GETTING STARTED
Fees & Insurance
Therapy is an investment, and the return is a better quality of life.
THERAPY GIVES YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO EMPOWER YOURSELF & CHANGE YOUR OWN LIFE.
Therapy involves putting in work in and out of session, and being real with your therapist and yourself, even when it's hard and uncomfortable.
If you've made the decision to start therapy, you're ready to do this thing. And we're ready to do this thing with you.
When you choose a therapist at EMTC,
you invest in the value that we offer.
Working with us includes:
Online sessions for convenience with scheduling or level of comfort
A Client Portal that allows for scheduling & re-scheduling online, and sends text or email reminders
The use of a specialized techniques called EMDR & Brainspotting for anyone who seems extra stuck in negative thoughts
Coordinating with other health & wellness providers if needed to ensure quality in your treatment
Assessments to monitor your progress
Optional or family/couples sessions as beneficial to your treatment
Fees
*please note exact fee will depend on clinician and will be confirmed at time of consult*
Initial Intake Appointment
Licensed Provider- 50 min Intake $200
Pre-Licensed Provider- 50 min Intake $150
The first session is called an Intake. We'll review any questions you have about the paperwork, therapy in general, and practice policies. To help with the assessment, you'll be asked more clarifying questions about the information you provided, and we'll be sure we understand what your goals are for therapy.
Weekly Individual Sessions
Licensed Provider- 50 minutes $200
Pre-Licensed Provider- 50minute $150
Ongoing sessions after the intake appointment are 50 minutes. Weekly sessions are a good fit for someone looking to integrate therapy in their ongoing schedule.
It's often that 50 minutes just doesn't feel like enough time. For clients who request, we can offer 75-90 minute sessions for those who believe they'd benefit from longer sessions.
Couple/Family/GroupSessions
90 Minute Sessions- $300
Things come up during your session, and we might decide it could be really be helpful to talk about with your partner, parent, or friend together. We're able to provide couple, friend and family sessions as appropriate for your treatment.
Intensive Therapy Programs
90 min sessions- $350- $475
Intensive Programs are a customized and accelerated treatment format involving a certain amount of sessions that are 90 minutes up to 3 hours long. Included is a workbook for you to complete to get the most out of your healing experience. Read more about Intensive Programs.
Reduced Fee Programs
We offer the following programs based on eligibility & clinician availability. Programs are available to clients who are: 18yo or older, located in CA, and whose insurance does not offer out of network benefits.
All programs entail 12 sessions at a reduced rate of $150 each, with an option to renew program one time.
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For potential client who is a current undergraduate or graduate student, identifies as BIPOC woman, and in need of financial assistance for therapy
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For potential client who is employed in a “helping profession” or by a non profit, identifies as BIPOC woman, and is in need of financial assistance for therapy
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For potential client who identifies as QTBIPOC, First Gen, or Disabled, and is in need of financial assistance for therapy
Insurance
We do not participate with any insurance panels and are considered an out-of-network provider.
However, through your insurance, you may be eligible to receive reimbursement for therapy sessions. Depending on if your insurance plan offers Out of Network Benefits.
Why don't we accept insurance?
Because being an out of network provider allows us to be the most flexible with your treatment and as confidential as possible.
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Sure, using insurance is less cost out of pocket, but the process of using your insurance is not completely confidential and creates barriers for quality treatment.
Insurance companies dictate things like length of treatment and sessions, and require that you are diagnosed with a mental health disorder for therapy to be paid for. A mental health diagnosis remains permanently on your health record.
Insurance companies also have access to know why you are going to therapy and what progress you are making. They have the right to audit your therapy files & notes, and ask questions of your therapist about your treatment.
By bypassing insurance, we are able to keep your records secure & confidential, without limitations of an insurance company, ensuring you the quality treatment you deserve.
Good Faith Estimate
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost.
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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 their ability, upon request or at the time of scheduling health care items and services, to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” of expected charges. 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 give 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 gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 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 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
Ready to Get Started?
Our Client Care Coordinator is ready to connect you with a therapist who is the best fit for you, your unique experience, needs and goals.
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