Rates & Insurance
Rates
Major Insurances accepted. However this is not a guarantee that your insurance will pay for talking about the issues that you want to talk about. Using insurance requires a diagnosis that is considered to be “medically necessary” and often sex therapy is not covered. Please also be aware that even if a mental health diagnosis is present, if it is not the focus of therapy, it cannot be used. It is fraud to diagnose depression for example and be treating a relationship disorder.
Initial appointments: $292.50 Intake (90 minute, individual and together interviews, assessment, goal development). You may schedule a follow up session immediately after the intake according to the fee schedule below.
Follow up appointments: By reserving a set amount of time, you commit to using it in that session – unused time in a session does not roll over if you decide to end early. I have found that the traditional 45 minute sessions insurance allows typically are not efficient for intensive couples work. I offer longer sessions as outlined below:
- $120.00 / 45 min session
- $160.00 / one hour (not covered by insurance)
- $250.00 / two hours (not covered by insurance)
- $375.00 / three hours (not covered by insurance)
- $500.00 / four hours (not covered by insurance)
All additional services outside of session times (therapeutic support phone calls, letter writing, collaboration with other therapists on your case, etc) are billed at $35/15 min increments.
What is the benefit of a longer session time?
The benefits are numerous, but many people prefer a longer session because:
- There is time to practice skill building in session with active coaching rather than as homework.
- Often with relationship work it takes time to hear both perspectives that makes a normal 50 minute session very pressured.
- It is easier to take time off work or get a baby sitter in larger blocks of time.
- Couples from out of town save on travel costs and still get in person quality care.
- Quicker progress at a less pressured pace without waiting a week or more to follow up.
- There is time to address mental health needs and relationship skills.
- Allows for clients to really feel and express what is happening for them.
Payment
I accept cash and all major credit cards as forms of payment. I require a credit card to be on file for balances due and incidental work.
Cancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend a session, please make sure you cancel at least two business days beforehand. Otherwise, you will be charged for the full rate of the session.