Session Rates, Insurance, and Additional Info.
Session Rates
Lauren specializes in couple and relationship therapy using Emotionally Focused Therapy to work on issues related to communication, conflict, disconnection, and unmet needs. Lauren’s standard session rates for couples, families, and individuals are:
30 minute introductory session: FREE
50 minute sessions: $165
75 minute sessions: $245
couple and family scheduling and teletherapy
I recommend that everyone who will be participating in the therapy process attend the free 30 minute introductory appointment.
If you are planning to schedule a teletherapy appointment, I require that everyone participating joins from one space, together, just like you would if you were in my office.
If anyone who is participating in the therapy process isn’t able to join for a session, you will need to cancel and reschedule your appointment, please see the cancellation policy in the section below.
Cancellation Policy
Standard Session Cancellation Policy: If you fail to appear for a scheduled appointment or you do not cancel with at least 24 hours notice of your appointment, you will be charged the standard fee for that appointment.
We understand that emergencies happen and unexpected circumstances arise and waive the fee for your first late cancellation or no show per calendar year. You will be charged the standard fee for all late cancellations and/or no shows after the first time in a calendar year. Thank you for providing advanced notice when you need to change or cancel an appointment.
Introductory Session Cancellation Policy: We request at least 24 hours notice to cancel or reschedule your free 30 minute introductory appointment. If you are unable to make your appointment and do not cancel with at least 24 hours notice and would like to schedule again for another time, you will be asked to schedule a standard 50 minute session at the standard session rate.
Insurance
At this time we do not accept insurance, however we are able to provide an invoice or "super bill" on request for you to submit to your health insurance provider for reimbursement. Many insurance companies reimburse for out of network providers however, please check with your provider about your specific coverage. Some people choose to use their health savings account or flex spending account which do not require a diagnosis or limit services in any way.
Benefits of private pay
There are several benefits of entering therapy as a private pay client (paying for therapy services directly). Many insurance providers require a diagnosis for treatment and some clients prefer the benefit of privacy that comes with private pay as there are no requirements for diagnosis or reporting to a third party. Additionally, as a private pay client, you will not have your treatment length, frequency, and format determined by your insurance provider. Lastly, you have the power of choice in choosing the therapist who is the best fit for the work you hope to do in therapy and are not limited by the list of providers offered through insurance.
Payment
Cash, check and all major credit cards are accepted. Payment is due at the time of service, no late payments accepted.
Right to Good Faith Estimate
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 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.
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