Frequently Asked Questions

Renaissance Therapy and Consulting is located in the OutDoWork* Building, 30 1st Ave. NE, Buffalo, MN 55313 in downtown Buffalo next to the old movie theater.

*2021 Wright County New Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient

The first step is deciding to take action. Congratulations! Finding the right therapist is the next step. My website tries to give you a good picture of what it will be like to work with me. For a free 15-minute consultation, click here to schedule. Once you have scheduled your first session, I will email you intake documents.

This is where we start to get to know each other. We will review your intake documents and reasons for seeking therapy at this time. I will answer any questions you may have and review informed consent. From there, we create a treatment plan with three goals that we regularly review.

Informed consent is an active, documented process of communication between client and therapist. I will provide you with possible risks, benefits, practice polices and treatment costs. Further, I provide you with your rights as a client so that you can make an informed decision about your therapy experience. Your confidentiality is maintained unless there is a threat to self or other. As a mandated reporter, I must report. Click here to see the Client’s Bill of Rights.

Office hours are for both in-person and tele-therapy, and include both daytime and evening availability Monday – Thursday.

At Renaissance, Therapy is an investment in your well-being.

• Initial Assessment/Intake $250

• 60-minute Session $175

• 45-minute Session $131.50

• Couples Session $200

• Mediation and Parenting Consulting Fees start at $200 after Deposit

Extended sessions available upon request.

Yes, I am an in-network provider for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Health Partners and CIGNA. In addition, I am self-pay which provides client freedom and privacy. I also provide super bills as an out of network provider for other insurances.

OutDoWork is a secure green building. The building's locked entrance door will be programmed to unlock for you for 10 minutes at your appointment time allowing you building access. Enter and make yourself comfortable and I will meet you in the lobby and escort you to my office.

Email is the preferred method of contact, however you can also leave voice messages at 612.699.7990. Keeping in mind that I am with clients during the business day, I return all messages within 24 hours. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 911.

You can make, change and cancel sessions online through your Therapy Notes client portal, email or phone call. Once you locate a day and time that works well with your schedule, we recommend booking out 1-2 months so that you have your preference reserved. Therapy Notes electronic health record will send auto-reminders for appointments. If your session is via tele-health, you will also receive a Zoom link.

Payment is due at the time of service. No-shows or late cancels will also be processed the date of the appointment. Cash, checks, credit and debit cards are accepted.

Under this law that went into effect January 1, 2022 you have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost.

Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.

• You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.

• Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or 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 this link or call 800-985-3059.

Click this link to read about the procedures in place to keep both you and myself safe.

Appointments must be cancelled within 24 hours. Appointments cancelled in less than 24 hours will be charged the full session fee with the exception of illness.