Fees & Insurance Questions

Counseling Fees

  • Individual Counseling (55 minutes) — $135

  • Trauma Counseling: EMDR or RTM (85 minutes) — $160

  • Couples Counseling (55 minutes) — $135

Do You Take Insurance?

I have made a conscious choice not to accept insurance. You are more than a group of symptoms that add up to a diagnosis.

Paying privately provides privacy and allows you to be in control of your treatment.   Insurance claims, in or out of network requires a psychiatric diagnosis.  Once you file a claim, that information is available to all who process that claim. It can also limit the amount of sessions you can participate in.  By paying privately, you and I will determine the type of treatment you receive and how long your therapy should last.

Also be aware, that couples counseling is not covered by insurance companies because it is not deemed medically necessary.  The only way to get coverage is to assign a mental health diagnosis to one member of the couple

If you chose to use out-of-network benefits and would like to be reimbursed for the services you received, I can provide you with a special monthly receipt to submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement.

I advise all clients interested in out-of-network reimbursement to contact their insurance provider directly for more information.

HERE ARE SOME IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY:

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

  • Is any pre-approval required before obtaining out-of-network mental health services in order to be reimbursed?

  • If I have out-of-network benefits, will I be reimbursed the full amount I paid or a portion?

  • Do I have a deductible and if so, what is it?

  • What do you need for me to submit for reimbursement?

  • Is there a limit to the number of sessions that are allowed for reimbursement?

Understanding your benefits and applying for reimbursement is your responsibility, but I am always happy to answer any questions you may have about this option.

What Is Your Cancellation Policy?

To cancel a scheduled counseling session, a minimum of 24 hours in advance of your session is required. If prior and timely notification is not given, you will be charged the full session fee for the missed session.

Take the Next Step Towards Getting Help

Let's discover how I can help. Reach out to get your free 15-minute phone consultation. During our consultation call, feel free to share with me what is causing you to want to enter into counseling at this time. Also, this is a place to ask questions and clarify if counseling is right for you at this time to honor yourself and your story.