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開始心理治療是重要的一步。本頁面涵蓋實際方面：如何選擇治療師、初次諮詢包括什麼、以及保險和費用如何運作。請隨時與我們聯絡，我們將指導您完成整個過程。

如何選擇治療師

研究和經驗都表明，契合度最為重要。兩個因素決定契合度：

  • 專業知識：您的治療師應具有相關訓練、持續專業發展，以及與處於類似情況的人合作的經驗。有時，治療師自己的生活經歷——例如在多種文化之間穿梭或理解特定身分動態——也會為其專業知識做出貢獻。
  • 舒適度：您需要感到舒適地分享您的故事並接受回饋。這是主觀和個人的。當您感受到時就會知道。

我們在初次電話交談和前幾次會面期間幫助您評估這兩個方面。如果在任何時候契合度感覺不對，您可以與我們團隊中的另一位治療師會面，或者我們可以幫助您聯絡其他地方值得信賴的同事。

我們的背景：我們都接受過心理學家訓練，並獲得了臨床心理學或諮詢心理學博士學位。我們是執照臨床心理學家或正在完成博士後訓練。我們在各種環境中接受訓練，可以幫助有各種困難的人。我們專門從事談話治療，雖然我們不開處方藥，但在需要時可以與任何開處方的醫生密切合作。

精神科醫師是醫生，他們上醫學院。他們主要關注精神疾病的生物學方面。他們可以開處方藥，有些人也提供談話治療。

其他心理治療師（例如，社會工作者、臨床專業諮商師、婚姻和家庭治療師、牧靈諮商師）通常獲得碩士學位，可以在監督下或獨立提供心理治療。

根據我們的經驗，在這些不同職稱下獲得執照的許多優秀專業人士。最重要的是找到一位合適的心理治療師，正如我們上面所解釋的。

治療對於在生活中感到不確定、停滯或脫離的人可能是有益的。大多數人時不時可能在人際關係、職業或學業中掙扎。有些人尋求進一步的自我意識和專注力，以過上更有目的和平衡的生活。參與治療提供了回饋、反思和支持的空間。

此外，治療已被證明對幫助感到悲傷、焦慮、不安或抑鬱的人有效。人們可能長期經歷這些困難，或者只是最近才經歷，可能是由於特定事件，如生活變化、失落和新挑戰。治療可以幫助人們獲得洞察力和技能來應對這些困難，並可能找到改善或更好管理它們的方法。

我們的治療師：

Francesco Belviso Dr. Belviso
Stephanie Carrera Dr. Carrera
Gina Chang-DeWitt Dr. Chang-DeWitt
Chomba Muwele Dr. Muwele
Kehinde Oladele Dr. Oladele
聯絡我們

免費15分鐘諮詢

您聯絡我們後的下一步是一次簡短的電話交談——免費。目的是討論您正在尋找什麼，並了解我們是否適合您的需求。屆時，我們還可以討論後勤事宜（時間安排、保險、費用），以便您決定是否繼續。

這次對話幫助我們雙方確定我們是否能夠很好地合作。有一些我們不從事的領域——例如，成癮治療，因為它需要專門的訓練。如果我們不合適，我們將幫助您聯絡適當的資源。

心理治療開始時會發生什麼

如果我們在諮詢後決定會面，前幾次會面是關於了解您並理解是什麼帶您來到這裡。我們將探索：

  • 您現在的生活中正在發生什麼，以及您希望處理什麼
  • 您過去如何理解困難——什麼有效，什麼無效
  • 您可能沒有完全認識到的優勢和資源

我們是積極參與的治療師。當我們討論您的困難時，我們將提供想法、回饋和新視角。您仍然是您自己的專家，但我們致力於幫助您取得進展。如果在幾次會面後您沒有感覺到進展，我們可以調整我們的方法或幫助您與其他人聯絡。

治療持續的時間取決於它對您有多有用和有價值——您可以隨時決定停止。如果您正在尋求針對特定、集中問題的治療，那麼治療通常在幾次會面內就會有幫助。如果您一直在與長期存在的問題作鬥爭，或者如果您好奇並有動力探索您如何處理生活和決策，您可能會發現接受幾個月或更長時間的治療很有價值。

