Pricing per 45 min session

$100 - $150 Baseline: The typical starting price for any private practitioner, including those new to practice.

$10 per Year of Experience: A good general guideline.

$5 - $20 per Institutional Training: Post-Graduate study programs consistent with a particular theory and specialty.

$1 - $5 per Certification: Continuing Education is a requirement for all practitioners to maintain licensure.

Sliding Scale: Indicates that a practice is willing to charge less for clients in need, typically based on income.

$60: Recommended minimum, typically indicative of a new practitioner under the supervision of an independent clinician.

Intake: A typical intake is about 50% longer than a regular session, and is therefore more expensive than regular sessions.

Additional price factors

Pricing may vary according to time allotment, frequency of sessions, number of clients routinely attending each session, and level of intervention needed according to diagnosis.

Late fees & other charges

Your payment should only be subject to a late fee if one is remiss for over 30 days without first adjusting the pay schedule with the head of practice.

You will be charged full price for missed sessions unless cancelled at least 24 hours in advance via phone call/voicemail, text or email. You will be granted a free session should your therapist cancel without 24 hours notice.

payment schedule

Payment is made monthly, weekly or after each session. Bills are issued via email. Payment schedules are negotiable. Payment is expected within 3 days of a bill’s issuance.

Accepted forms of payment

Payment via SquareCash or Zelle Apps preferred. Other forms of payment may be accepted. Credit card numbers may be kept on file for ease of payment.

insurance

Most practitioners do not accept insurance due to the difficulty of the vetting and payment process associated with most insurance boards, especially those related to the public sector.

However, most insurance plans reimburse for out-of-network therapies. Though any private provider can charge according to the market, no insurance will reimburse more than $450 per 45 min session per week.

Our practice ensures that you understand your eligibility prior to making financial commitments, and guarantees provision of required information with each billing cycle for insurance reimbursements.

Ethical provision of services

All Social Workers are ethically bound to either provide or connect you with services regardless of your ability to pay. No matter the circumstance, our practitioners can and will support your search for the services you need.

Should payment become a significant problem, it may become a subject of the therapy, and you may be referred to another service provider, after which services may be discontinued.

price changes

Most practitioners increase their prices periodically, in keeping with the change of their practice, qualifications and professional needs. You can expect to have a conversation with your therapist annually about the price of their services. Increases are always moderate and in keeping with expected parameters. All increases are discussed at least one session prior to enactment. No service will be denied due to prohibitive cost.

Barter & Gifts

Neither barter nor gifts are accepted under any circumstances. This is for the protection of the client and the integrity of the therapy and the therapeutic relationship. This can be difficult for some clients to accept. Should a gift be offered, it will be politely refused and may become subject to therapy.