Fees
Rates
50-minute individual sessions with no court involvement: $175
50-minute couples and family sessions with no court involvement: $200
80-minute couples and family sessions with no court involvement: $350
This includes initial intakes, psychotherapy sessions, and consultation sessions. I bill for time spent creating documentation or consulting with other providers at a rate of $50 per 15-minute increment.
Please inquire for court-involved rates if you are seeking co-parenting services, family therapy, or mediation services during or following the separation/divorce process.
Insurance for Therapy Services
I am considered an out-of-network provider by all insurance companies. Your insurance carrier may provide coverage for out-of-network therapy services. It is your responsibility to verify this coverage with your insurance company, pay me directly for services, and then seek reimbursement from the insurance company. I am happy to provide regular invoices (known as “superbills”) that include my licensure information, diagnostic codes and procedure codes relating to your treatment, which you then use to seek reimbursement.
Many clients learn that after out-of-network reimbursement for therapy, my session fees are comparable to seeing an in-network clinician.
When consulting with your insurance company to determine out-of-network coverage, the following questions may be helpful to ask:
Do I have mental health insurance benefits?
What, specifically, is my out-of-network coverage for mental health services?
What is my deductible and has it been met?
How many sessions per year does my plan cover?
What amount will be covered per session?
Do I need approval from my primary care physician?
Consultation services, report-writing, and services not associated with a mental health diagnosis are not reimbursable by insurance plans.
What are the Reasons to Self-Pay for Therapy Instead of Using Insurance Benefits?
Because insurance companies only cover care that is "medically necessary," i.e. that which has a recognized mental health diagnosis attached, insurance does not cover the full range of concerns people bring to counseling. People seek counseling for many reasons, ranging from diagnosable depression or anxiety to concerns with identity (spirituality, identity exploration, self-acceptance, etc) or phase of life concerns (transition to a new job or relationship, parenting, occupation).
Many clients choose not to use insurance to defer the cost of counseling because they do not want their counseling to be limited by diagnoses, treatment plans, type of therapy, or session limits as dictated by insurance companies. Many clients are also concerned about privacy. In order to obtain reimbursement, the insurance company has to know personal information about you and can review your records at their discretion. Mental health diagnoses, once submitted, become a part of your permanent health care record, and could potentially lead to limitations later on, such as denial for quality life insurance or health insurance. You are encouraged to contact your insurance company if you have any questions about what records they may or may not request and what implications they may have for your future health care needs.
Additionally, some services that I provide are not based on a mental health diagnosis and would even be compromised if diagnoses were included. This includes some court-involved services, mediation and consultation services. Because insurance companies base coverage on mental health diagnoses, they will not cover these services.