What are your fees?

Dr. Branda’s rate for a 50-minute session is $275 for individual therapy and $325 for couples therapy.

Summit Psychology fees are comparable to other doctoral level psychologists and other associate level therapists in the Los Angeles area. Please set up a free 30-minute consultation to understand more about our services and rates.

Do you accept insurance?

Summit Psychology is an out-of-network provider with most PPO insurance plans. Payment is made after each session and then you can choose whether you want to submit an insurance-ready claim to your insurance carrier for reimbursement. Reimbursement rates vary across plans, but typically after meeting your deductible insurance covers 40-70% of the session cost.

Check your benefits online: https://calculator.meetnirvana.com/

If I want to call my insurance in advance, what do you recommend I ask them?

Summit Psychology is committed to helping you understand your coverage so that you feel comfortable making the financial commitment to therapy. Helpful questions to ask include:

• Does my plan include out-of-network coverage for mental health?

• What is my out-of-network outpatient mental health services annual deductible? And what portion of that deductible have I met this year?

• What is your usual rate for a 50-minute individual psychotherapy session (CPT Code: 90837) for a licensed clinical psychologist in Los Angeles?

• What percentage of an individual $275 session (or couples $325 session) with an out-of-network provider do you cover?

• Are there any annual session limits?

• Is approval required from my primary care physician?

Do you offer a sliding scale?

At this time, Summit Psychology offers a sliding scale to a limited number of clients based on financial need. Please reach out to discuss your financial situation and whether there are currently openings for sliding scale clients.

Dr. Branda does not currently have any sliding scale openings. This will be updated as slots become available.

Check with Amanda to see her availability for sliding scale openings. This will be updated as slot availability changes.

What forms of payment do you accept?

Payment is taken after every session. Types of payment currently accepted include; credit card, cash, check, Venmo and Zelle.

Do you provide Good Faith Estimates?

Yes, you have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost.

Under the law, health care 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 health care 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 healthcare 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 310-453-8788