How to Pay for Therapy | Ep 18

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   ✨Content is proudly sponsored by NOCD. Go to NOCD.com/savage to get evidence-based treatment from US locations & abroad!   ➡️If you're located in North Carolina or Virginia, Book Your Consult with Erin to schedule your free 15-minute video call. 🎥 Erin is now accepting new clients for an intensive outpatient program!   ➡️Love the podcast? Awesome! Treat Erin to a coffee! ☕️   ➡️Want more? 👏 Snag a spot on Erin's email newsletter to get extra tips, tricks, & insider info. 📧 Shop Erin's store for OCD-themed merch to brighten your day. ☀️   ➡️Handpicked rec's for you: Thrizer simplifies your insurance benefits for out-of-network care. Descript offers powerful tools for editing audio & video, making it easy to polish your podcast. Needing passive income? Open a high-yield savings account with SoFi & get $25 for opening an account with my link! 💸 *These are affiliate links, which means I may get a kickback (at no additional cost to you) if you purchase after clicking. ➡️Please rate the show with five stars, & select "Write a Review" to let others know what you loved most about the episode! ✍️ When you leave that raving review, shoot me a message to get your special bonus! 🎉