會談的頻率取決於您的需求、目標和目前的情況。對許多人來說，每週一次是很好的起點，尤其是在治療初期。每週會談能提供穩定性，並讓我們在一起的工作中建立動能。

定期會談更容易隨時間追蹤進展，留意想法、情緒和關係中的模式，並在挑戰出現時及時回應。這也能在每次會談之間留出空間，嘗試新的想法或策略，並回顧哪些有幫助、哪些困難，以及哪些需要調整。

在某些情況下，例如處於急性壓力或明顯情緒困擾的時期，更頻繁的會談可能更有幫助。

費用與保險

Understanding what you'll pay is important. Select your insurance below to see details specific to you.

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Individual therapy:

We are in-network with most Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) plans, including Blue Choice and Blue Choice Preferred plans on the ACA ("Obamacare") marketplace at HealthCare.gov.

For many plans, your cost per session is in the $15 to $35 range, though the exact amount depends on:

  • Deductible: Some plans require you to pay the session fee up to a set yearly amount before coverage begins. Many plans don't apply a deductible to therapy at all; in that case, you just owe your copay/coinsurance.
  • Copay or coinsurance: Once any deductible is met, this is your cost. A copay is a flat dollar amount per session; coinsurance is a percentage of the session fee.

Your insurance company will determine whether we are considered in-network and what your exact cost is. We'll know for sure only after we meet and your insurance processes the claim. We encourage you to call your insurance company to confirm your in-network coverage and find out what your cost will be.

When you call the customer service number on the back of your insurance card, you can say: "I'm planning to see a psychologist at Vita Nova PLLC (NPI 1255718094) for psychotherapy in an office setting, billed as CPT code 90837."

Then ask:

  1. Do I need pre-authorization for psychotherapy? If yes, inform us to help you start this process.
  2. Do I need a referral from my Primary Care Physician?
  3. Are there session limits per calendar year?
  4. Is Vita Nova PLLC in-network with my plan?
  5. What is the contracted fee for CPT code 90837?
  6. What is my deductible, and how much have I met this year?
  7. After the deductible, what is my copay or coinsurance per session?
  8. Based on the above, what will I pay out-of-pocket per session?
  9. Is telehealth covered at the same rate as in-person sessions?
Important exceptions: We are not in-network with MyBlue Plus, Blue High Performance Network, or HMO plans (which also require a referral from your primary care physician). Check your insurance card for a 3-letter code—if you see BAV, BHD, HPN, or HMO, you have one of these plans. If you have one of these plans, you may still use out-of-network benefits, but we recommend contacting your insurance provider to verify coverage and understand your out-of-pocket costs.

Couples therapy:

Our couples therapy is not meant to address psychiatric or medical issues, and so insurance companies consider it an elective service. As a result, we do not file insurance claims for couples therapy. Our fee is $240 per session.

UnitedHealthcare / Optum Network

Individual therapy:

We are in-network with UnitedHealthcare and plans that use Optum for behavioral health. The name on your insurance card may be UnitedHealthcare, Optum, UMR, Oxford, Oscar, or Surest.

Your cost depends on your specific plan and includes:

  • Deductible: Some plans require you to pay the session fee up to a set yearly amount before coverage begins. Many plans don't apply a deductible to therapy at all; in that case, you just owe your copay/coinsurance.
  • Copay or coinsurance: Once any deductible is met, this is your cost. A copay is a flat dollar amount per session; coinsurance is a percentage of the session fee.

Your insurance company will determine your exact cost based on your specific plan. We'll know for sure only after we meet and your insurance processes the claim. We encourage you to call your insurance company and find out what your cost will be.

When you call the customer service number on the back of your insurance card, you can say: "I'm planning to see a psychologist at Vita Nova PLLC (NPI 1255718094) for psychotherapy in an office setting, billed as CPT code 90837."

