Appointments
Appointments are generally scheduled during the day from 8am to 5pm. You may begin by calling for a a free phone consultation (949) 315-0090 to determine whether these services are right for you. Or you may email me with any questions you may have at taappleton@gmail.com and I will answer your questions via phone or email, which ever you request.
If you schedule an appointment try to arrive 15 minutes early to complete paperwork ahead of time. Be sure to bring your insurance card. We will begin by addressing your situation and developing a strategy to bring about the changes you would like to achieve.
Insurance
Counseling sessions are partially covered by many insurance plans including Aetna, Cigna, Medicare, Tricare, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross, Medicare and others. I am a provider on all of these plans (usually listed as Christina Appleton, PhD.) and some EAP plans that may be provided by your employer. Some plans have a deductible which must first be met. Most have a small co-pay (usually $15-$30) that you must pay each session. We will file the insurance claims for you. Please call your insurance company and ask for coverage details for outpatient mental health. I am more reluctant to accept First Health Insurance, United Health Care, United Behavioral Health, Blue Shield or Magellan due to the difficulty in working with these companies, but will consider this insurance on a case by case basis.
No Insurance coverage
For those without insurance coverage fees or who wish to pay out of pocket fees are normally $180 (50-60 minutes). However, anyone experiencing financial stress can request a reduction in fees and a payment plan. A certain number of slots are available at a reduced fee and you should not hesitate to ask for one of these. The reduced slots are $80 to $100 per session.