We don’t accept insurance for various reasons, but the most important reason is we want you to have complete control over your records and the flexibility or length of your sessions. Insurance companies dictate
- the length of time for each appointment
- the type of therapy you can utilize
- the number of covered appointments you are allowed to have
In addition, it is a requirement to provide a mental health diagnosis (such as Major Depressive Disorder) when billing insurance. This diagnosis becomes part of your permanent medical record.
When paying for therapy out-of-pocket,
- you and your therapist can discuss and decide on the best treatment methods as well as the length of your appointments
- there is no diagnosis required
- there is no third party involvement
- your treatment remains private unless you choose to disclose that information
- you and your therapist can focus on what is important–your healing and growth–rather than what is necessary as part of the rules of the insurance company
We understand that the thought of paying for sessions can feel overwhelming. If you would still like to get reimbursed by your insurance company for our services, we recommend using an organization like Better to help.