FAQ
What kind of eating disorders do you treat?
My focus is on healing relationships with food, body, and movement. While some individuals may meet clear criteria for anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating disorder, many others do not. The most common eating disorder is called 'other specified feeding or eating disorder'. This majority of people don't fit the clean lines of the major diagnoses, but that does not correlate with severity or importance of the struggle. In her practice, Dr. Duffy treats any individual who is interested in strengthening their relationship with food and body and finding greater peace and freedom in these areas.
Do I really qualify to seek help?
Yes. Dr. Duffy treats all levels and nearly all types of eating disorders. Many people worry that they don't 'deserve' to seek help. This could be because they don't believe they meet classic criteria for an eating disorder, because there are people struggling more than they are, because it's not "that bad", or because they eat "too much". For many reasons, it is very challenging work to heal our relationships with food and body, and therapy from a specialized clinician can be critical in the ability to move toward food and body freedom. If you are unhappy with these areas of your life, then you deserve the support and guidance that it takes to heal.
How long is each session and how often will we meet?
A standard session length is just under one hour. During the initial appointment, session frequency will be discussed and a plan will be developed collaboratively. Dr. Duffy often recommends beginning with weekly sessions, as this allows for relationship-building and supports meaningful progress toward treatment goals. As progress is made, sessions may transition to a biweekly schedule. If financial considerations present a barrier, frequency can be discussed to determine a plan that is feasible and clinically appropriate.
What is your fee for therapy?
Initial intake appointment: $220
Subsequent therapy appointments: $180
If you are planning to use your insurance, fees may be slightly different based on the negotiated rate with your specific insurance company.
What types of payment and insurance do you accept?
For private pay services or payment of deductible and copays, Dr. Duffy accepts personal check or transfer via Zelle. Payment is typically expected at the time of the session. Arrangements for biweekly or monthly payment schedules can be made when needed.
Dr. Duffy maintains a limited number of openings for insurance-based services as well as private-pay services.
Clients may elect to use insurance benefits when as in-network opening is available, or may choose private pay. Dr. Duffy is currently a participating (in-network) provider for Anthem/BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, and United Health Plans. Please note, it is strongly recommend that you contact your insurance provider to verify your benefits prior to the first appointment.
Insurance-based services are billed according to the plan's contracted rate, and clients are responsible for applicable copays, coinsurance, and deductibles.
Private-pay services are not billed to insurance. Documentation intended for insurance reimbursement (including superbills) is not provided for private-pay services. Clients who elect private-pay understand that insurance benefits will not be utilized for those services.
For insurance plans with which Dr. Duffy is not contracted, she is considered an out-of-network provider and can provide a receipt for services that clients may submit to their insurer for possible reimbursement.