Investment & Fees

Investment, Fees, & Answers to Frequently Asked Fee Questions

Therapy is an investment on many different levels. I work with a limited number of clients because I value providing quality counseling and each of my clients deserve this!

I offer the following in my practice:

Secure Client Portal
Secure Messaging
Automatic Appointment Reminders
Periodic Assessments to measure progress
Electronic Intake Documents, Questionnaires, & Assessments
Coordination of Care with Other Providers

FAQs

What are your fees and how long are sessions?

The fee for individual private pay/self-pay sessions is $165.00 and sessions are 60 minutes in length. I’m in-network with the following insurance companies:

UnitedHealthcare
Aetna

When using in-network insurance, you’d pay any copay, coinsurance, and deductible fees according to your individual plan. I’m happy to check your benefits regarding your coverage!

What if I want to use my out-of-network insurance benefits?

You’d pay the full session fee and I’m happy to provide you with Superbill (receipt/invoice) that you can submit to your insurance company.

How do I know what my out-of-network insurance will cover?

Prior to starting therapy, I recommend you check with your insurance company regarding your out-of-network behavioral health benefits.

Some of the following are questions you may want to ask your insurance company:

What is my out-of-network deductible?

How much will I be reimbursed?

How many days does it take to receive reimbursement?

Will I receive reimbursement in the form of a check or will it be directly deposited into my bank account?

If the therapist provides me with a Superbill (receipt/invoice) after each appointment, do you have a specific form I need to complete in addition to the Superbill in order to be reimbursed? Where do I send this form(s)?

How much of my out-of-network deductible has been paid this year?

When does my coverage date start?

How much will my out-of-network benefits cover after I’ve met my deductible?

Do my out-of-network benefits cover telehealth sessions?

What’s your cancellation policy?

Cancellations must be made at least 24-hours in advance of your appointment. If cancelled less than 24-hours in advance, you may be charged a late cancellation fee.

How will I pay for each session since sessions are online?

Since sessions are held online, fees are obtained through a HIPAA compliant EHR system called “Simple Practice.” A credit card must be kept on file and you can complete the Credit Card Information Form when you complete your intake documents.

Payment will be due at the time counseling services are rendered, so the credit card you place on file will be charged, if applicable to you, following each session. I will send you an invoice for your records, at your request.

What forms of payment do you accept?

We accept American Express, Discover, Visa, Mastercard, and HSA credit cards.

What are my rights under the No Surprises Act?

Under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, health care providers and health care facilities are required to inform individuals who are not enrolled in a plan or coverage; or a Federal health care program; or not seeking to file a claim with their plan or coverage; both orally and in writing, of the ability, upon request or at the time of scheduling health care items and services, to receive a Good Faith Estimate of expected charges.

Under the law, 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 provide 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 provides you with a Good Faith Estimate at least one 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 your 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

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Other Counseling Services at Vita Counseling Center

We offer many counseling services for women at our Online Counseling Clinic for women in Austin, TX. Some counseling services Vita Counseling Center provides includes:

PTSD & Trauma Therapy for Women

Childhood Trauma Therapy for Women

Birth & Labor Trauma Therapy

Therapy for Narcissistic Abuse & Trauma

EMDR Therapy

Anxiety Treatment

Counseling for Healthy Boundaries

Therapy for Perfectionism

Contact our online mental health office or schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation to learn more about the many ways we can help you!

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Online counseling is safe, secure, and effective. Vita Counseling Center’s online mental health clinic is accepting new clients who live in Texas and Oregon. Get the support you need and deserve.

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