FAQ

Dr. Lewis is a licensed Psychologist in Pennsylvania and is able to practice virtually in most US states, under the authority of the PSYPACT commission. If you are located in any of the states listed on the map, you can work with Dr. Lewis. You do not need to be an official resident of the state where you are located, what matters is your physical location.

Dr. Lewis has an office in Blue Bell, PA, where she typically sees patients on Mondays. If you prefer to be seen in person, this is where your sessions will be held.

Dr. Lewis uses a HIPAA-compliant telemedicine platform, with video and audio, to conduct her sessions. You do not need to download anything, or create an account to use this platform, further ensuring your privacy and anonymity. For more information on this platform, check here

Therapy

Insurance – Dr. Lewis accepts Traditional Medicare insurance. Dr. Lewis does not accept Medicare Advantage plans. Please contact your insurance provider well in advance of your appointment to ensure Dr. Lewis’s services will be covered.

Third-party programs – Dr. Lewis is a proud provider of the Unite for HER program, and one passport square can be redeemed for each session with Dr. Lewis. If you have been diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer and live in the US, please inquire with Unite for HER to see if you are eligible.

Private pay – Dr. Lewis accepts private pay for therapy sessions, payable via credit or debit card at the time of service. Intake and session rates at this time are $225, and are subject to change at Dr. Lewis’s discretion. If you would like to use “out-of-network” insurance benefits for intake and therapy services, please inquire with your specific insurance provider. An invoice of services can be provided to you upon request to submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement.

Evaluation

Please inquire as to the current cost of evaluation for immigration services. Depending on a number of factors, including the type of evaluation and your timeline, this cost varies, and ranges from $1500-$2500. Payment is due, by credit or debit card, upon the first session, and payment plans are not available at this time. In certain exceptional cases, money orders can also be used for payment.

Dr. Lewis typically holds sessions Monday through Thursday, from 9 am-4 pm, EST. Please note these hours particularly if you reside outside the Eastern Standard Time zone.