Rates & Insurance
My services have a price range to meet your needs and my fees are related to the type of counseling service the client needs and whether the service involves just an individual, a group, a couple or the whole family.
I have multiple certifications and qualify as a specialist to treat problematic sexual behaviors, betrayed partners, trauma, family systems, enmeshment issues in family systems, and and trained to use EMDR and multiple psychotherapy modalities including experiential therapy and attachment-based parts work. I want to be a resource for anyone seeking counseling. I also realize that finances can be a deciding factor as to whether or not a person will pursue counseling.
My Rates
(Office-based or Telehealth therapy)
My fees may vary according to the type of service the client needs; traditional or intensive therapy services for an individual, couple, group or the whole family may also be a factor.
- $250 for individual initial assessment
- $225 individual session
- $275 individual session 85 minutes
- $275 for family or couple initial assessment
- $265 for family or couple session
- $285 for 85-minute family or couple session
- $80 for 90-minute group session
- Customized intensives for individuals, groups, couples, contact for pricing: info@lifehealingcounseling.com
I have Opted-Out of Medicare. This means that I can serve Medicare beneficiaries, but they cannot submit for reimbursement by Medicare, nor will I bill Medicare for services rendered.
Forms of Payment
I accept checks, cash (in-person only), HSA, and major credit cards including Mastercard and Visa. All payments must be made at the time of service. In addition, I can provide appropriate documentation which will allow you to file for reimbursement with your insurance carrier, should you have insurance that covers services provided by your therapist.
Private Pay vs. Insurance
I do not accept insurance or Medicaid, however, I will provide superbill’s for out of network reimbursement. Read more about the advantages of paying privately below.
Why should I choose to pay for therapy myself?
There are advantages and drawbacks to both of out-of-pocket/private payment and to using insurance and Medicaid. Obviously, the biggest drawback to private pay is that it is an immediate out-of-pocket expense. However, there are several advantages of private pay that may make the expense worthwhile.
There is a Potentially Reduced Service Cost:
For some clients, their insurance providers require a co-pay and a large deductible to be met when seeking treatment, with the additional feature that standard rates for service apply. By not taking insurance, we are free to set our own rates and offer discounts to our clients. This means that privately paying clients can actually pay less than those who pay with insurance, depending on where they fit in the sliding scale, how long treatment lasts, and the details of an individual’s insurance plan.
Therapy, especially when you are paying privately, is always an additional expense, in more ways than one. There are travel expenses and the time commitment it takes to make therapy effective. However, the rewards can greatly outweigh temporary monetary costs. How much is too much to pay for peace of mind, the renewal of a relationship, or finally finding freedom in an area of life that has previously seemed unattainable? $500? $1000? $5000? Some people would pay ten times that to experience the real progress and change that can happen in therapy. What is the change you are seeking worth to you?
What about Confidentiality and Privacy?
Clients who pay privately are guaranteed that the only people who know any of the details of therapy are themselves and their therapist. Aside from normal limits to confidentiality, therapy is completely confidential, without any third party being privy to information exchanged in session.
Will I have a diagnosis?
Most insurance providers require a mental health diagnosis in order for therapy to be covered. This means that many issues (marital problems, life stress, or personal growth) are not covered by insurance. When clients pay privately, there is no requirement of a mental health diagnosis for treatment, which means that anyone can seek treatment. Private pay also carries the additional benefit of reducing pressure to pathologize normal individuals who simply need help coping with some area of life. Finally, treatment without the necessity of a mental health diagnosis means that the stigma of some diagnoses can often be avoided.
Could insurance impact the duration of my treatment?
Private pay clients have complete control of the duration and style of their treatment. Modalities that are ethically viable but not covered by insurance are open to private pay clients. Private pay clients are able to choose the focus of their therapy, the duration of therapy, and the frequency of therapy, and even the length of individual sessions.
Is it important to have a financial investment in your own treatment?
Research shows that clients who have to pay something for their treatment have more positive outcomes than those who receive free treatment. Not only do you get what you pay for, but that you are paying privately often provides extra motivation and incentive to make the most of therapy.
Cancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend a session, please make sure you cancel at least 48 hours beforehand. Otherwise, you may be charged for the full rate of the session.
Any Other Questions
Please contact me for any additional questions you may have. I look forward to hearing from you!