Diagnostic evaluation: $315 for the first session, $165 after
The diagnostic evaluation (otherwise known as an intake) is completed over the course of three 60-minute sessions. These sessions including gathering information on your history (ex. medical, psychiatric, developmental, etc.), current symptoms, administration of assessment tools, initial diagnosis, discussion of results, and development of your treatment plan.
60-minute individual psychotherapy session: $165 each
Some insurance plans offer Out-Of-Network (OON) benefits. Please call your insurance provider directly for more information. If you have OON benefits, you will still pay for each session out of pocket, and then I can provide you with a receipt/superbill if you would like to send it to your insurance company to use your benefits.
Helpful questions to ask your insurance provider:
- Do I have out-of-network benefits?
- Do my out-of-network benefits cover routine outpatient mental health services (also known as behavioral health)?
- Is prior authorization required?
- Do I have a deductible and has it been met?
- Will telehealth sessions be covered if I use OON benefits?
- What is the coverage amount per therapy session?
These are just a few questions. If you are interested in exploring the option of using OON benefits, I can provide you with a form to guide you in speaking with your insurance company.
Even if you have insurance, you do not have to use it and may decide to pay out of pocket for your psychotherapy services without submitting for potential reimbursement.
Benefits to paying out of pocket for services:
- You are looking for a therapist with a specific skillset: While many therapists have experience treating disorders like anxiety and depression, finding someone who can help with more specific challenges or disorders may be more difficult. You also may want someone with more expertise in certain types of treatments, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Exposure Response Prevention (ERP).
- You have a high deductible plan: If you have a high deductible (for example $5,000) and do not really have any other medical expenses to count toward it, you will have to pay up to $5,000 of therapy fees out of pocket before your copay applies.
- You have good out of network benefits: Some insurance plans may reimburse up to 80% of the therapy session fee if you use your out of network benefits, which may be comparable, or even more affordable than using in-network benefits and paying a standard copay.
- You want highly personalized services: Insurance places limitations on your care. By paying out of pocket, your therapist can provide you with more personalized services and creative treatment. This can be especially helpful when doing exposure therapy for people with anxiety and OCD.
- You want additional privacy: When you choose not to use insurance, that is one less set of hands that your personal information is passed through. If you are on an insurance plan with other family members and do not want them to know you are in therapy, you may want to pay out of pocket for the additional privacy.
- You don’t want to wait to start therapy: Therapists who take insurance tend to fill up fast, while those who are private pay may have more availability and flexibility. This means starting treatment sooner and not having to sit on a waitlist for months.
- You found a great match!: The therapeutic relationship between a client and a therapist is so crucial to your care. You want to feel comfortable talking to your therapist and confident in the care you are getting. If you limit your search to only therapists who are in network with your insurance, you could be missing out on someone who specializes in the areas you are struggling with and is a great match for your personality.