Rates

The standard time for a psychotherapy session is 50-minutes

The current rate for 2024 are as follows: 

• Intake/Diagnostic Assessment Session  - $200
• Standard Individual Psychotherapy Session - $175
• Standard Couples/Family Psychotherapy Session - $190
• Half-time (25-minute) Psychotherapy Sessions may also be scheduled upon request though space is limited - $90 for Individual | $105 for Family/Couples
• Phone conversations lasting 15-minutes+ will also be billed as a Psychotherapy Session - 15-30 minutes is a Half-Time Psychotherapy Session | 31-60 minutes is a Standard Psychotherapy Session. 

NOTE: Starting January 1, 2025, the price per session will increase by $10. For example, the standard fee for a 50-minute session will be $185 for individuals, and $200 for couples/families. 

*For sessions utilizing commercial health insurance: Please be aware that if I am in network with your health insurance plan that rates may be at a discounted price compared to the above standard rates.

*For private-pay sessions: Appointments scheduled for a Standard Psychotherapy Session that ends early will not be billed at a lesser fee. 

*For all therapy sessions: Appointments that go over the scheduled session time may be billed at a higher fee. Example: A scheduled Half-Time (25-minute) Psychotherapy Session that goes over the 30 minute mark may be billed as a Standard Psychotherapy Session. 

HOW SESSIONS ARE BILLED

Sessions can be billed either through your health insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), or by private pay (out-of-pocket). Here are some things to consider when deciding which method would be the right fit for you: 

1.  Choosing Health Insurance or EAP: 

I am in network with OPTUM Plans, Lyra EAP, UCare, HealthPartners, Medica, MN Medical Assistance/Medicaid, United Health Care, and Allina Health|Aetna Broad and Allina Health|Aetna Medicare Networks. 

• Space is limited with regards to available slot times for those who choose to utilize their health insurance. 

        2.   Choosing Private Pay: 

Therapy sessions can also be covered through private pay with more readily available hours. There are several reasons why you may find private pay beneficial:  

• First of all, time is valuable. As a mental health provider who has been practicing in the field for over a decade, I am quick to assess, prioritize, and organize a person's and/or family's strengths, struggles, and needs. I have also received feedback from several patients and colleagues who say that the quality of my work could be comparable to 5-sessions-worth of psychotherapy provided into 1-session.  Therefore, time is not wasted and people are able receive the highest quality of care. 
• With that said, I do believe that I am able to give my patients their money's worth. For example, 5 sessions of copay may be the same dollar amount that you would be paying me for a single session.  Thus, with the quality of work that that you are receiving, you are pretty much paying the same amount any way, but using less of your personal time to invest into therapy. Time is money, so in actuality you will be saving money because you are using less time.  
• Furthermore, instead of the majority of your money going to a third-party health insurance company, your money will directly go to the person who is providing you your service.  Thus, you will be getting your money's worth, you will be saving time, and you won't be paying a third party. 
• Consequently, health insurances require for you to have a mental health diagnosis and a yearly diagnostic evaluation in order to give medical necessity to provide coverage for your psychotherapy treatment. Through private practice, this is not a necessity since there is no billing to your health insurance plan. Thus, your records remain confidential and nothing has to be shared with your insurance provider. Therefore, you will get to have greater control in the decision making process about your therapy care. 

SLIDING FEE SCALE

Sliding Fee Scale is offered with limited space. If you are interested, feel free connect with me to further explore this option.

OTHER PAYMENT OPTIONS

Depending on your insurance plan, you may also be able to submit for out-of-network reimbursement. For out-of-network reimbursement, you can request for a monthly invoice to be sent out to you so as to submit to your insurance  provider. Before the start of services, it is highly recommended that you first contact your insurance provider to explore your specific coverage plan. If you would like to submit receipts for therapy services to your insurance company for HSA/FSA, you may do so. This does not affect your fee.

WHEN PAYMENT IS DUE

Payment for services are due at the time of your appointment. Unfortunately, therapy sessions may discontinue if there is an outstanding unpaid bill. 

CANCELLING OR RESCHEDULING APPOINTMENTS

Therapy takes time and dedication and therefore being consistent to your appointments is an important factor to supporting your growth and progress. Of course, life happens and you may need to cancel or reschedule sessions. There is a 24 business-hours (Monday-Friday) cancellation notification policy for any scheduled appointments. 

For private-pay and Lyra EAP patients: Appointments that are cancelled or rescheduled for non-emergency reasons with less than 24 business-hours notice will be charged a Late Cancellation Fee of 75% of what would have been the session fee.   Appointments that are missed without 24 business-hours notification and non-emergency reasons, will be charged the full price of the session fee. 

For patients utilizing health insurance: Appointments that are cancelled or rescheduled for non-emergency reasons with less than 24 business-hours notice will be charged a Late Cancellation Fee of $100.   Appointments that are missed without 24 business-hours notification and non-emergency reasons, will be charged $125.