Mindful Counseling offers individual psychotherapy (commonly referred to as "counseling" or "therapy"). This is a one-on-one relationship in which we meet regularly to work on specific goals for your mental health. Each session lasts approximately 55 minutes.
If you are using insurance, your actual cost will vary depending on your plan. I'm happy to help you look into your insurance benefits to determine what your expected cost will be.
If you are not using insurance, most people are eligible for a discounted rate. The standard rate is $150 per 55 minute session, and discounted rates can go as low as $75 based on your household income. Please contact me for more information about self-pay options.
I work with the following insurance plans:
United HealthCare (UHC)/United Behavioral Health (UBH)/Optum [in-network provider]
Evernorth/Cigna [in-network provider]
Aetna [in-network provider]
Tricare [non-network provider]
I am not able to accept any form of Medicaid or Medicare plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I expect for my first session?
Basically, we will sit back and chat about you and your goals. All of the necessary paperwork will be sent to you electronically to complete at your convinience prior to the first session. At our first meeting, I'll review the paperwork with you and address any quetions you have about the process. Then I'll ask questions to get to know more about you and your goals. If you decide you'd like to move forward, we will discuss a plan for when and how often to meet. While I can't make any guarantees, most people share that after the first session, they feel a sense of relief and are excited to get started.
Will I receive a diagnosis?
This depends. If you're using insurance, a diagnosis of some kind is required for them to approve continued services. This shows the insurance company what it is we're addressing in therapy and that it meets the criteria for "medical necessity" in that they should cover the cost of services. A diagnosis is only given if the proper criteria are met. There are a wide variety of diagnoses that can be used to describe a wide variety of issues. I'm happy to answer any questions or concerns you have about diagnoses.
How much of the cost will my insurance pay?
This varies greatly depending on your individual plan. The best way to find this is to contact your plan directly and ask these questions:
What is my co-pay or co-insurance for psychotherapy office visits?
Does my deductible apply to psychotherapy?
Are there any exclusions or limitions to this benefit (such as certain diagnoses that are not covered)?
Are telehealth/virtual services covered, and if so, are the benefits the same?
How often do we meet and how long does therapy last?
This is something we get to decide together. Most people start out meeting weekly, then reduce to biweekly as they make progress in their goals. If you're using insurance, this will also have a strong influence on for how long they are willing to cover your sessions. The length of therapy varies tremendously based on your individual needs, preferrences, and motivation. We will talk more about your expectations for how often we meet and for how long during our first session, but nothing is written in stone and we can always adjust the plan as needed
Do you do telehealth/virtual sessions?
I do offer telehealth services. If you're using insurance, it is important that you confirm with your plan that telehealth is a covered service (this may change as the COVID-19 pandemic comes to an end).
What is "psychotherapy", and is this different from "counseling"?
Psychotherapy is the clinical term for mental health counseling, as conducted by a licensed professional. It's often used interchangeably with words like "counseling" or "therapy". The service described on this website can be considered psychotherapy, therapy, or counseling.
Do you offer couples or family therapy?
I don't offer couples or family therapy. If you'd like, I can provide a referral for couples or family therapists and can work collaboratively with one as a part your treatment plan. It's not uncommon for clients to engage in both individual and couples/family therapy concurrently, as these services can often supplement each other.
Right to Receive a Good Faith Estimate for Cost of Services
Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total
expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item.
You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or
service.
If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.
