Fees and Insurance

Fees

Clinical staff bill according to their credentials and experience using a tier system. Please review the fee’s listed below and/or the staff pages for more information. Some counselors’ services may be eligible for insurance reimbursement, while others’ services are not reimbursable.

Tier system-

*Tier 1- Practicum Student (Graduate student in a graduate internship program, under weekly supervision by a LPC-S)

• $50 for a 55 minute individual session. 

• $75 for a 90 minute couples session. 

*Tier 2- LPC- Associate (Counselor with a Temporary License, under weekly supervision by a LPC-S) 

• $130 for a 55 minute individual session. 

• $160 for a 90 minute couples session. 

**Tier 3- LPC (Counselor with a Full License)

• $160 for a 55 minute individual session. 

• $200 for a 90 minute couples session. 

*Practicum Students are not available to accept insurance, therefore are not “in-network” providers. They are able to provide counseling at the reduced rate listed above.

*LPC-Associates are eligible to accept Cigna and Aetna under their Supervisor Melody Osborne, LPC-S. Please call or email our office for more information on how to use your insurance when working with an LPC-Associate.

**Some of our therapists are considered to be “in-network” providers with some insurances. We file insurance claims as a courtesy to our clients, but it remains the clients responsibility to remit payment for services rendered. Please contact your insurance company directly for information regarding your mental health benefits and expected expenses.

Insurance

Please be aware that in order to bill your insurance you will need to be given a diagnosis. Your therapist will go over that with you at the first session. If you are not comfortable with that, you can elect to not use your insurance and pay the full fee per session. 

We have a couple of therapists who are in network with some insurance plans, and some who are private pay only, but are at a reduced rate (please see the ‘tier system’ above for more information on who is able to accept insurance). If you choose to work with a therapist who is In Network, then we will take care of submitting claims on your behalf to your insurance provider. Please provide your insurance information when you schedule your first appointment, or go to the about page to request confirmation of insurance. Please note that you are responsible for all copays or deductibles.  

If you decide to work with a therapist who is Not In Network with your plan, you will be responsible for the full fee per session. You might be able to get a full or partial reimbursement from your insurance for services, if you have ‘out of network’ benefits. Please check with your insurance provider prior to receiving services to see if this is an option for you and what the process is to get reimbursement. Please let your therapist know at the time of service if you need us to provide an insurance receipt, called a Superbill. If you need more information about requesting reimbursement for insurance, please reach out to your insurance provider. Please note that not all insurances will reimburse you for services. 

Please check your coverage by asking the following questions:

• Do I have mental health insurance benefits?

• What is my deductible and has it been met?

• How many sessions per year does my health insurance cover?

• What is my coverage per therapy session?

• Is approval required from my primary care physician?

Sliding Scale

We offer a reduced fee for services with our Practicum Students at $50 a session.

We offer reduced fees for members of Open Path Collective. Please visit their website for more information.

Payment

Cash and all major credit cards are accepted for payment. We ask that you leave a card on file, your card will be charged after each session.

Counseling services are also allotted under your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).

Cancellation and No-Show Policy

If you do not show up for your scheduled therapy appointment or you have not notified our office at least 24 hours in advance, you will be required to pay a fee of $50.

Additional Questions

Check the Frequently Asked Questions page. If you don’t see your question answered, please email us at restoring@rhchouston.com.