FAQs

  • I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS) in the state of Pennsylvania. I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. Additionally, I graduated from Point Park College in 2011 with a Masters in Arts in Organizational Leadership, before moving on to study counseling at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and graduated in 2013 with a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

    I am also a trained Brainspotting (BSP) practitioner, a somatic brain body approach and hold a level 1 trauma certification.

    Additionally, I am a registered yoga teacher and completed my 200 hour training in 2018.

  • Initial Assessment: $150

    Sessions 53-60 minutes in length: $130

    One free 15 minute consultation is offered.

  • Yes, I am in-network with most commercial plans from Highmark/BCBS, Aetna, Optum/United Healthcare/UMR, and UPMC. I am not in-network with any Medicaid or Medicare plans at this time.

    You are responsible for your deductible, co-pay, or co-insurance which is due at the time of your appointment. Few policies cover 100% of the cost and collection of insurance claims is ultimately the insured client’s responsibility, regardless of network status. Submitting claims to your insurance provider is a service provided to you as a courtesy. These insurance benefits will be paid directly to your therapist.

    Please understand that you (not your insurance company) are fully responsible for payment of any incurred fees. For this reason, I highly encourage you to find out exactly what mental health services your insurance policy covers and what your deductible, co-pay, or co-insurance is prior to your first session. If you have questions about your coverage, please call the member services number on the back of your card, or call your plan administrator. Any claim that is returned unpaid, with the exception of therapist error, is your responsibility to pay.

  • Look on the back of your insurance card for Behavioral Health or Member Services and dial number listed. Listen for the correct prompt to speak with a representative.

    Questions to ask your Insurance:

    First - is Siobhan Sickels Counseling and Wellness an In Network or Out of Network provider?

    If In-Network:

    • What is my coverage for outpatient mental health services?

    • What copay, deductible, or OOP expense will I owe Siobhan Sickels Counseling and Wellness for treatment codes 90791 (Initial Evaluation) and 90837 (53 minute psychotherapy)?

    • If I have a deductible, what is my yearly deductible, and has it been met yet, and when does it reset?

    • What is the reimbursement rate (this is the discounted rate you will owe if you need to pay your deductible first) for an out-of-network mental health provider for treatment codes 90791 (Initial Evaluation) and 90837 (53 to 60-min psychotherapy)?

    • Is there a difference in cost if the session is done via In-Person or Telehealth? What is the difference in cost?

    • Is a prior authorization required for mental health outpatient services?

    • How many therapy sessions are covered per calendar year with my plan?

    • Are there any limits to my coverage?

    • What is the Reference Number for this call?

    If Out of Network (OON):

    • What is my coverage for outpatient mental health services?

    • Am I covered by your plan for out of network coverage? At what percent?

    • What is my yearly deductible, and has it been met yet? When does it reset?

    • What is the reimbursement rate (this is the discounted rate you will owe) for an out-of-network mental health provider for treatment codes 90791 (Initial Evaluation) and 90837 (53 to 60-min psychotherapy)?

    • Is there a difference in cost if the session is done via In-Person or Telehealth? What is the difference in cost?

    • Is a prior authorization required for mental health outpatient services?

    • How many therapy sessions are covered per calendar year?

    • Are there any limits to my coverage?

    • What is the Reference Number for this call?

  • Click here to see Siobhan Sickels Counseling & Wellness LLC’s practice policies.

  • During a virtual session, be sure to be in a private location, away from distractions and other people in the home. Earbuds are great for optimal privacy. It is preferable to be on a laptop or desktop computer rather than iPhone or other device as reading body language is an important part of the process. Be sure to have a strong internet connection and charged electronic device. Feel free to enjoy a beverage or snack, your comfort is a main priority! Join the session with an open mind and willingness for self-exploration.

  • My office space is in Squirrel Hill in the Louis Building. For your convenience, download the parking app Go Mobile PGH. There is metered street parking along the front and side of the building. As well as a paid parking lot on Bartlett Street that is around the corner. Also, if you drive up any side street a little further from the building, you may be able to find free street parking. Be sure to look out for any street cleaning signs and/or fire lanes.