Insurance Reimbursement

Allison is currently in-network with Cigna. For all other insurance providers, she can provide you with a super bill you can submit directly to your insurance provider for reimbursement. Please call your insurance provider to determine whether your policy allows for out-of-network mental health services and further information will be provided during your initial phone conversation with Allison.

Allison's Services 

​Your First Session

Initially you and Allison will meet to develop a plan specifically created for you. You and Allison will collaborate to create goals for your treatment based upon your needs and input. Therapy is typically offered in 50-minute sessions, but longer and shorter sessions are available.

Consultation
Allison offers a free 15-minute consultation via phone or video chat, so you can get a sense of whether you are a good match. It is important that you find the therapist that is the best fit for you and your needs.

As a cognitive behavioral therapist, Allison helps clients understand the thoughts and feelings that influence their behaviors. During the course of therapy, Allison teaches her clients how to identify and change destructive thought patterns that have a negative influence on their behavior.  ​Allison believes in the fundamentals of cognitive behavioral theory in that our thoughts and feelings play an underlying role in our behavior. By teaching clients that they cannot control every aspect of the world around them, they can take control of how they interpret and deal with their environment.  It is through the therapeutic process that Allison gives her clients the tools with which they can address the issues that arise throughout their lives. ​​Allison will support and challenge you, help you find ways to overcome obstacles, enable you to increase your skills, and guide you to make decisions for the life you want to lead. ​​

​​Allison Markus Poirier, MA, LMFT 

Cancellation Policy

Scheduled appointments must be cancelled within 24-hours of the appointment time. Clients who cancel outside of the 24-hour window will be charged for the cost of the session.

Phone Sessions
Allison is able to conduct sessions with clients via Telehealth within the state of California. Please let her know if this method of therapy might work best for you.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy for Adults and Adolescents

Rates

Allison's rate is discussed during your initial phone call with her. If you are unable to afford her fee, please let her know during the discussion so alternative options for your care can be identified.


Licensed Clinical Supervision

The key to being a good therapist is knowing when to ask for help. Allison has had the opportunity to work with and learn from many respected clinicians and has developed a passion for training and supervising clinicians in training. If you or your facility is looking for clinical supervision for associate marriage and family therapists please contact me. 

Payment
Cash, Check, Major Credit Cards and Venmo are accepted for payment at the time of service.

Good Faith Estimate Notice

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental healthcare will cost. Under the law, healthcare providers need to give patients who do not have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services. You can ask your healthcare provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.