Clinical Services
Individual Psychotherapy for Adults
Dr. Hovanesian is licensed to practice psychology in California. At this time, he is offering HIPAA-compliant virtual psychotherapy sessions. You can begin the process of therapy with Dr. Hovanesian by contacting him for a free 15-minute consultation. During this phone call, you will have the opportunity to discuss why you are seeking therapy and what you hope to achieve through therapy. Fees will be discussed and an initial appointment will be scheduled. Here is what you can expect after that:
Psychotherapy Sessions
Psychotherapy sessions are 50 minutes in length and are typically held once a week. Certain therapeutic approaches may require longer or more frequent sessions. Session length and treatment duration will be discussed and customized during the initial phone call and initial appointment.
Rates
Dr. Hovanesian has a fee of $330 per 50-minute session.
Payment
Credit card payment is currently the only accepted method.
Insurance
Dr. Hovanesian is considered an out-of-network provider and does not accept insurance. Additionally, this psychology practice is NOT established to accept Medicare coverage at this time. If you have behavioral health benefits through your insurance company, you may request a monthly bill to directly submit to your health insurance company for reimbursement.
Questions to ask your insurance company to determine if you have coverage:
Am I covered for out-of-network behavioral health or mental health services?
How much of the fee (usually a percentage) does my insurance cover for an out-of-network provider?
What does my insurance company consider to be the max allowable charge for a 50-minute therapy session?
Are there any limitations to the session length or the number of sessions?
"No Surprises Act" Good Faith Estimate Notice
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost. (“Medical care” includes services provided by psychologists and psychotherapists).
Under the law, healthcare providers need to give patients who don‘t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
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.
Make sure your healthcare provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.
If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 1-800-985-3059.