Question 1

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PERFORMANCE PSYCHOLOGY AND MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING SESSIONS?

Accepted Answer

There  is significant overlap in the scope of work, and the choice between  performance psychology and mental health counseling is contingent on the  client's specific needs. Some key distinctions include:
 
Mental  Health Counseling: Clients undergo a formal mental health diagnosis and  concentrate on alleviating mental health symptoms and concerns. The  client must be situated in the same state as the practicing clinician.  I  am currently credentialed with Aetna, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Blue  Cross and Blue Shield, Cigna and Evernorth, Oscar Health, Oxford, and  United Healthcare
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Performance  Psychology: Clients typically do not receive a formal mental health  diagnosis and focus on areas such as motivation, goal setting, injury  recovery, confidence, mental toughness, and other psychological skills.  Clients can be located in any state, although insurance companies are  unlikely to perceive the collaborative work as essential, making partial  reimbursement for services improbable.

Question 2

DO YOU WORK WITH NON-ATHLETES?

Accepted Answer

Sideline specializes in providing support and therapy for non-athletes, leveraging a unique background in Marriage and Family Therapy with an emphasis on individual work from a systematic lens.  Our services are designed to support individuals in achieving their personal and professional goals, making Sideline a valuable resource for anyone seeking holistic development and support outside the realm of sports.

Question 3

WHAT STATES DO YOU PRACTICE IN?

Accepted Answer

Performance psychology services can be provided in all states, Canada, and other countries. Mental health counseling can be provided in states where the practicing clinician is licensed.

Utah, California, Nevada, Oregon

Question 4

WHAT INSURANCE PLANS DO YOU ACCEPT?

Accepted Answer

We accept the following insurance plans for individual psychotherapy in California, Utah, and Nevada: Aetna, Cigna, Oxford, Oscar Health, United Healthcare, Blue Shield of California, Anthem Blue Cross California, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah, and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Nevada.

Question 5

ARE SPORT AND PERFORMANCE PSYCHOLOGY SESSIONS COVERED UNDER INSURANCE?

Accepted Answer

Sport and Performance Psychology sessions are generally not covered under insurance plans. We recommend checking with your insurance provider for any specific exceptions or additional coverage options

Question 6

WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DON'T TAKE MY INSURANCE?

Accepted Answer

For private pay and out-of-network individuals. I work with Mentaya, a platform that helps clients get money back on out-of-network therapy sessions. To see if you qualify for reimbursement, you can use this link.
If you qualify,  Mentaya will file claims and handle the insurance paperwork to make sure you get reimbursed. They charge a 5% fee per claim and have helped people get thousands of dollars back per year. You can sign up using this link.
Note:  Mentaya's goal is to save you time and money. It's completely optional, and I do not benefit in any way from your participation.

Question 7

DO YOU PROVIDE CLINICAL SUPERVISION?

Accepted Answer

Yes, I provide clinical supervision for Associate Marriage and Family Therapists (AMFTs), Associate Clinical Social Workers (ACSWs), and Clinical Mental Health Counselors (CMHCs). Supervision is offered via telehealth in California and both in-person and telehealth in Utah. This service helps build clinical skills, confidence, and meet licensing requirements. Contact us for eligibility details.

Question 8

WHAT IS THE SESSION COST?

Accepted Answer

Each 50-55 minute session is $200 for fully licensed clinicians.
Sessions are $130 for providers who have completed their masters degree in clinical mental health counseling.

Question 9

WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?

Accepted Answer

Please remember to cancel or reschedule an appointment 24 hours in advance. Please call or email to notify your provider of a cancellation or to reschedule an appointment. You will be responsible for the entire fee for an appointment if cancellation is made less than 24 hours before the scheduled appointment. This is necessary because a time commitment is made to you and is held exclusively for you. If you are late for a session, you may lose some of that session time. We will not start sessions 20 minutes past our scheduled time.

Question 10

HOW MANY SESSIONS DO PEOPLE USE?

Accepted Answer

The duration and frequency of sport psychology sessions are unique to each client and depend on various factors, such as schedule and life circumstances, provider availability, unexpected life changes, the length of the sport season, the nature of the specific challenges, personal and family finances, and more. Based on data over the past few years, clients typically see Sideline providers for 7-8 sessions per year and 13-14 sessions in a lifetime. That said, we have some clients who have only seen us for a few sessions, and others who have had 150+!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PERFORMANCE PSYCHOLOGY AND MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING SESSIONS?

DO YOU WORK WITH NON-ATHLETES?

WHAT STATES DO YOU PRACTICE IN?

WHAT INSURANCE PLANS DO YOU ACCEPT?

ARE SPORT AND PERFORMANCE PSYCHOLOGY SESSIONS COVERED UNDER INSURANCE?

WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DON'T TAKE MY INSURANCE?

DO YOU PROVIDE CLINICAL SUPERVISION?

WHAT IS THE SESSION COST?

WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?

HOW MANY SESSIONS DO PEOPLE USE?

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