Therapy fees

Here are my offerings & fees:

• 50-minute individual session: $210

• 75-minute couple session: $280

Payment is typically due at time of session.

Sessions happen on a weekly basis.

To support access to therapy for folks at different income levels, I reserve a few openings at a lower fee. You can ask me about it.

I accept cash, check, debit or credit card including HSA or FSA cards. I also accept payment via Zelle.

insurance info

I do not accept insurance. If you have out-of-network benefits, I am able to provide you with what insurance companies call a superbill to submit for partial reimbursement.

why is therapy so expensive?

This question seems to come up a lot. And when making such a big investment, it’s reasonable and smart to ask about its value.

Here is the most important part of my answer:

You are not only paying for a therapist’s time, you are investing in your own transformation that is life-changing.

Here are are more reasons:

• We live in a society where we need money and for most of us that means having to earn it; some of us would do this work for free if we could!

• A good therapist does not forget about you outside of the session. They hold you in mind and think about how to best support you the next time they see you and over the long haul. Sometimes they are just living their own life and you come to mind. Often when that happens, something has dawned on them that helps them understand you more and how to support you better. For many therapists, you also have a place in their heart (that part is free :).

• They’ve had years of pricey schooling & unpaid or low-paying internships before they became licensed.

• They ethically and legally must invest in professional training that will benefit you because they are keeping their skills sharp and expanding their knowledge.

• They pay for their own health insurance and don’t get paid sick time, vacation time, family leave, parental leave, or medical leave. (damn!)

• They often do their own therapy so they can learn and grow and be the best version of themselves in life and in the therapy room with you.

• Many pay for ongoing consultation with more senior therapists so they can be the best therapist they can.

• They try to pay themselves a living wage without overworking and burning out so they can keep on showing up for you.

Good faith estimate notice

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost.

Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services.

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services.

You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service.

If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.