Therapy Investment

It’s a commitment to yourself -
not an indulgence, an investment.

The returns are priceless.

Therapy is an investment in yourself that includes your time, mental and emotional energy, effort and money. You are worth it.

  • Initial consultation fee: $37 for 30-minutes

  • Individual session fee: $190 per 50-minute session.

  • Intake session: $265 for 60-minutes

  • Phone or video check-in sessions: $120 for 30-minutes (email to request appointment)

  • Extended 75-minute or 90-minute sessions may be available upon emailed request ($315 for 75-minutes / $360 for 90-minutes).

  • Therapy sessions are initially set on a recurring weekly basis. Bi-weekly often becomes appropriate as we progress.

Cancelation policy: You will be charged the full fee for canceled or rescheduled sessions with less than 48 hours’ notice. In the event of an unavoidable conflict or emergency, we may be able to make other arrangements to avoid the cancelation fee.

When you work with me, your investment includes:

Consistent sessions.

By seeing fewer clients, I ensure more consistent sessions,

Premium care.

I dedicate time outside of our meetings to study, research, and tailoring treatment to your needs. This approach facilitates the symptom relief and the deeper exploration and outcomes you're seeking.

Reciprocal investment in you.

I make sure I’m able to invest in the best trainings and consultation, so that I continue to grow my skills as a clinician.

My best self.

It has not come to me naturally, but when I am real about what I need to do the work and do it well, I show up more connected, refreshed and skillful, so my clients get what my best care.

Our work together works because of reciprocal commitment. I can’t wait to start the journey with you!

Payment Options:

An active card is required, and a link will be sent to you right after our consultation to my secure payment processing app, IvyPay. I accept debit cards, credit cards, HSA cards, and FSA cards.

You may be able to pay for therapy using pre-tax dollars through your Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flex Spending Account (FSA). Verify your coverage policies to check eligibility. Click on the blue “Use Your Insurance” button for a free .

Additionally, you may want to talk with your tax preparer about deducting therapy expenses from your taxes as an out-of-pocket medical/health expense. 

Let’s talk insurance.

Counseling Connected is a fee-based private practice that does not take insurance.

What self-pay affords us:

Freedom.

We don’t have to justify your therapy with a medical diagnosis - especially when your circumstances benefit from therapy but don’t meet diagnostic criteria.

Dedication to Confidentiality.

No mental health diagnosis resulting from our sessions will be recorded in your permanent health file and thus can’t be reported elsewhere.

Your therapy records and participation in therapy will not be shared with anyone without your express written consent.

Insurance companies cannot require me to provide them with your mental health records when you are a self-pay client.

Independence.

Instead of working for insurance companies and under their constraints, I get to collaborate with YOU, not your provider.

I’ve Made it Easy to Use Your Out-of-Network Benefits:

  • For many, using out of network reimbursement benefits may be both necessary & beneficial.
    Reimbursement rates average between 50 - 80% of the cost of each session, after your deductible is met.

  • If you submit for out of network reimbursement, I will happily provide you with a monthly Superbill that includes all of the information required by your provider to recover any applicable reimbursement amount.

  • Click the blue “Use Your Insurance” button to get free, immediate verification of your reimbursement benefits, find out your out-of-network deductible & how much is remaining on your plan.

I also choose not to accept insurance because insurance companies often reimburse providers at low rates, sometimes long after services are provided, and sometimes even demand some of those payments back. This places an unfair burden on providers, resulting in higher caseloads, compromised quality of care, and increased risk of burnout, which is detrimental to both clients and providers.

Moreover, professions primarily occupied by women, such as the mental health field, tend to pay significantly less. By remaining out of network and charging my full fee, I aim to contribute to narrowing the wage disparity between genders.