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Fees & Insurance

Payment Structure

At this time, services are offered on a private pay basis. Insurance participation is anticipated beginning in April 2026, pending credentialing and contracting.

 

We anticipate contracting with:

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)

  • NC Medicaid 

  • UnitedHealthcare

Superbills may be available for clients seeking out-of-network reimbursement.


Therapy Fees

 

Service CPT Code Duration Fee
Diagnostic Intake 90791 60 minutes $275
Individual Therapy 90837 60 minutes $200
Individual Therapy 90834 45 minutes $175
Individual Therapy 90832 30 minutes $150
Family Therapy (with patient) 90847 60 minutes $250
Family Therapy (without patient) 90846 60 minutes $200

 

*Couples sessions are billed as family therapy.


Psychological Evaluation Fees

Psychological evaluations are billed using time-based CPT codes. Total cost varies depending on referral questions and clinical complexity.

 

Service CPT Code Duration Fee
Diagnostic Interview 90791 60 minutes $275
Test Administration & Scoring (Initial) 96136 30 minutes $100
Test Administration & Scoring (Additional) 96137 30 minutes $100
Analysis & Report Writing (Initial) 96130 60 minutes $200
Analysis & Report Writing (Additional) 96131 60 minutes $200
Feedback Session 90837 60 minutes $200

 

Important:

  • Evaluations require multiple clinical hours beyond direct client contact.

  • Sliding scale payment does not apply to psychological evaluations.


Case Management

Case management services, when appropriate and clinically indicated, are billed separately based on time and service complexity. Fees are discussed prior to initiation.


Group Therapy

Group therapy is offered by clinicians across licensure levels. Fees typically range from $65–$85 per session, depending on group structure and duration.


Crisis & After-Hours Services

Crisis or after-hours sessions, when available, are billed at: $300 per 50-minute session

Availability is limited and determined based on clinical appropriateness.


Sliding Scale Policy

Sliding-scale fees may be available in limited circumstances for private-pay therapy services.

 

Sliding scale:

  • Applies to therapy services only

  • Requires financial documentation, including proof of income

  • Is determined on a case-by-case basis

  • Is reviewed every 6–12 months

Sliding scale does not apply to:

  • Psychological evaluations

  • Crisis services

  • Case management

  • Consulting or coaching


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