Fees

Individual (client only):

Intake-First appointment 60 minutes ~ $150

Follow-up appointments 50 minutes~ $130

Cancellation Policy

The session time you set is reserved just for you. We do not double book or overlap appointment times. So, please notify us at least 24 hours in advance of any cancellation. If a cancellation or no show occurs without advanced notification, you will be charged a fee of $50 for the time you reserved.

Insurance Information-Please Read

We are an out-of-network provider. Our decision to decline contractual agreements with insurance companies was difficult and made with much deliberation. We realize this decision can potentially create a financial hardship for some of our clients so please feel free to discuss other financial help arrangements.

If you are planning to submit our services to your insurance company, please contact them and discuss your "out-of-network" mental health benefits. This will assist you in receiving any possible full or partial reimbursement from your insurance company promptly. We will provide you with a bill on a monthly basis so that you can submit it to your insurance provider for potential reimbursement.

Payment

Cash, check, all major credit cards and medical flex pay account cards are accepted methods of payment.

For a smooth check out and flexibility, LWC will request that you have a Credit/Debit or Flexible spending account card on file. This will be used to apply any charges at the end of your session or end of the business day including late cancellation and no show fees.

Additional Factors That You Might Not Be Aware Of When Filing With Insurance Companies

• Labeling: Insurance companies require a mental illness diagnosis before reimbursing for services. Most of our clients are merely facing a stressful situation and need assistance navigating through a challenging situation. We are uncomfortable forcing a label on our clients that will follow them for the rest of their life. For example, you may file for life insurance or apply for a job, and the application asks about a prior mental health diagnosis. If it is on file with your insurance company, you will have to disclose that information.

• Lack of Confidentiality: What is discussed between you and your counselor is confidential. However, what you tell your counselor is not considered confidential if you file with an insurance company. The content of your session is shared with your insurance company and based on the information provided, they decide if you are allowed additional sessions or not. We believe that this decision should be left to you and your counselor—not an insurance company.

• Higher Fees: Dealing with insurance companies has become so time-consuming as they require more and more documentation. At times, it can actually exceed the amount of time spent with the client. When this time exceeds what is considered “reasonable and customary,” the charge gets passed along to the client, resulting in higher fees.