Rates, Fees, & Payments
Counseling Services Rates
Counseling Services rates accurate as of 10.2.25. The rates are subject to change, at any time, for any reason, before services are rendered. When ever rates are changed every effort will be made to inform you (the client) of the change (in session and via email). However it is good practice to review this page periodically.
| Initial Intake | Assessment Appointment (60-90 min)* | $180.00 to $200.00 |
| Regular | Appointment Sessions (45-53 min)* | $150.00 to $180.00 |
| Additional time (10 min increments) | + $25.00 | |
| Crisis | Intervention Sessions (20 min) | $75.00 |
| Additional time (10 min increments) | + $25.00 |
Additional time charge begins if session exceeds its given mins; you will be informed during the session if we’ve exceeded time and will be charged.
*Rate depends on if the session is for an individual or family
Sliding Scale Rate
If you believe that you cannot afford to meet the listed rates, are underinsured (health insurance does not adequately cover your service needs) or uninsured, a limited number of clients are seen based on a sliding scale - please discuss with me during the initial consultation financial concerns.
No Show, Cancellation, and Late Fee
I reserve the right to terminate services for no show, cancellation, and late attendance. I will endeavor to speak with you prior to terminating services however if you refuse to cooperate, attend the meeting, or return phone calls termination will occur and notification sent to you.
- No show (no attempt to communicate)$150.00
- Cancellations with 24 hours or less notice$75.00
The fee is charged to your card on file. Insurance does not cover any portion of the fee - it is your sole responsibility. The fee amount is subject to change at any time for any reason before services are rendered.
Additional Rates & Fees
Consultations
Phone call or exchange of messages with you (or you and family) or collaborative providers
The charged rate is $25 per consulting contact.
You will be notified before the charge is applied, during the consult.
- 15-20 min initial consults are for you and family only$0
- 10 min or less, infrequent, and non-complex consults$0
Prior to providing information to collaborative providers, you will be notified; the fee may be paid by you or the other party depending on the nature of the consultation; failure to pay consultation fees will result in consultations not taking place.
Forms & Letters
Forms and letters are those documents that are outside of the required professional record keeping. These are items that you request, or that are submitted for you by a third party entity with your consent. These forms or letters relate to documents for an employer on FMLA forms, or a letter for a court case (criminal, family, or juvenile) documenting your counseling services.
- Less than 10 min$0
- 11 to 30 min$50
- 31 to 60 min$100
- 61 min and up$150
Failure to pay for forms or letters to be completed will result in provided documents not being returned until the fees have been paid.
Payments for Counseling Services
The payment options that are accepted for counseling services are listed below.
Payment arrangements are established in advance, prior to the initial session.
Private (Self) Pay
You elect to pay for services personally (not using health insurance, EAP, or a third party). The cost of the services, i.e. the full payment (at agreed upon rate) is due from you at the time of service delivery.
Third-Party Payor
You are authorizing submission to a third party (Insurance, EAP program, other party) to cover the use of these services. The practice has agreed to defer costs, depending on your plan you may pay nothing or the co-pay/co-insurance cost as defined in your benefits at the time of service, and your insurance is billed for the service.
Here are some currently accepted Third Party Payors:
Select Health Insurances and EAP programs offered in Illinois, and some out-of-state virtual networks (offer coverage for out-of-state employers with employees in Illinois)
Client Portal & Credit Card on File
All clients must have an account on the practice’s client portal platform in order to participate. Failure to obtain an account and/or not having a valid credit card on file will result in the practice not being able to provide services. The practice is currently exploring the best client portal option and uses both Headway and Zencare portal systems.
Portal systems provide connections between medical providers, including those in mental, emotional, and behavioral health services AND various insurance and EAP programs to arrange billing and payments. They also provide secure systems for client documentation and other benefits.
Portal systems are subject to change based on practice needs.