Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Does Be Well Mental Health offer in-person therapy?

Be Well Mental Health exclusively offers Telehealth therapy. In-person therapy is not available at this time.

What are the payment options?

Be Well Mental Health accepts insurance and self-pay. 

• Insurance helps make care more affordable.

• Self-pay allows for less treatment restrictions and increased privacy of personal information.

What insurances does Be Well Mental Health accept? 

Be Well Mental Health currently accepts the following insurances:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)

• Aetna

• Tufts

• Harvard Pilgrim

• Carelon Behavioral Health

• Quest Behavioral Health

If you are interested in paying for services without insurance, please see the self-pay rates below. 

If you have insurance that is not listed below, please email Dr. Nocera as we may still be able to work together. 

What are the therapy self-pay rates? 

• Intake Session - $250

• Standard 60-minute Therapy Session - $230

*sliding scales are not available at this time

If you choose to pay for services out-of-pocket, you will receive a Good Faith Estimate outlining the anticipated cost of services so there are no surprises.

How are payments managed? 

Payment is expected and made at the time of service. Credit card payments are accepted. Cash or check payments are not accepted at this time. Be Well Mental Health requires a credit card on file to manage self-pay balances that will be automatically charged at the time of service.

What is the cancellation policy? 

Be Well Mental Health asks for a 48-hours, or 2 days, notice prior to the appointment to avoid a fee. The fee applies to both late cancellations (cancellations made within 48-hours of the appointment) and no-shows (not showing up for the appointment without prior notice).

Who is a typical client at Be Well Mental Health?

• Dr. Nocera works with adults, ages 18 and older. 

• Do you experience:

  • Worry or racing "what if..." thoughts?

  • Sadness, depressed mood, or irritability?

  • Chronic stress including feeling on edge, shakiness, difficulty with decision-making, tightness in chest, feeling shut down, tension, etc.?

  • Intrusive and unwanted thoughts that cause discomfort or anxiety and compulsive behaviors that you feel like you have to do in order to feel better?

  • Do you have a hard time keeping up with a to-do list or calendar, maintaining regular routines, initiating and completing tasks, challenges with time management, chronic doom scrolling, or are you easily distracted?

If any of these experiences resonate with you, then Be Well Mental Health might be a good fit for you. 

If you are not sure, we can figure it out together.

Why therapy now?

Everyone deserves a safe space to talk. It might be the time to start therapy if...

• You want to reduce stress and worry.

• You want to choose to engage in helpful behaviors.

• There is something making it difficult for you to accomplish your goals.

• You want to have a better relationship with your emotions.

• You want more stability and security in your relationships with others.

• You want to make grounded decisions that are in line with your values.