fees & insurance
CURRENT SESSION FEES:
Initial Evaluation 60 minutes $200
Individual counseling 45-60 minute session $175
Family counseling 45-60 minute session $185
Couples counseling 45-60 minute session $185
Fees & Insurance:
At this time, Empathy First Therapeutic Services, LLC is an out-of-network practice which means we are accepting self-pay only. This gives you the opportunity to choose your provider based on what is best suited to your needs, and not what your insurance company is limiting you to.
We will provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement, as determined by your insurance provider. Your therapist will discuss this process with you during your initial consultation. It’s a lot easier than you may think!
Session fees are set for each of our clinicians based on their training, experience, and qualifications. We believe therapy should be accessible for all, and thus reserve 2 sliding scale appointments per clinician for clients who qualify for income-based sliding scale fees. Our standard sessions generally occur on a weekly or biweekly basis. Your therapist will discuss the most suitable options for you during your phone consultation.
No Show Policy:
If you cancel your appointment with less than 48 hours notice (must be within business days as weekends are not included), you will be charged the full rate of the session to the credit card on file. We will waive this fee one time per year.
Good Faith Estimate (GFE)
Clients of Empathy First Therapeutic Services, LLC have the right to receive a financial estimate explaining how much your mental health services cost.
Effective January 1, 2022, all state-licensed or certified health care providers in the United States are required to give a Good Faith Estimate (GFE) of healthcare charges to every new and continuing client who is either uninsured or is not planning to submit a claim to their insurance for the healthcare services they seek.
Clients of Empathy First Therapeutic, LLC have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least one (1) day before they receive their health service or product to ensure there are "no surprises" in the cost of their care. Clients are encouraged to save these statements for future reference, particularly if they receive a bill that is at least $400 more than the Good Faith Estimate that was provided so that such overages can be disputed.
For questions or for more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit http://www.cms.gov/nosurprises.