Scheduling & Fees
Payment & Insurance FAQ
How are Sessions billed?
Sessions are paid for using a credit card, debit card, HSA or FSA on file at midnight after the day of service.
What is the difference between licensed and associate therapist?
A licensed therapist has completed 3000 hours of supervised therapy services and passed both CA Board exams.
An associate therapist has finished their master's degree program from a reputable university but are still finishing their 3000 hour requirement with supervision from a licensed therapist.
A licensed therapist is $180-200/session hour.
An associate unlicensed therapist is $125-140/session hour.
What's the benefit to an associate therapist?
An associate is fully educated and has graduated with a master's degree. They are fresh and eager to do good work with the weekly supervision of a skilled and seasoned therapist.
In our case, Ashley (licensed) supervises Alison (associate) to ensure her work meets high standards. We are committed to delivering quality clinical care with a personalized approach at a lower rate. Alison has completed 2500 of her 3000 hours and is EMDR trained, making her an excellent choice for clients seeking affordable therapy. This is the beauty of an associate for a prospective client.
Are you In-Network with Insurance?
No, we are not "in-network" with any insurances. We may be able to help you leverage a PPO plan out of network benefit plan using a Superbill.
What is a Superbill?
A superbill is a statement of accounts that includes all the information such as diagnoses and procedure codes that insurance companies need in order to process a claim. This may be available for client's seeing a Licensed therapist that want to use a PPO out of network policy.
What is the benefit of cash pay?
Cash pay ensures your total privacy and ability to select the care you want for the length of time you want treatment. It also allows us to use the desired method that is evidence based without any terms determined by a third party. Finally, a diagnosis is not reported which is a valuable consideration for some including the ability to apply for life insurance, military, or some professions.
Schedule a 20 minute complimentary consultation below to see how therapy can help.
Fees by license status:
Licensed is $180-200/session hour.
Associate $125-140/session hour.
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4305 Gesner St., Suite 215
San Diego, CA. 92117
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Easy freeway access off Clairemont Dr from 5 freeway
619-333-7520
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What is a Good Faith Estimate?
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 expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services.
All uninsured or private pay clients have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services.
I will include a Good Faith Estimate as part of your intake paperwork before services begin.
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.