Maria Mechure, PhD
Clinical Health Psychologist

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988 The Lifeline provides 24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) - Press 1 for Veterans This Free, 24/7 hotline is available for anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Call to get connected to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) National's Helpline: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) Information on mental health conditions, treatment options, local support groups, services and programs, recovery strategies, and resource referrals. The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386 The only organization providing 24/7 crisis intervention services to LGBTQ youth (ages 13-24). Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860 A peer support hotline run by and for trans individuals. Available 7am-1am PST/ 9am-3am CST/ 10am-4am EST. Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 Connects veterans or their family members in crisis with qualified caring VA responders 24/7.

SAMHSA Helpline - Substance Abuse & Mental Health Support: 1-800-622-HELP (4357) Free and confidential 24/7 treatment referral and information services for individuals and families facing substance use disorders. Addiction Resource Rehab Helpline: 1-888-459-5511 24/7 hotline to connect you with treatment specialists to help you find the best drug and alcohol rehab centers and programs. FindTreatment.Gov Confidential and anonymous resource for persons seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorder.

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799 SAFE (7233) A free and confidential hotline available 24/7 that provides lifesaving tools and immediate support to enable victims to find safety and live life free of abuse. National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) A free and confidential hotline available 24/7 that connects you with a trained support specialist from a sexual assault service provider in your area. Love is Respect Dating Abuse Hotline: 1-866-331-9474 Text LOVEIS to 22522 A national resource to disrupt and prevent unhealthy relationships and intimate partner violence.

Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 A free and confidential helpline available 24/7 that provides crisis counseling and support to those experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.

I do offer a limited sliding scale. Please contact me for more information.

I am not currently accepting insurance and considered an out-of-network provider for most PPO insurance plans. But, I can provide a superbill statement at the end of each month, as requested. You can then submit the superbill to your insurance for reimbursement. I recommend that you contact your insurance company to inquire about your deductible and reimbursement rates for out-of-network providers prior to our initial session. Another way to pay for sessions is if you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA). These are pre-tax dollars you reserve for medical expenses. Please contact your employer or financial professional if you have questions about these accounts.

If you have a PPO insurance plan, you may be able to receive some reimbursement for mental health services. I recommend that you contact your insurance to inquire about their rate of reimbursement for out-of-network mental health therapy expenses. You will want to know about any deductible/out-of-pocket amount you need to meet before getting reimbursed. You will also want to know about the process for submitting the Superbill for reimbursement.

You can submit the superbly directly to your insurance carrier. You could also utilize a third-party site such as Reimbursify or The Superbill. **Note: I am not affiliated with either of those companies.

Yes, there are agencies that offer low cost therapy. - Open Path Collective - 7 Cups - Rise Above the Disorder **Note: I am not affiliated with any of these organizations.

You have the right to receive a "Good Faith Estimate" explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost. According to the law, health care providers need to give patients who are not using insurance or those who does not have insurance an estimate of the expected changes for medical services, including psychotherapy services. You will be given a Good Faith Estimate at the start of services and will be sent a renewal each year. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, or how to dispute a bill, refer to your estimate or visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.