FAQs

Psychologists are highly trained professionals who hold a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in psychology. They have extensive graduate education, which typically involves 5-7 years beyond a bachelor's degree, as well as specialized training during an internship and residency. This training gives them deep expertise in diagnosing and understanding how the mind works, as well as how different mental health conditions develop and can be treated.

Therapist, on the other hand, is a broader term that includes professionals like social workers, counselors, and marriage and family therapists (LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCs). Therapists typically have a master's degree and may specialize in providing talk therapy to help clients with mental health challenges. They offer coping strategies and support but may not be qualified to conduct psychological assessments or diagnose mental health disorders in the same way psychologists can.

Because psychologists have completed a lengthy and rigorous educational journey, their fees are often higher than those of other types of therapists. The advanced training and expertise psychologists bring to their work—including their ability to diagnose complex mental health conditions, conduct in-depth assessments, and understand the origins of problematic dynamics—are factors that contribute to this higher cost. Essentially, cost is correlated to psychologists’ expertise in “going beyond the problem” to create lifelong changes.

The private pay fee per clinical hour is $225.

Sliding scale fees are available for all services. They start at $150 per clinical hour. If you’d like to request a sliding scale fee due to financial constraints, please note this request on your contact form. There are a limited number of sliding scale slots available.

Dr. Quinlan is in-network with the following insurance panels: Aetna, Quest/Penn Behavioral Health, Optum/Oscar, Independence Blue Cross PA, Capital Blue Cross PA, and United Healthcare

Dr. Quinlan only able to accept private pay and Quest insurance coverage for couples therapy at this time.

Opting not to use insurance for psychotherapy gives you greater privacy, flexibility, and control over you treatment. Without the need for insurance involvement, therapy sessions remain confidential, as insurance companies typically require diagnoses to justify coverage. This can foster a more open and trusting therapeutic relationship and allow for a more personalized and effective treatment plan.

All major credit cards (including HSA/FSA cards) are accepted.

Dr. Quinlan is in the office Mondays from 10-4, and Wednesdays/Fridays from 9-4.

Please know that Dr. Quinlan reserves your scheduled appointment time specifically for you.

You are financially responsible for missed appointments or appointments that are not canceled with at least 48 hours notice.

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost over the course of one (1) year.

Under new law (2022), healthcare providers are required to provide an estimate of the cost of one (1) year of services to patients who either do not have insurance or who are not using insurance.

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services and may request one at any time during the course of your care.

If you receive an invoice that is at least $400 greater than is outlined in your Good Faith Estimate, you are permitted to dispute the invoice.

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises

I hope you do! Please schedule a 15 minute consultation and we’ll have time to talk about your questions.