Posts tagged confidentiality
Searching Someone on the Internet
Searching Someone on the Internet

Let’s be honest. How many times have you typed someone’s name into a search engine (we all know the one I’m talking about) to get information about them? I know I have. The world is at our fingertips now more than ever. With a quick swipe of our hands and fingers, we have instant access to information about a person that they may or may not want us to know about.

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Nikki Lacherza-DrewDr. Nikki, psychologist, psychology, therapy, online therapy, virtual therapy, remote therapy, ethics, ethical codes, APA, guidelines, patients, confidentiality, HIPAA, mental health, mental health awareness, it’s ok to not be ok, reduce the stigma, searching, anxiety, depression, trust, relationships, information, search engines
Why Can't You See My Family Member/Friend?
Why Can't You See My Family Member/Friend?

Word of mouth is the source for many of my referrals. The best compliment you can give me and the work I do is a referral. However, sometimes I cannot work with someone, especially if the person is in the same family or a close friend of a current or former patient. The question I often get asked is, “why?” My kids have the same pediatrician. My best friend and I go to the same dermatologist. I totally get it. However, most professionals have a code of conduct and ethical guidelines to follow.

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Nikki Lacherza-DrewDr. Nikki, psychologist, psychology, mental health, mental health awareness, it’s ok to not be ok, reduce the stigma, APA, American Psychological Association, ethics, ethical guidelines, ethical codes, relationships, dual relationships, multiple relationships, conflicts of interest, anxiety, CBT, cognitive-behavioral therapy, referrals, referral sources, confidentiality, NJ, New Jersey, NY, New York, Florida, FL, Vermont, VT, telehealth, telepsych, teletherapy, remote therapy, online therapy, therapy, virtual therapy, in person therapy, family, friends, loved ones, depression
Private Pay vs. Insurance
Private Pay vs. Insurance

“Do you accept insurance?” This is usually one of the first questions prospective patients/parents ask me. It’s an important question! My short answer to that question is, “No.” The more in-depth answer is, “No, I do not accept insurance and am considered an out-of-network (OON) provider. I require payment at every session and provide a superbill that you can submit to your insurance company for any OON benefits you may be eligible for.” Let’s figure out what all of that means.

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Nikki Lacherza-DrewDr. Nikki, mental health, mental health awareness, insurance, OON, out of network provider, superbills, therapy, telehealth, remote therapy, online therapy, virtual therapy, reduce the stigma, it’s ok to not be ok, educate, support, caring, communicate, private pay, waitlist, time, money, confidentiality, PHI, CPT codes, diagnosis, anxiety, depression, learning, psychology, psychologist