791 and $200 for CPT code 90834. They should be able to give you a rough estimate of how their allowable amount compares to the session fee (e.g., the allowable amount is 75% of the session fee)
Is there a session limit? If so, how many sessions are covered, and in what time period?
How do I submit claims for out-of-network reimbursement? What paperwork is required apart from the Superbill?
FAQs
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Currently, adults (ages 18+) living in Pennsylvania may engage in services.
Soon, I will be able to see clients virtually in most other states through my (pending) membership in PSYPACT, a national compact designed to facilitate the practice of telepsychology across state boundaries. Please see the PSYPACT map for participating states.
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As of May 2025, I only accept private pay. I am in the process of becoming credentialed with Aetna and Highmark (expected mid-summer 2025).
Otherwise, I am an out-of-network therapist. Since insurance companies can dictate the course or type of treatment you receive, being an out-of-network therapist gives us more flexibility to tailor treatment to your specific needs.
With that being said, many insurance companies cover 50-100% of therapist costs for out-of-network providers.
To do this, you would pay the full session fee during each visit. I will then provide you with a receipt for our sessions, called a Superbill. You would submit the Superbill to your insurance company, who would then reimburse you for the session.
We can talk more about this during a consult call if that would be helpful.
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Yes – I only offer telehealth sessions.
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While sleep is my specialty and passion, I have ample experience treating anxiety and depression (also with evidence-based practices…notice a theme here?). We can reevaluate and discuss together whether we should continue to address other mental health symptoms after sleep treatment ends. As sleep and mood are closely linked, you may find that your mental health symptoms improve or even resolve with sleep treatment alone.
However, there are some areas within mental health that I am not experienced enough to treat (e.g., eating disorders, substance use disorders). If that’s the case, I will try my best to find you that provider. Ultimately, I want you to be paired with a provider who is best suited to help. -
Absolutely not! Generally, sleep treatment does not interfere with other therapies. I am happy to even coordinate with your providers(s) to make sure we are all on the same page.
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Nope! The only medication I give out is Tylenol to my children. As a licensed psychologist, prescribing medication is not in my wheelhouse.
A benefit of my work is to use evidence-based treatments so that individuals do not need to use medications to help with sleep issues.
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No. However, my goal is help you improve your sleep to the point where sleep medications are not necessary. We can develop a deprescription schedule together if you are interested in entirely stopping your sleep medications.
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No. I am happy to refer you to providers who can do overnight, diagnostic sleep studies.
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Of course! We all deserve restorative sleep, even if not reaching the threshold of a diagnosable sleep disorder. Let’s hop on a 15 minute free consultation to see what’s going on with you and see if we are a fit to help.
The No Surprises Act
The No Surprises Act is a federal law that began in September 2022 to protect individuals paying out-of-pocket from surprise medical bills and fees.
In accordance with this law, I will provide self-pay clients with a good faith estimate at least 1 business day prior to their first appointment.
The good faith estimate includes:
Estimated cost of non-emergency items or services
Diagnosis and service code
Information on how to dispute bills that are $400+ than the good faith estimate you received from that provider
Make sure you keep a copy of your good faith estimate for your records. If you are billed higher than the good faith estimate, you can negotiate the bill, ask for an updated bill consistent with the good faith estimate, or request financial assistance. For more information on the No Surprises Act and the good faith estimate, you can visit this website.
