Question 1

Do you accept CDPHP insurance?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Dana Nevedal, PhD is in-network with CDPHP for outpatient individual psychotherapy in Albany, NY. The office handles all insurance billing — patients do not need to submit their own claims.

Question 2

Are you in-network with Aetna in Albany?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Dana Nevedal, PhD is in-network with Aetna and sees Aetna-insured patients in Albany, NY and via telehealth. The office submits claims directly to Aetna.

Question 3

Do you accept Highmark Blue Shield?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Highmark Blue Shield is accepted as an in-network plan, including Highmark BCBS of Western New York and BlueShield of Northeastern New York (BSNENY). The office bills Highmark directly.

Question 4

Do you accept BlueShield of Northeastern New York (BSNENY)?

Accepted Answer

Yes. BlueShield of Northeastern New York (BSNENY) is accepted as an in-network plan. The office bills directly.

Question 5

Do you accept MVP Health Care?

Accepted Answer

Yes. MVP Health Care is accepted as an in-network plan. The office handles insurance billing directly.

Question 6

Do you accept Medicare?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Medicare Part B is accepted for outpatient psychotherapy. Medicare covers 80% of the approved amount after your Part B deductible; you are responsible for the remaining 20% coinsurance. The office bills Medicare directly.

Question 7

Do you accept out-of-network insurance?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Many out-of-network insurance plans are accepted. For your convenience, the office handles all insurance claim submissions — you do not need to submit superbills yourself.

Question 8

Do I need to submit my own insurance claims or superbills?

Accepted Answer

No. The office manager handles all insurance claim submissions for both in-network and out-of-network plans. Patients do not need to submit superbills.

Question 9

Do you offer ERP therapy for OCD in Albany, NY?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the gold-standard treatment for OCD and is a primary specialty. Both in-person (Albany, NY 12205) and telehealth sessions are available Monday through Thursday.

Question 10

Do you provide Prolonged Exposure therapy for PTSD?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy is an evidence-based PTSD treatment offered at this practice. Sessions are available in Albany, NY and via telehealth across New York State.

Question 11

Do you offer CBT for insomnia (CBT-I)?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is the first-line, non-medication treatment for chronic insomnia and is offered at this practice.

Question 12

Do you offer DBT in Albany, NY?

Accepted Answer

Yes. DBT-informed individual therapy and DBT skills training are offered for emotion dysregulation, distress tolerance, and related concerns.

Question 13

Do you treat body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) like skin picking or hair pulling?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Treatment for excoriation (skin picking), trichotillomania (hair pulling), and other BFRBs is offered using exposure-based and habit reversal approaches.

Question 14

Do you offer telehealth therapy in New York?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Telehealth sessions via doxy.me are available Monday through Thursday, 8am–6pm, to residents anywhere in New York State.

Question 15

What is the session fee?

Accepted Answer

The standard session fee is $175 for individual therapy. Insurance copays and coinsurance vary by plan. Private pay and out-of-network insurance are also accepted. A Good Faith Estimate is provided prior to services as required.

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