Insurance/Fees

  • Wellmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Iowa (see below for questions to ask your insurance company)

    Ames School District EAP

    We do accept payment from Crime Victims Assistance (CVAD)

    Lyra EAP

  • Initial Appointment = $200.00

    ($220.00 effective 1/1/2024)

    16-37 minute therapy session= $165

    38-52 minute therapy session = $175

    ($195 effective 1/1/2024)

    53-60 minute therapy session = $195

    ($210 effective 1/1/2024)

    Group sessions=$25/group - $50/group depending on the length and specialty of the group

    No call/No show = $100 (this is not covered by insurance)

    Staffing attendance (school, DHS, family team meeting, etc.) = $150.00/hour

    Court=$220/hr + mileage. Time billed will include preparation time, reports, time away from the office, and travel time. 

    Professional Consultation = $100/hr 

    Professional supervision for licensure = $100/hr (this can be split among several people. Keep in mind that more than two supervisees is considered group supervision)

    Events/Training = Determined on an individual basis

    We accept cash, check, and credit card for payment. Because we are considered a health service, you can use a flexible spending card if you have one, or you can submit your itemized bill from us for reimbursement by your flexible spending plan.

  • Each client is responsible for managing the finances of the psychotherapy relationship. Your health insurance may cover all or part of the fees. You should contact your health insurance company before engaging in services. Each client is responsible for payment for services rendered on the day of the appointment. We require a credit/debit card on file for each client and services are billed (credit card run) the day of the service. We accept cash, check, or card. We also accept flexible benefits cards.  If you would like someone else to pay on your account (i.e. a parent/spouse/etc) and you are over the age of 18, we will need a Release of Information filled out before we can talk to that person about your account. 

    *EAP services are paid directly by the client’s employer. If the client would like to continue services after they have exhausted the EAP benefit, services would switch to insurance or private pay. 

    Questions to ask your insurance company BEFORE making your first appointment:

    1. Does my insurance have mental health benefits and cover therapy?

    2. What is my current deductible? And do I have to meet my deductible before insurance will cover?

    3. Will I have a co-payment or need to pay towards co-insurance?

    4. Is there a limit on the number of sessions I can attend in a year?

    5. Do I need a referral from my primary care physician before I can see a therapist?

    6. If you are requesting a specific service, ask about that. Many insurance policies do NOT cover couples/marriage therapy and some do not cover family therapy.

    7. Is this provider considered in-network for this plan

    The biggest things we see are 1) having a large deductible or a health savings account and not being aware of the out of pocket cost 2) not coordinating with secondary insurance. If we do not have that information and the claim is denied, the patient will be responsible.  

  • Fees are clearly stated in the Fees/Rates section above. Each client will talk with their counselor about frequency of sessions. You will never be charged more than the rate clearly stated in the Fees/Rates section. Because each case is different and healing time is different for every person, we are not able to give an exact number of sessions, but rather a range of frequency (ie: once a week).