Insurance & Fees

True Self Psychotherapy LLC participates with select insurance plans.

Current in-network plans include:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

• BlueChoice PPO

• Anthem PPO

• Aetna PPO

• Medicare

• UnitedHealthcare (UHC), where applicable based on the specific plan

• Tricare West

Insurance participation and benefits can vary by plan. Being listed as an in-network provider does not guarantee that a particular service will be covered.​

I recommend contacting your insurance company before beginning treatment to confirm your mental health benefits, deductible, copayment, coinsurance, authorization requirements, and any limitations on the number of sessions covered.

For insurance plans with which I am not in-network, I can provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurance company for possible out-of-network reimbursement.

You are ultimately responsible for understanding your insurance benefits and for any portion of the fee that your insurance does not cover.

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Private-Pay Fees

If you choose not to use insurance, my current standard fees are:

Initial Diagnostic Evaluation — $220
53–60 minutes | CPT 90791

Individual Psychotherapy — $200
53–60 minutes

Individual Psychotherapy — $180
Approximately 45 minutes | CPT 90834

Additional professional services requested outside of regular therapy sessions are billed at $200 per hour and may include report writing, preparation of treatment summaries, telephone consultations, meetings with other professionals, and other professional services agreed upon in advance.

Legal-related professional services, including preparation, consultation, depositions, and court appearances, are billed at $250 per hour.

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Cancellation Policy

Appointments cancelled with less than 48 hours' notice, as well as missed appointments, are subject to a $150 cancellation/no-show fee.

This fee is not billed to insurance and is the client's responsibility.

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Good Faith Estimates

If you are uninsured or choose not to use your insurance, you have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of expected charges for scheduled services under the No Surprises Act.

You may request a Good Faith Estimate before scheduling services.

Because psychotherapy is individualized, an estimate of ongoing treatment costs is based on the information available at the time and does not guarantee a specific number of sessions or a specific total cost.

For more information about your federal rights regarding Good Faith Estimates, visit the CMS No Surprises Act resources.

Questions about fees or insurance?

Call 312-547-1323 or email trueselfpsychotherapy@gmail.com.

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Privacy & Confidentiality​

Your privacy is extremely important to me.

Information shared during psychotherapy is treated as confidential and is protected by applicable federal and Illinois privacy laws, including HIPAA, subject to legally recognized exceptions.

There are circumstances in which information may be disclosed without your written authorization, including when disclosure is required or permitted by law, such as certain situations involving safety concerns, suspected abuse or neglect, court orders or other legal requirements, health oversight, payment, or treatment purposes.

If you choose to use insurance, certain clinical and billing information may need to be shared with your insurance company in order to process claims and obtain reimbursement.

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Telehealth Privacy

Telehealth appointments are conducted through a secure telehealth platform. You are encouraged to participate from a private location and take reasonable steps to protect your own privacy.

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AI-Assisted Documentation

True Self Psychotherapy LLC may use certain AI-assisted technology for administrative and clinical documentation support.

AI tools do not independently provide psychotherapy, diagnose clients, or make treatment decisions. Any AI-generated information is reviewed by the psychologist before it is incorporated into the clinical record or used in treatment.

When AI-assisted transcription is used, separate client consent is obtained.

Clients may decline AI-assisted transcription without affecting their ability to receive psychotherapy services.

For more information, please review the applicable AI Consent documents provided during intake.

Your Privacy Rights

You have rights regarding your protected health information, including rights to request access to your records, request amendments, request confidential communications, request certain restrictions on disclosures, and receive a copy of the Notice of Privacy Practices.

For questions regarding privacy or confidentiality:

Nidhi Trivedi, Psy.D.
True Self Psychotherapy LLC
312-547-1323
trueselfpsychotherapy@gmail.com

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get started?

The first step is to schedule a complimentary 15–20 minute phone consultation. This gives us an opportunity to briefly discuss what brings you to therapy, answer initial questions, and determine whether my practice may be a good fit.

Do you offer in-person therapy?

I currently provide psychotherapy primarily through telehealth. I also have limited walking therapy availability in the 60618 area of Chicago when clinically appropriate.

What ages do you work with?

I provide individual psychotherapy to adults age 18 and older.

What happens during the first appointment?

