Paying for Therapy
Navigating OCD Treatment and Financing Options
This episode of 'Bossing Up: Overcoming OCD' features Erin, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and OCD Specialist, who partners with NoCD to raise awareness about OCD, specifically Relationship OCD. Erin discusses various financing options for mental health therapy, including insurance intricacies, the introduction of care credit, and an upcoming Exposure and Response Prevention Intensive Package. She also explores alternatives like private pay, health savings accounts, and Employee Assistance Programs. The episode concludes with a unique merchandise promotion – an OCD-themed coffee mug – and a teaser about a celebrity with OCD. The main focus is on making mental health care accessible and breaking down financial barriers to treatment.
00:00 Raising Awareness: Understanding OCD Beyond Stereotypes
00:29 Welcome Back: Navigating OCD with Expert Insights
00:57 Meet Erin: Your Guide to Overcoming OCD
01:21 Demystifying Insurance: Making Mental Health Care Accessible
01:53 Exploring Care Credit: A Financial Lifeline for Therapy
02:46 Introducing the Exposure and Response Prevention Intensive Package
03:43 The Importance of Prioritizing Mental Health
04:30 Understanding Insurance: Deductibles, Copays, and Coinsurance
10:11 Navigating Out-of-Network Providers and Reimbursement
13:59 Private Pay and Health Savings Accounts: Maximizing Your Options
16:24 Seeking Alternative Funding: EAPs and Family Support
19:12 Embracing Bravery: Overcoming OCD with Courage
19:41 Exclusive Merchandise: The Obsessive Coffee Drinker Mug
21:38 Closing Thoughts and Next Episode Teaser