On October 1st, 2016 my hourly rate for therapeutic counseling will be rising slightly. For the past decade I have been fiercely committed to providing high quality, skillful therapy at rates far below average for the area (with a sliding scale that offers sessions at less than half of what most private practitioners offer). Unfortunately, economic shifts, cost of living increases and all that comes along with such have limited my ability to continue in this vein.
The cost of therapy runs along an extremely wide continuum. There are grant supported agencies that can charge as little at $5 per session and fee-for-service private practitioners who charge $200 to $300 dollars per session. This is truly dependent on the therapist, one's geographical location, and the going rate for therapy in the area.
I remain committed to complete transparency in this process and still hold the desire that my services be available to as many people as possible.
Beginning in October my fee for service will be as follows:
$85.00 per standard 50 minute hour
$120.00 per intensive 80 minute session
4 sliding scale spots will be available on a first come, first serve basiis ($85.00—$55.00 for standard hour / $120.00—$95.00 for 80 minute sessions)
3 Open Paths Collective Spots ($35.00 to $55.00 per standard hour)
Many desire to utilize health insurance to offset the cost of therapeutic counseling. An important factor to consider in seeking a provider who utilizes insurance is that you will likely be limited in the number of sessions your insurance agency will pay for. This varies from insurance provider to insurance provider. Also consider that to be covered by insurance you must have an official medical diagnosis. Your therapist will have to diagnose you and list that diagnosis on the reimbursement paperwork provided to the insurance provider which will create a note of said diagnosis that will follow you forever after. You will also likely have a co-pay to pay when you seek insurance-reimbursed therapy and a deductible to meet. Lastly, if you are utilizing your insurance, there are often only certain types of therapy that are covered (with am emphasis on short term, manulaized and medical based models). Please note that couples counseling is not covered by any insurance agencies.
Because of these reasons (and others) I have historically elected not to take insurance. This will not be changing. I strongly believe that the fee-for-service model is in the best interest of both clients and therapists. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.
The cost of therapy runs along an extremely wide continuum. There are grant supported agencies that can charge as little at $5 per session and fee-for-service private practitioners who charge $200 to $300 dollars per session. This is truly dependent on the therapist, one's geographical location, and the going rate for therapy in the area.
I remain committed to complete transparency in this process and still hold the desire that my services be available to as many people as possible.
Beginning in October my fee for service will be as follows:
$85.00 per standard 50 minute hour
$120.00 per intensive 80 minute session
4 sliding scale spots will be available on a first come, first serve basiis ($85.00—$55.00 for standard hour / $120.00—$95.00 for 80 minute sessions)
3 Open Paths Collective Spots ($35.00 to $55.00 per standard hour)
Many desire to utilize health insurance to offset the cost of therapeutic counseling. An important factor to consider in seeking a provider who utilizes insurance is that you will likely be limited in the number of sessions your insurance agency will pay for. This varies from insurance provider to insurance provider. Also consider that to be covered by insurance you must have an official medical diagnosis. Your therapist will have to diagnose you and list that diagnosis on the reimbursement paperwork provided to the insurance provider which will create a note of said diagnosis that will follow you forever after. You will also likely have a co-pay to pay when you seek insurance-reimbursed therapy and a deductible to meet. Lastly, if you are utilizing your insurance, there are often only certain types of therapy that are covered (with am emphasis on short term, manulaized and medical based models). Please note that couples counseling is not covered by any insurance agencies.
Because of these reasons (and others) I have historically elected not to take insurance. This will not be changing. I strongly believe that the fee-for-service model is in the best interest of both clients and therapists. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.
