Since the Affordable Care Act (ACA or Obamacare) came into effect, access to mental health care has grown. While things still aren't perfect, more people are able to access counseling services than ever before.  Depending on your insurance plan you may be able to get your insurance company to cover most of the cost of therapy.

Rates
Individual Counseling
15-minute consultation, Free
Initial Assessment, 50 -55min $195
Individual sessions, 45 -50 min $180
Individual sessions, 90 min $330 (Recommended for EMDR)
EMDR Intensives (3 hours) $665 - Ask about a multi-day package

Infertility Group
$85 per group session. Intake appointment required.

Women’s Group
$80 per group session. 2 intake appointments are required.

Other
Psychoeducational Consultation for Intended Parents $250, includes a written report
Case Management, Consultation or Report Writing  $50 per 15 minutes

Credit cards, personal checks, FSA, HSA and cash are accepted. 

Questions about paying for therapy? 

Do you have an HMO? 
If you have a HMO, the good news is that your insurance most likely covers therapy and you’ll probably need to pay only a small co-pay for each session. You can find a list of in-network providers in your policy handbook or online. If you decide you'd like to meet with me anyway, I'm happy to see you as a private pay client. 

Do you have a PPO?
Excellent! PPO's provide the greatest flexibility in choosing your providers; you can choose any therapist you'd like to see, which is great for you!  At the end of each month, I'll provide you with a form to submit to your insurance company. Your insurance company will then send you a check, reimbursing you for a portion of your session fee.  On average, clients with PPOs seem to get reimbursed for 65-75% of their sessions after their deductible is met.  

Please check your coverage carefully to verify specifics of your particular insurance coverage and ask the following questions: 

• Do I have mental health benefits?

• What is my deductible and has it been met?

• How many sessions per calendar year does my plan cover?

• How much does my plan cover for an out-of-network provider?

• What is the coverage amount per therapy session at a rate of $180?

• Is approval required from my primary care physician?

*While you have them on the phone, clarify where you should send the monthly receipts that I provide for reimbursement.

No Show/Late Cancelation Policy
Please be mindful of the 48 hour cancelations policy. In case of a missed appointment or late cancelation, the full appointment fee will be charged.  Prior to your first appointment, a credit card will be required to reserve your appointment; your card will not be charged until the time of your appointment. If you are using insurance, you will be responsible for the full appointment fee if you no show or cancel within 48 hours of your appointment, and not just your copay amount, as insurance will not cover fees for missed appointments.

Reduced Fee
I offer a reduced fee for a limited number of teens experiencing loss or struggles during pregnancy or postpartum, and those who do not have any health insurance.  I ask that those who have other sources of support (i.e. spousal or parental support) use those resources first before requesting the reduced fee so I can continue to provide affordable care to those who need it most. 
 

Do you have more questions?

Call me to schedule a free 20 minute consultation!