Therapy Fees and Insurance

Fees

Clinical staff bill according to their credentials and experience using a tier system. Please review the fees 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)

• $65 for a 55 minute individual session. 

• $90 for a 55 minute couples session. (Can be extended to 90 minutes, for +$50)

• $25 for a 30 min parent check in session. (Minors only)

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

• $140 for a 55 minute individual session. 

• $160 for a 55 minute couples session. (Can be extended to 90 minutes, for +$50)

• $50 for a 30 min parent check in session. (Minors only)

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

• $175 for a 55 minute individual session. 

• $200 for a 55 minute couples session. (Can be extended to 90 minutes, for +$50)

• $75 for a 30 min parent check in session. (Minors only)

*Practicum students are self-pay only. LPC-Associates can bill Cigna, Aetna and BCBS under their clinical supervisor.

**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

Our licensed therapists are in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, UMR, Lyra and Curative. Coverage varies by therapist and plan, so our Intake Coordinator verifies your benefits before your first session. LPC-Associates can bill Cigna, Aetna and BCBS under their supervisor. Graduate interns are self-pay from $65, and reduced-fee slots are available by application after your intake session.

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. 

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?

Reduced Fee Policy

We offer a reduced fee for services with our Graduate Student Interns and our LPC-Associates.

We have additional Reduced Fee slots available on a limited, first come, first serve basis, and based on availability. All clients will start with a full fee for the intake session, and can request a reduced fee slot through their therapist.

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

We require 48 hours advance notice for cancellations (Monday appointments must be cancelled by Friday at noon). Late cancellations incur a $75 fee for LPCs and LPC-Associates and a $50 fee for Interns. No-shows are $100 for LPCs and LPC-Associates and $50 for interns, charged automatically to your card on file.

Additional Fees

There are additional fees for extended sessions, medical records requests, and court costs as applicable.

Additional Questions

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