Then ask:

  1. Do I need pre-authorization for psychotherapy? If yes, inform us to help you start this process.
  2. Do I need a referral from my Primary Care Physician?
  3. Are there session limits per calendar year?
  4. Is Vita Nova PLLC in-network with my plan?
  5. What is the contracted fee for CPT code 90837?
  6. What is my deductible, and how much have I met this year?
  7. After the deductible, what is my copay or coinsurance per session?
  8. Based on the above, what will I pay out-of-pocket per session?
  9. Is telehealth covered at the same rate as in-person sessions?
Important exceptions: We do not accept EAP (Employee Assistance Program) plans. We are also not in-network with HMO plans (which also require a referral from your primary care physician); if you have an HMO plan, you may still use out-of-network benefits, but we recommend contacting your insurance provider to verify coverage and understand your out-of-pocket costs.

Couples therapy:

Our couples therapy is not meant to address psychiatric or medical issues, and so insurance companies consider it an elective service. As a result, we do not file insurance claims for couples therapy. Our fee is $240 per session.

UnitedHealthcare / Optum Network

Individual therapy:

We are in-network with UnitedHealthcare and plans that use Optum for behavioral health. The name on your insurance card may be UnitedHealthcare, Optum, UMR, Oxford, Oscar, or Surest.

Your cost depends on your specific plan and includes:

  • Deductible: Some plans require you to pay the session fee up to a set yearly amount before coverage begins. Many plans don't apply a deductible to therapy at all; in that case, you just owe your copay/coinsurance.
  • Copay or coinsurance: Once any deductible is met, this is your cost. A copay is a flat dollar amount per session; coinsurance is a percentage of the session fee.

Your insurance company will determine your exact cost based on your specific plan. We'll know for sure only after we meet and your insurance processes the claim. We encourage you to call your insurance company and find out what your cost will be.

When you call the customer service number on the back of your insurance card, you can say: "I'm planning to see a psychologist at Vita Nova PLLC (NPI 1255718094) for psychotherapy in an office setting, billed as CPT code 90837."

Then ask:

  1. Do I need pre-authorization for psychotherapy? If yes, inform us to help you start this process.
  2. Do I need a referral from my Primary Care Physician?
  3. Are there session limits per calendar year?
  4. Is Vita Nova PLLC in-network with my plan?
  5. What is the contracted fee for CPT code 90837?
  6. What is my deductible, and how much have I met this year?
  7. After the deductible, what is my copay or coinsurance per session?
  8. Based on the above, what will I pay out-of-pocket per session?
  9. Is telehealth covered at the same rate as in-person sessions?
Important exceptions: We do not accept EAP (Employee Assistance Program) plans. We are also not in-network with HMO plans (which also require a referral from your primary care physician); if you have an HMO plan, you may still use out-of-network benefits, but we recommend contacting your insurance provider to verify coverage and understand your out-of-pocket costs.

Couples therapy:

Our couples therapy is not meant to address psychiatric or medical issues, and so insurance companies consider it an elective service. As a result, we do not file insurance claims for couples therapy. Our fee is $240 per session.

UnitedHealthcare / Optum Network

Individual therapy:

We are in-network with UnitedHealthcare and plans that use Optum for behavioral health. The name on your insurance card may be UnitedHealthcare, Optum, UMR, Oxford, Oscar, or Surest.

Your cost depends on your specific plan and includes:

  • Deductible: Some plans require you to pay the session fee up to a set yearly amount before coverage begins. Many plans don't apply a deductible to therapy at all; in that case, you just owe your copay/coinsurance.
  • Copay or coinsurance: Once any deductible is met, this is your cost. A copay is a flat dollar amount per session; coinsurance is a percentage of the session fee.

Your insurance company will determine your exact cost based on your specific plan. We'll know for sure only after we meet and your insurance processes the claim. We encourage you to call your insurance company and find out what your cost will be.

When you call the customer service number on the back of your insurance card, you can say: "I'm planning to see a psychologist at Vita Nova PLLC (NPI 1255718094) for psychotherapy in an office setting, billed as CPT code 90837."

