Rates & Insurance

Below is a list of Therapy in the Park single-session rates. To better enable you to decide upon the payment schedule that best suits your financial situation, please take a few moments to review the information.

Weekdays   

$175 per 50 minute session   

$225 per 80 minute session   

Existing client(s) whom I haven’t seen in the past three months, with or without the previously offered prepaid packages, are considered new and these rates apply.

WEEKEND SESSIONS

Because I don't have a staff and utilize weekends to prepare for my upcoming week of clients, I don't normally see clients on Saturday or Sunday. However, if circumstances require a weekend session there will be a surcharge over and above my usual rate. 

PLEASE NOTE: SURCHARGE FOR TIME OVER SCHEDULED SESSION

Because all I have to offer is my expertise and time, I must of necessity keep track of my time spent with each client. As such, in fairness to all my clients, there will be a surcharge of $15 for a 10-minute increment over our pre-allotted session time. 

$175 per 50 minute session + $15 surcharge =  $190

$225 per 80 minute session  + $15 surcharge =  $240

PAYMENT

A Square invoice will be sent via text or email. Sessions must be paid prior to your appointment using a debit or credit card. I will receive an email message letting me know you have made your payment.

CANCELLATION POLICY

If you do not show up for your scheduled appointment and you have not notified me at least 24 hours in advance, you will be required to pay the full cost of the session.
 

OUT-OF-NETWORK PROVIDER

If you decide to use your Insurance, I will provide you with a monthly statement (a Super bill). This allows you to submit your bill directly to your insurance company for reimbursement. Services may be covered in full or in part by your health insurance or employee benefit plan. Please check your coverage carefully by asking the following questions:
 

• Do I have mental health benefits?
• What is my deductible and has it been met?
• How many sessions per calendar year does my plan cover?
• How much does my plan cover for an out-of-network provider?
• What is the coverage amount per therapy session?
• Is approval required from my primary care physician?

WHY YOU MAY CHOOSE NOT TO USE INSURANCE

There are important reasons why you may not want to use insurance.
 

Diagnosis. You will need to be diagnosed with a mental disorder by your therapist. This record can follow you for years to come and may make it more difficult to obtain insurance in the future.
 

Limited sessions. Your insurance company will authorize a limited number of therapy sessions and then based on your progress, will either authorize continued treatment or not. If you decide to continue past this point, you will be responsible for the full cost of continued sessions.
 

Loss of confidentiality. If you are using your insurance to pay for therapy, you should be aware that they have the right to know why you are going to therapy and what progress you are making. They have the right to audit your therapist's files and notes and ask questions of him/her regarding your issues.
 

Limited specialties. Many of the more experienced and more established therapists have removed themselves from managed care panels. This may make it difficult for someone using their insurance benefits to find a particular specialty or a certain level of experience.
 

Lack of availability. Due to several of the above issues, many therapists limit the number of their clients who are using managed care benefits and usually reserve their most convenient time slots for private pay clients.

*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 or call (800) 985-3059.