How much does counseling cost?
Individual and Couples Counseling | Columbia, MO
Rates for individual counseling and couples counseling sessions vary from $50-$150 for one 50-55 minute session (a “therapeutic hour”), with an exception for the first session. Our first session is a little extra. The rates vary based on whichever fabulous clinician from our team that you decide to work with. They’re all awesome, so you’re in good hands, regardless of who you choose!
*The therapeutic hour is less than one solid hour to account for updating notes and preparing for future clients.
Why is the first session more expensive?
The two primary reasons are set up and counselor prep. Basically, it just takes a little time to get new clients set up in our system. The more important piece, however, is that your counselor spends time prepping and reflecting before and after your first session, as well as take some time to fine tune a treatment plan. Ultimately, the first session really takes about two hours (if not more)–one of those hours is all behind the scenes work, and the other is full engaged, face-to-face work.
Insurance and Insurance Reimbursement
As of right now, The Counseling Hub accepts insurance as an in-network provider for UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Anthem/BCBS, Medicare, and in some cases TriWest. To further clarify, not all clinicians are credentialed. Please make sure you double check with our Client Care Staff on whether or not the clinician you’re interested in accepts the insurance you may have.
The Counseling Hub also provides out-of-network reimbursement documentation, which is known as a superbill. This is for folks who are paying out of pocket but wish to take advantage out-of-network reimbursement opportunities. Superbills are really just a bill for services you’ve received and paid for. They have all of the information that your insurance company will need to consider reimbursing you for said services. The Counseling Hub doesn’t have any control over whether or not you are eligible for reimbursement. If you do have insurance, you can call your insurance company and ask if they reimburse for out-of-network providers. If so, then I can provide you with the proper paperwork for insurance reimbursement.
Sliding Scale
The Counseling Hub offers sliding scale rates for individual therapy & counseling and couples therapy & marriage counseling. The sliding scale is based on annual, gross household income. Please request the sliding scale, if interested, when you call in for scheduling your session or with any questions.
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