Then ask:

  1. Do I need pre-authorization for psychotherapy? If yes, inform us to help you start this process.
  2. Do I need a referral from my Primary Care Physician?
  3. Are there session limits per calendar year?
  4. Is Vita Nova PLLC in-network with my plan?
  5. What is the contracted fee for CPT code 90837?
  6. What is my deductible, and how much have I met this year?
  7. After the deductible, what is my copay or coinsurance per session?
  8. Based on the above, what will I pay out-of-pocket per session?
  9. Is telehealth covered at the same rate as in-person sessions?
Important exceptions: We do not accept EAP (Employee Assistance Program) plans. We are also not in-network with HMO plans (which also require a referral from your primary care physician); if you have an HMO plan, you may still use out-of-network benefits, but we recommend contacting your insurance provider to verify coverage and understand your out-of-pocket costs.

Couples therapy:

Our couples therapy is not meant to address psychiatric or medical issues, and so insurance companies consider it an elective service. As a result, we do not file insurance claims for couples therapy. Our fee is $240 per session.

UnitedHealthcare / Optum Network

Individual therapy:

We are in-network with UnitedHealthcare and plans that use Optum for behavioral health. The name on your insurance card may be UnitedHealthcare, Optum, UMR, Oxford, Oscar, or Surest.

Your cost depends on your specific plan and includes:

  • Deductible: Some plans require you to pay the session fee up to a set yearly amount before coverage begins. Many plans don't apply a deductible to therapy at all; in that case, you just owe your copay/coinsurance.
  • Copay or coinsurance: Once any deductible is met, this is your cost. A copay is a flat dollar amount per session; coinsurance is a percentage of the session fee.

Your insurance company will determine your exact cost based on your specific plan. We'll know for sure only after we meet and your insurance processes the claim. We encourage you to call your insurance company and find out what your cost will be.

When you call the customer service number on the back of your insurance card, you can say: "I'm planning to see a psychologist at Vita Nova PLLC (NPI 1255718094) for psychotherapy in an office setting, billed as CPT code 90837."

Then ask:

  1. Do I need pre-authorization for psychotherapy? If yes, inform us to help you start this process.
  2. Do I need a referral from my Primary Care Physician?
  3. Are there session limits per calendar year?
  4. Is Vita Nova PLLC in-network with my plan?
  5. What is the contracted fee for CPT code 90837?
  6. What is my deductible, and how much have I met this year?
  7. After the deductible, what is my copay or coinsurance per session?
  8. Based on the above, what will I pay out-of-pocket per session?
  9. Is telehealth covered at the same rate as in-person sessions?
Important exceptions: We do not accept EAP (Employee Assistance Program) plans. We are also not in-network with HMO plans (which also require a referral from your primary care physician); if you have an HMO plan, you may still use out-of-network benefits, but we recommend contacting your insurance provider to verify coverage and understand your out-of-pocket costs.

Couples therapy:

Our couples therapy is not meant to address psychiatric or medical issues, and so insurance companies consider it an elective service. As a result, we do not file insurance claims for couples therapy. Our fee is $240 per session.

Northwestern University Aetna Student Health Insurance

Individual therapy:

We are in-network with Northwestern University Aetna Student Health Insurance.

Your cost is $20 per session.

Couples therapy:

Our couples therapy is not meant to address psychiatric or medical issues, and so insurance companies consider it an elective service. As a result, we do not file insurance claims for couples therapy. Our fee is $240 per session.

Loyola University Chicago UnitedHealthcare Student plan

Individual therapy:

We are in-network with Loyola University Chicago UnitedHealthcare Student plan.

  • Deductible: $250 per year. You pay full session fees until you've met this amount.
  • After deductible: $38 per session

Please check with your insurance provider for the most current coverage information, as plan benefits may change.

Couples therapy:

Our couples therapy is not meant to address psychiatric or medical issues, and so insurance companies consider it an elective service. As a result, we do not file insurance claims for couples therapy. Our fee is $240 per session.

HMO Plan

Individual therapy:

If you have an HMO plan, you likely need a referral from your Primary Care Physician (PCP) and special authorization before seeing a therapist. HMO plans typically require pre-approval for mental health services.

Contact your PCP and/or your insurance company to ask about the referral process, if they will cover our services, and what your cost per session will be. If we have expertise essential to your care (such as language or cultural background), you may be able to advocate for an exception to the referral requirement.

