Important Details
Location Information
I am currently contracting with another clinic to provide services. Because they handle maintaining the physical space and billing procedures, I can focus less on the overhead and more on what truly matters: your child!
The clinic is conveniently located off 35E near Yankee Doodle Road in Eagan, MN, which is only 15 minutes from St. Paul, MN and close to many southern Twin Cities suburbs.
Play therapy with children is provided in person only, while parent consults can be done in person or via telehealth.
Hours and Appointment Availability
I am currently accepting new clients with limited before and after school appointment times available.
Financial Information
Yes! I accept Insurance!
I work with the following insurance plans:
Aetna
BlueCross and BlueShield
Cigna
First Health
HealthPartners
Hennepin Health
Medica
Medicaid​
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
UCare
UMR
It is your responsibility to verify your insurance benefits, including in-network status. If you’re not sure, contact the number on the back of your insurance card.
Private Pay and Out-of-Network Options
If I am out-of-network with your insurace plan, I can provide a superbill for you to submit directly to your insurance provider.
Private pay is also available; contact me for current rates and information.
Billing Services
Please note that billing is provided through my contracting agency. As part of their commitment to transparency, they comply with the No Surprises Act, which ensures that you have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” of expected charges for non-emergency services. This allows you to understand your anticipated costs upfront. To learn more, you can review the No Surprises Act – Legal Notice – MN document and understand your rights and protections.
Privacy Information
Rug Island follows all applicable privacy laws, including HIPAA. A full disclosure and explanation will be provided at the initiation of services. You can also view my contracting agency’s privacy notice by clicking here and here.
Treatment of Minors
Therapy with people under the age of 18 is a little different than it is with adults. Here are some frequently asked questions (and their answers!) about child therapy.
Who must consent to services?
Both parents must be allowed the opportunity to consent to services. If this is not possible in your situation, we will discuss that at the onset of services.
Who should be involved in my child’s therapy?
Because children are inherently part of a family system, change and healing will happen faster when all important adults are involved. This can be done with all adults together, or with each adult independently. I am also happy to consult with schools or daycares when requested!
How will I be involved with my child’s therapy?
For children in elementary school and younger, the first session is parent-only so that we can focus on your concerns, gather background information, and set meaningful goals together. I will then meet with your child one-on-one. You will participate in regular parent check-ins, which are held every 4-6 sessions. We will discuss your child’s progress and work together to address your questions and concerns.
For children in middle school and up, we will decide together what your involvement will be like.
How does privacy work?
You will be given an overview of your child’s progress at our check-ins, but will not receive a detailed report of each session. This allows the child to have some privacy, which is increasingly important as children age. That said, I do share concerns about self-harm, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, thoughts of harming others, child abuse, or life-threatening activities like drug use of risky sexual behavior.
Can you make custody recommendations, complete home studies, or provide other court-involved services?
No. Therapy provided by Rug Island Play Therapy and Crystal Barrera, MSW, LICSW, is considered to be a Safe Harbor. This means that therapy is confidential and separate from any court proceedings.