Investing in Your Mental Health

Asher Bar-Nes Caldwell, PMHNP, tending one of his beehives—an expression of the patience, attentiveness, and stewardship that also guide his approach to psychiatric care.

Seeking psychiatric care is both a practical and personal decision. My goal is to make the financial aspects of treatment as transparent as possible so that we can focus our work on what matters most: your health, relationships, and quality of life.

Whether you use insurance or choose to pay privately, I strive to provide thoughtful, individualized care that integrates psychotherapy with evidence-based psychiatric treatment. My approach emphasizes understanding the whole person—not simply treating symptoms—and appointments are intentionally structured to allow time for meaningful conversation, careful assessment, and collaborative treatment planning.

Insurance

I am currently in-network with the following insurance plans:

  • Aetna

  • CareOregon (Oregon Health Plan)

  • Medicare

  • MODA Health

  • Providence Health Plan

  • Regence BlueCross BlueShield

Credentialing in progress (anticipated soon):

  • Optum / UnitedHealthcare

  • PacificSource

Because insurance networks and individual plan benefits can change, I encourage you to verify your coverage directly with your insurance company before your first appointment.

If I am not contracted with your insurance plan, you may still be eligible to receive reimbursement through your out-of-network benefits.

Private Pay

Private-pay care is available for individuals who do not use insurance, have an insurance plan with which I am not contracted, or prefer not to submit their psychiatric care to insurance.

Brief Phone Consultation/Introduction (15-20 minutes): Free

Initial Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation (up to 90 minutes): $450

Follow-Up Psychiatric Appointment with Psychotherapy (up to 60 minutes): $225

Payment is due at the time of service.

For patients using out-of-network benefits, I can provide a superbill that you may submit to your insurance company. Reimbursement is determined by your insurance plan and is not guaranteed.

Out-of-Network Benefits

Many insurance plans provide reimbursement for services received from clinicians who are not in-network.

If your plan includes out-of-network mental health benefits, I can provide a superbill that you may submit directly to your insurance company.

Helpful questions to ask your insurer include:

  • Do I have out-of-network mental health benefits?

  • What is my deductible?

  • What percentage of each visit will be reimbursed?

  • Is prior authorization required?

Payment Methods

For your convenience, I accept:

  • Major credit and debit cards

  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Payments are processed securely through the patient portal.

Cancellation Policy

Your appointment time is reserved exclusively for you.

If you need to cancel or reschedule, please provide at least 24 hours' notice.

Appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours' notice—or missed without notice—may be subject to a cancellation fee.

Good Faith Estimate

Under the No Surprises Act, patients who do not use insurance—or who choose not to use their insurance benefits—have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate explaining the anticipated cost of care.

You have the right to:

  • Receive a written estimate before services begin.

  • Ask questions about expected costs.

  • Dispute charges that substantially exceed the estimate under certain circumstances.

Additional information is available upon request.

Questions?

If you have questions about insurance coverage, fees, scheduling, or whether my practice may be a good fit for your needs, I encourage you to reach out.

A complimentary 15–20 minute phone consultation is available to answer your questions, discuss your goals, and help determine whether my practice is the right fit before scheduling an initial evaluation.

I look forward to speaking with you.