Investment & Fees

The Advantages of Private Pay Therapy

Choosing to pay out-of-pocket for therapy offers several key benefits. It ensures maximum privacy, as your records and diagnosis are not shared with insurance companies. It also gives us the freedom to decide the length and frequency of our work together based on your needs, rather than insurance company restrictions. Lastly, it allows you to choose the therapist who is the best fit for you, regardless of network status.

While insurance can be helpful, it often requires a formal mental health diagnosis that becomes a permanent part of your medical record. By choosing self-pay, we can focus on your personal growth and life transitions without the need for a “label”. This model also prevents unexpected disruptions in care due to changing insurance plans or session limits, providing you with consistency and stability on your journey

Many clients choose to pay for therapy directly to gain more control over their mental health journey. Benefits include:

Faster Access: Without waiting for insurance authorizations, we can often begin our work together much sooner.

Enhanced Confidentiality: Your treatment plans and progress notes stay strictly between us.

No Mandatory Diagnosis: We can work on what matters to you—stress, relationships, or personal goals—without being forced to meet specific diagnostic criteria for coverage.

Customized Care: We determine the pace and style of your therapy. There are no limits on how many sessions we can have or how long they last.

Typical Fee Examples

Session Type	Duration	Investment
Initial Intake Session	50 Minutes	$145
Individual Session	45 Minutes	$125
Couples Session	45 Minutes	$135
Sliding Scale Available	45-50 Minutes	Variable, please inquire