Fees

All of our therapists offer telehealth sessions via a secure telehealth platform. Some also have limited in-person availability at our Roland Park office in Baltimore, MD.

At this time, we only work with adults (18+) located in Maryland.

All clients have access to a user-friendly client portal for scheduling, messaging their therapist, uploading documents, and completing intake forms.

  • 55-Minute Sessions

    Intake Session: $190 (Melissa’s rate: $205)
    Subsequent Sessions: $160 (Melissa’s rate: $175)

  • 75-Minute Sessions

    Intake Session: $210 (Melissa’s rate: $225)
    Subsequent Sessions: $190 (Melissa’s rate: $205)

  • Four 90-Minute Sessions: $900
    Eight 60-Minute Sessions: $1200

*ALL COUPLES/RELATIONSHIP COUNSELING IS PRIVATE PAY. For further explanation, see our FAQ page.


Cancellation Policy

Cancellations made within 24 hours and no-shows (i.e., not attending your scheduled appointment and giving no notice) are subject to a $65 fee.

Arriving more than 15 minutes late to an appointment is considered a no-show.

 
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Insurance

Out of Network

We are considered out-of-network and payment is due in full at each appointment. You are encouraged to seek out-of-network benefits or use your HSA or FSA if applicable.

We can provide Superbills with all necessary information to submit to your insurer. These can be easily accessed through our online client portal. We are happy to walk you through this process (see below as well for more information).

ALL COUPLES/RELATIONSHIP COUNSELING IS PRIVATE PAY. For further explanation, see our FAQ page.


QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY ABOUT YOUR OUT-OF-NETWORK COVERAGE

  1. What is my out-of-network deductible?

    This will let you know how much money you need to spend out-of-network before your benefits will kick in. I have seen plans have deductibles as low as $500 and as high as $3,000.

  2. HOW MUCH OF MY OUT-OF-NETWORK DEDUCTIBLE HAS ALREADY BEEN MET?

    Finding out how much you’ve already spent will let you know how much more you need to spend in order to meet your out-of-network deductible. For example, if your out-of-network deductible is $1,000 and you’ve already spent $850, you will only need to spend $150 more before your out-of-network benefits kick in.

  3. WHAT IS MY POLICY PERIOD?

    A “calendar year” policy starts on January 1 and ends on December 31. A “policy year” policy is a 12 month policy that will have a different start and end date, for example, August 1-July 31. It is important to determine your policy period when factoring in how much more time you have to meet your deductible.

  4. WHAT IS MY COINSURANCE or copay?

    This is the percentage or amount that you will be responsible for. If your out-of-network coverage states a copay amount, e.g., $50, that should be all you owe once you hit your deductible (if applicable) and insurance will cover the rest. If you have a coinsurance percentage, e.g., 20%, this is the amount you will be responsible for.

  5. HOW DO I SUBMIT FOR REIMBURSEMENT?

    Typically, you will need to obtain a Superbill (which we can email monthly or is accessible through our client portal) and submit it to your insurance company. A Superbill is a document that includes dates of service, a diagnosis code, a CPT code, and your therapist’s NPI and EIN numbers. Insurance companies have different ways to submit the Superbill, typically through their website, snail mail, or fax.
    You can also use Reimbursify, an app that can submit Superbills on your behalf (they charge per claim and do all of the backend work so that you do not have to navigate the insurance system yourself). 

  1. HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO SUBMIT MY SUBERBILL?

    There is a time period after the “date of service” to submit the Superbill to your insurance company for reimbursement. So far, I’ve seen this range from 90-180 days. Make sure you find out how much time you have to submit the Superbill after “the date of service” when calling your insurance company.

Information for this section has been excerpted and adapted from a Mindful Living Counseling Services blog post.

 

Good Faith Estimate

As of January 1, 2022, under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, health care providers and health care facilities are required to inform individuals of their right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much their medical care will cost. 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.

“Right to Receive a Good Faith Estimate of Expected Charges” Under the No Surprises Act:

  • You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost

  • 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 one business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your healthcare 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 or call 301-960-8491