If we are out-of-network with your HMO plan, our fee is $225 per session. As a courtesy to you, we will submit a claim to your insurance company on your behalf for possible reimbursement. Whether and how much they reimburse is determined by your plan's out-of-network benefits.

When you call the customer service number on the back of your insurance card, you can say: "I'm planning to see a psychologist at Vita Nova PLLC (NPI 1255718094) for psychotherapy in an office setting, billed as CPT code 90837."

Then ask:

  1. Do I need pre-authorization for psychotherapy? If yes, inform us to help you start this process.
  2. Do I need a referral from my Primary Care Physician?
  3. Are there session limits per calendar year?
  4. Is Vita Nova PLLC in-network with my plan?
  5. What is the contracted fee for CPT code 90837?
  6. What is my deductible, and how much have I met this year?
  7. After the deductible, what is my copay or coinsurance per session?
  8. Based on the above, what will I pay out-of-pocket per session?
  9. Is telehealth covered at the same rate as in-person sessions?

Couples therapy:

Our couples therapy is not meant to address psychiatric or medical issues, and so insurance companies consider it an elective service. As a result, we do not file insurance claims for couples therapy. Our fee is $240 per session.

Other insurance

Individual therapy:

If your insurance isn't listed above, we are likely out-of-network with your plan.

Being out-of-network means we haven't signed a contract with your insurance company. Many insurance plans include out-of-network benefits with a separate deductible and coinsurance percentage. Some plans actually have solid out-of-network coverage, making therapy affordable.

Our fee is $225 per session. As a courtesy to you, we will submit a claim to your insurance company on your behalf for possible reimbursement. Whether and how much they reimburse is determined by your plan's out-of-network benefits. If you want to know what your insurance will cover, we encourage you to call them and ask about your out-of-network benefits.

When you call the customer service number on the back of your insurance card, you can say: "I'm planning to see a psychologist at Vita Nova PLLC (NPI 1255718094) for psychotherapy in an office setting at $225 per session, billed as CPT code 90837."

Then ask:

  1. Do I need pre-authorization for psychotherapy? If yes, inform us to help you start this process.
  2. Do I need a referral from my Primary Care Physician?
  3. Are there session limits per calendar year?
  4. What are my out-of-network benefits for psychotherapy?
  5. What is my out-of-network deductible and coinsurance percentage?
  6. How much of my out-of-network deductible have I met this year?
  7. Based on the above, what will I pay out-of-pocket per session?
  8. What will my insurance reimburse me for a $225 session?
  9. Is telehealth covered at the same rate as in-person sessions?

We are committed to making psychotherapy affordable. Depending on insurance coverage, financial circumstances, and current availability, we may be able to adjust our fees to individual situations. You are welcome to reach out to inquire further, and if we are unable to accommodate at this time, we are glad to help identify other affordable community resources.

Note: We don't work with Medicare, Tricare, or Medicaid. If you have one of these plans, sessions would be private pay.

Couples therapy:

Our couples therapy is not meant to address psychiatric or medical issues, and so insurance companies consider it an elective service. As a result, we do not file insurance claims for couples therapy. Our fee is $240 per session.

Not using insurance

If you don't have insurance, or if you have coverage but prefer not to use it, we offer private pay options. Some people choose not to use insurance to prevent information about their treatment from being disclosed to their insurance company.

Individual therapy:

Our fee is $225 per session.

Couples therapy:

Our fee is $240 per session.

Financial considerations:

We are committed to making psychotherapy affordable. Depending on insurance coverage, financial circumstances, and current availability, we may be able to adjust our fees to individual situations. You are welcome to reach out to inquire further, and if we are unable to accommodate at this time, we are glad to help identify other affordable community resources.

我們的會面地點

Chicago Loop location

芝加哥Loop區

307 N Michigan Ave
Suite 1014
Chicago, IL 60601
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Evanston location

埃文斯頓

636 Church Street
Suite 409
Evanston, IL 60201
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在美國多個州提供視訊會談服務。

遠距治療

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