Standard Rates
Standard rates for counseling sessions are $150 for each 50-minute session without insurance.
Psychological Evaluation and Letters
Letters may be provided for ongoing clients for a number of reasons, including emotional support animals for housing or air travel and gender-affirming letters.
Gender-affirming letters are also provided according to the Informed Consent Model and have no required session minimum. For more info on the guidelines followed: https://transhealth.ucsf.edu/trans?page=guidelines-mental-health
Scholarship Rates
I understand that finances can cause significant hardships that hinder people from seeking therapy. In an attempt to counteract that, I offer a limited number of scholarship slots, where clients will be charged less than the Sliding Scale based on their individual needs and circumstances. If you are suffering significant financial challenges, please inquire about whether there are available scholarship slots at this time. Reported financial hardship is based on the honor system.
Insurance
You can check your insurance and copay via Headway!
We do recognize some benefits to paying out of pocket: (1) retaining privacy from insurance companies, as they would otherwise have access to your complete record, including session content; (2) no formal diagnoses become part of your medical record; and (3) no limit to the number of sessions in which you are allowed.
If you have out-of-network benefits, I am happy to provide you with a superbill to submit to your insurer for reimbursement using your out-of-network insurance agreement. Your insurance company will require a mental health diagnosis on record.
Payment
Cash, checks, Venmo, and major credit cards are accepted.
Venmo: ALTLLC
Cancellation Policy
If you do not cancel your appointment at least 24 hours in advance, you may be required to pay for the full cost of the session. I rarely punish folks for missed or late cancellations related to neurodivergent shenanigans.
Questions
Please email or text me with any additional questions or concerns about cost, pricing, or insurance use.
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