Fees – Make a Payment

Payment is due at time of service.  You can pay in session with cash, check, or credit card.  If you prefer to make a payment before our meeting time or need to pay for a missed payment, use the “buy now” button below. That will take you to a PayPal payment screen.  You will need to enter the appropriate amount.

The base rate includes the designated number of minutes (listed below) of face-to-face time either in office, a natural area, or via secure video conferencing software.  All counseling/coaching/consultation meetings include 10-15 minutes of record keeping and planning per meeting.

 

For those wanting to do more intentional, deeper work, those who desire a slower more mindful pace, or for couples/relationship work, longer sessions are recommended.

 

Individual/Couples Session Rates

Seasoned Clinician with Advanced Training

1 Hour Session (50-55 min) – $150

1.5 Hour Session (80 min) – $180

Newer Clinician < 3 Years Post Graduation

1 Hour Session (50-55 min) – $120

1.5 Hour Session (80 min) – $150

We believe in accessibility and we understand not everyone has the means to pay out of pocket for therapy.  To continue to be available and accessible to as many people as possible, some insurances are accepted. If you would like to utilize insurance, please reach out to [email protected] with your insurance infomatoin and we can let you know if we are in network or not.  We advise you to reach out to your insurance company directly to know what your copay, deductible, and coverages are for in or out of network mental health benefits.  For some services, such as longer sessions and couples and family therapy insurance does not cover adaquately.   A surcharge may apply to bring the total fee up to the above amount for couples or longer sessions as insurance will likely not cover the additional cost.

Other Fees:

• Participation in a Group Session – $50-$60
• Legal Proceedings – $500 per hour
• Late Cancellation: Cancellation with less than 48 hours notice is 1/2 of the session cost
• No Show or Cancelling within 2 hours of the session: The full session fee is charged

Advantages of paying for therapy yourself

Just because you have insurance, doesn’t mean you have to use it.  Sometimes people find it is better to pay for services without utilizing insurance. There are both advantages and disadvantages of utilizing your health insurance. Obviously, there is increased cost if you don’t involve your insurance company.   However, there are advantages of private pay that may make the expense worth considering.

Additional Confidentiality

Insurance providers require a mental health diagnosis, justification, and clinical treatment planning in order for counseling to be covered.  In addition, they have the right to audit your records at any time to be sure they are paying for a justifiable diagnosis with their approved treatment methods.  When you pay out-of-pocket, you are guaranteed that the only people who know any of the details of counseling are themselves and their therapist.  There is no third party who can audit your records and know the details of what happens in your private sessions. 

Finding the Best Fit

A counseling relationship is a different kind of relationship than a medical procedure that insurance companies base their models on.  We believe (and the research supports) that the therapeutic relationship is the most importand factor in predicting a successful outcome.  Much more than the particular technique or intervention used.  We understand that financial constraints might be a factor which is why we accept some insurance plans, however we don’t believe you should be limted to therapists within your insurance provider’s network.  Find the best fit for you.

Financial Means

Money is a part of life and does impact our wellbeing.  We believe that money should be talked about openly and directly, not outsourced to others to handle.  If you cannot afford our fees, but feel like this is the best fit for you, we can discuss sliding scale options that may be comperable to what you would pay with insurance.  We have a limited number of sliding scale therapy slots based on your access to resources and our availability.  We can talk about it directly.