The first appointment is generally an initial diagnostic evaluation. The first few sessions may involve gathering information about your history, current concerns, goals, and treatment needs.

The evaluation may take 1–3 sessions depending on your individual circumstances.

We will then discuss treatment goals and whether continuing therapy together appears to be a good fit.

How long are therapy sessions?

Sessions are generally either approximately 45 minutes or 53–60 minutes.

How much does therapy cost?

The current private-pay fees are:

• $220 for the initial diagnostic evaluation (53–60 minutes)

• $200 for a 53–60 minute psychotherapy session

• $180 for an approximately 45-minute psychotherapy session

Additional professional services may be billed separately.

Do you accept insurance?

Yes. I participate with select insurance plans, including certain Blue Cross Blue Shield, BlueChoice, Anthem, Aetna, Medicare, and UnitedHealthcare plans.

Insurance coverage depends on your specific plan, so I recommend confirming your benefits before beginning treatment.

What if you don't accept my insurance?

If I am not in-network with your insurance plan, I can provide a superbill that you may submit to your insurance company for possible out-of-network reimbursement.

Your insurance company determines whether and how much it will reimburse you.

What if I don't want to use insurance?

You may choose to pay privately for psychotherapy rather than use your insurance.

Choosing private payment may provide greater privacy and avoids submitting your psychotherapy claims to an insurance company.

If you are uninsured or choose not to use insurance, you may also be entitled to a Good Faith Estimate under the No Surprises Act.

Is therapy confidential?

Yes. Psychotherapy is confidential subject to exceptions required or permitted by law.

These may include certain situations involving serious safety concerns, suspected abuse or neglect, valid legal requirements, and disclosures necessary for treatment, payment, or health care operations.

Please see the Notice of Privacy Practices for more information.

Will my insurance company know that I am in therapy?

If you use insurance, information necessary to process your claim may be shared with your insurance company. Depending on your plan, this may include a diagnosis and other information required for reimbursement.

If you choose to pay privately and do not submit claims to insurance, your information is not submitted to an insurance company for reimbursement.

Do you use AI in therapy?

I may use AI-assisted technology as a support tool for administrative and clinical documentation purposes.

AI does not provide therapy or independently make clinical decisions.

When AI-assisted transcription is used during therapy, you will receive a separate consent form explaining the process and giving you the opportunity to consent or decline.

Do you record therapy sessions?

If AI-assisted transcription is used for clinical documentation, the session may be temporarily audio recorded for transcription.

Separate consent is obtained before recording.

The audio is used for documentation purposes and is deleted after transcription according to the applicable technology platform's procedures.

You may decline audio recording without affecting your ability to receive therapy.

Can I change my mind about AI recording?

Yes. Consent is voluntary and may be withdrawn.

If you withdraw consent, your therapist will use another method of documentation.

How long will I need to be in therapy?

There is no predetermined length of treatment.

Some clients benefit from short-term therapy, while others may benefit from longer-term treatment. The length and frequency of therapy depend on your goals, concerns, progress, and clinical needs. Appointments cancelled with less than 48 hours' notice or missed appointments are subject to a $150 cancellation/no-show fee.

Can I text or email you?

Email and text messaging may be used for scheduling and administrative communication.

Because electronic communication cannot be guaranteed to be completely confidential or secure, please do not use email or text messaging to discuss sensitive therapeutic information or emergencies.

What if I am having an emergency?

True Self Psychotherapy LLC does not provide emergency or crisis services.

If you are experiencing an emergency, call 911, call or text 988, or go to your nearest emergency department.

Do you provide medication?

No. I do not provide medication management. If medication evaluation or management is appropriate, I can discuss referrals to qualified medical providers.

Do you provide couples or family therapy?

My practice primarily provides individual psychotherapy for adults. Couples and family therapy are not routinely offered.

Can you see me if I live outside Illinois?

I am licensed in Illinois and may provide telehealth services in other jurisdictions where I am legally authorized to practice, including jurisdictions covered by PSYPACT when applicable.

Because laws vary by location, please contact me to confirm whether I can provide services where you are physically located at the time of treatment.

How do I contact you?

Phone: 312-547-1323
Email: trueselfpsychotherapy@gmail.com

I make reasonable efforts to return messages within 24 business hours. Please do not use voicemail, email, or text messaging for emergencies.

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