Welcome to Gaughan Psychological Services of Overland Park and the Kansas City metro. I’m Dr. Eric Gaughan. As a psychologist I’m committed to helping people who feel trapped by anxiety and depression find emotional freedom and mental peace, so they can recapture joy in their life. If this sounds like what you’re looking for in your life right now, I hope you’ll reach out to me.

Meet Dr. Eric Gaughan

I’m an experienced psychotherapist with a doctoral degree in clinical psychology.

I’ve had the opportunity to help many people make significant life changes and enjoy more fulfilling lives.

I’m licensed in Kansas and Missouri, and I work with adults in my Overland Park office and via online teletherapy sessions.

Getting Started with Psychotherapy

I do my utmost to make the intake process simple and stress free. When you contact Gaughan Psychological Services, we’ll begin the psychotherapy process with a complimentary phone consultation to discuss the issues you are seeking help with, questions you may have about the practice, and whether we might be a good fit to begin work together.

To schedule the initial consultation:

• Please call (913) 562-9588 or email me at drg@kcpsychologist.com
• Leave your name, phone number, and a few good times to reach you that you’ll have enough privacy to briefly discuss the issues you hope to work on in therapy.
• I will return your call, typically within 24 hours unless you have specified another time, to conduct the free brief consultation that lasts about 10 minutes.

Fees & Payment

Payment may be made by debit/credit card, HSA/FSA card, check, or cash and is collected at the time of service.

If the price of treatment is the only thing getting in the way of starting work with me, I invite you to contact me. There are options available to help those with need to fit the cost of psychotherapy into their budgets. It is my goal to offer as much flexibility and accessibility as possible to ensure those who would benefit from psychotherapy can work with me.

Additionally, I encourage individuals to think of psychotherapy as a short-term investment in long-term happiness. Therapy involves a significant commitment of time and money but also gives you the tools to achieve relief that lasts. My goal with every client is to help them to become their own therapist, so they can effectively manage their anxiety or depression on their own.

Individual Psychotherapy Session

45 minutes: $185

Sessions will typically be scheduled for 45 minutes. Occasionally, we may decide to continue with a session beyond your 45 minute appointment, rather than stop or postpone work on a particular issue. Extended sessions will generally be charged on a prorated basis in 15-minute increments.

Insurance

I am considered an “out-of-network” provider, and I don’t participate in any insurance plans. Although I don’t accept insurance as a form of payment, many insurance plans will reimburse their members a percentage of out-of-pocket expenses after a deductible is met, and you may be able to seek reimbursement from your insurance company for your treatment depending on your coverage.

Through my patient portal, you can access and download a billing statement for your sessions that includes all the information necessary to submit a claim to your insurer to apply for reimbursement. You will then be reimbursed directly by your insurance company based on the terms of your policy.

Please keep in mind that if you choose to utilize your insurance, a psychiatric diagnosis is typically required for reimbursement.

If you plan to independently file claims for reimbursement, I recommend you contact your insurance company to better understand your benefits and reimbursement procedures. You can start by asking:

• Do I have out-of-network behavioral health benefits to see a psychologist?
• If so, what is the coverage amount per therapy session?
• Do I have a deductible for mental health benefits (a deductible is a set amount that you must pay before your insurance company begins providing benefits)?
• If so, how much of the deductible have I met?
• How many therapy sessions are covered, and for what time period?
• How do I submit requests for reimbursement?

For Medicare Beneficiaries: Please note that Gaughan Psychological Services is not a covered provider under Medicare. Medicare-eligible patients may not seek reimbursement from Medicare or their supplemental coverage for services provided.

Notice of Privacy Practices

The Notice of Privacy Practices provides information about your rights and protections related to the use and disclosure of your identifiable health care information. You can download and read the Notice of Privacy Practices below. Since you will complete all necessary forms, including the Notice of Privacy Practices, using the patient portal, there is no need to print and complete this document unless you would like to do so for your own records.

Read the Notice of Privacy Practices