Payment model
Out-of-network only
The practice does not accept Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, or other third-party payers. You may ask your plan whether partial out-of-network reimbursement is available; coverage is not guaranteed.
FAQ & rates
FAQ & Rates
Clear information on payment, insurance, online therapy, and the questions people often ask before beginning work with Dr. Berchick.
rates & payment
Straightforward information before you decide.
The practice is private pay and out of network. Fees, payment, and reimbursement questions are welcome during the initial screening.
Payment method
Credit card · Check · Mutually agreed banking options
Credit card, check, or mutually agreed-upon banking options.
Session format
Secure video
Online-only telepsychology subject to authorization by location.
Good Faith Estimate
Available on request
You can request a current written estimate of expected charges.
Diagnostic and Treatment Evaluation
The free first step is a brief telephone screening. The $265.00 evaluation includes an approximately 90-minute initial meeting, a paper self-report you complete and return, roughly 1–1½ hours of Dr. Berchick’s preparation, and a follow-up clinical interview normally lasting at least 90 minutes to determine fit and discuss a proposed treatment outline.
Weekly sessions
$225.00 for 55–60 minutes. Treatment duration depends on goals and the nature of the concerns.
insurance & superbills
How reimbursement usually works.
Out-of-network benefits
Ask your plan about mental-health benefits, deductibles, allowed amounts, and reimbursement.
Receipts and paperwork
Receipts are available on request. Ask what your plan requires before submitting anything; claims may involve sharing sensitive diagnosis or treatment information.
Private pay
Private pay keeps the focus on the therapy relationship without insurance-driven session limits.
Good Faith Estimate
You can request a current written estimate before non-emergency care begins.
what to expect
A clear path from first contact to ongoing sessions.
- 01
Share what brings you here
The next step stays collaborative, clear, and low pressure.
- 02
Talk through fit and practical questions
The next step stays collaborative, clear, and low pressure.
- 03
Choose a first-session time
The next step stays collaborative, clear, and low pressure.
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Meet through secure video
The next step stays collaborative, clear, and low pressure.
frequently asked questions
Common questions about therapy.
Browse practical answers about access, sessions, concerns, privacy, and next steps.