Fees and Investment

  • My full session fee is $250 for 50-minute sessions, and $300 for 75-minute sessions.

    This rate reflects the full value of the session as calculated by the ongoing trainings, certification process, time, labor, and years of experience in the field. This rate is intended for clients experiencing financial stability and abundance, clients with access to good insurance reimbursement, and clients with access to family support and/or generational wealth. Clients paying at this rate help subsidize lower-fee sessions for others and provide the opportunity for me to offer more sliding scale spots to people experiencing financial hardships.

  • The sliding scale rate is intended for people navigating financial hardship, underemployment, debt, people who are financially supporting family, people who would otherwise be unable to access services. Please refer to the image of the green bottle lower down on this page to determine where you might fall on the scale.

    I offer several tiers on the sliding scale. The exact fee is established on an honor system – there is no requirement for documentation, and we can discuss your specific financial circumstances during the initial consultation to identify a rate on the sliding scale that would be fair to your needs. If I am unable to offer that rate, I will do my best to find referrals for you for other clinicians who may have more availability.

    Please note that at this time, my sliding scale spots for rates between $70 and $100 are fully booked. I currently have availability at the $100-$200 rate.

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About Sliding Scale

In an effort to provide equitable services at every rate, I operate on an honor-based sliding scale. The image below of “The Green Bottle”, an economic justice tool created by Alexis J. Cunningfolk, may offer you more clarity on where you may fall on the sliding scale. During your initial consultation, we can discuss your specific circumstances to identify a rate on the sliding scale that would be fair to your needs. If I am unable to offer that rate, I will do my best to find referrals for you for other clinicians who may have more availability.

I welcome ongoing conversations about finances during the course of our work together, as circumstances can always change.

A NOTE ON OUT OF NETWORK REIMBURSEMENT

I am happy to provide you with a superbill for insurance reimbursement if you have out-of-network benefits. Here are some questions you may ask your insurance provider to get more information about your coverage prior to scheduling an appointment:

  • Does my plan have out-of-network benefits for mental health care?

  • Do I have a deductible? Have I met any portion of my deductible with other medical expenses this year?

  • What is my “co-insurance”?

  • Does my plan reimburse for therapy sessions provided by a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT)?

  • How many sessions per year does my health insurance cover?

  • What percentage of the psychotherapy services fee will be reimbursed to me?

  • Is approval required from my primary care doctor?

  • What is the process for getting reimbursed?

  • How long does it typically take for claims to be reviewed?

 

BENEFITS OF PAYING OUT OF POCKET

Insurance companies mandate a diagnosis and can often put limits on the amount of sessions you have access to in a calendar year, no matter what you are going through. They can also limit your choice of provider, seek information about your sessions, and oversee health records. For some clients, using private pay can be a better fit. I am open to discussing your specific situation during our initial consultation call.