Beginning therapy is an important investment in your emotional health and relationships. We believe financial transparency is part of good care.
Our goal is to help you understand not only what different therapy services cost, but why they exist, how they're recommended, and what you can expect throughout the process.
Therapy is an investment in long-term emotional health, not simply an hour-long appointment.
You deserve to understand how session recommendations are made, what you're actually paying for, and why different appointment types exist in the first place. We aim to be transparent about all of it, without treating your questions as something to manage or deflect.
We offer several appointment types, each suited to a different stage or type of care:
Current fees for each appointment type are shared when you schedule, so you have accurate, up-to-date information at the time you book. The appointment type recommended for you is always based on your clinical needs and treatment goals, not simply on session length or cost.
Many people understandably assume they're paying only for the time spent together during a therapy appointment. In reality, therapy includes a significant amount of professional work before, during, and after every session.
Depending on your needs, your therapist may spend additional time:
Reviewing previous sessions
Documenting progress notes that meet legal, ethical, and professional standards
Developing and updating treatment plans
Preparing for upcoming sessions
Creating homework assignments
Identifying helpful resources
Researching evidence-based interventions for complex situations
Reviewing assessments
Consulting with other professionals when clinically appropriate, and with your authorization
Maintaining secure clinical records and completing required documentation
While clients participate in 45- or 50-minute therapy sessions, providing high-quality clinical care often requires an hour or more of professional time once documentation, treatment planning, preparation, and other required responsibilities are included. Therapy is a comprehensive professional service, not simply time spent talking.
Appointment recommendations are based on your treatment goals, clinical complexity, the type of therapy being done, the pace of treatment, and what will best support meaningful progress, not on maximizing reimbursement.
Your therapist recommends the amount of time most appropriate for the work being done, and that recommendation can shift as your needs change.
Choosing a therapist is an important decision. This complimentary 15-minute conversation allows you to briefly discuss what brings you to therapy, ask questions, and learn about our approach to determine whether it feels like a good fit.
This is not a therapy session. It does not include assessment, diagnosis, or treatment. Its only purpose is to determine whether moving forward together feels appropriate.
Your first full appointment is different from ongoing therapy. It focuses on understanding why you're seeking therapy, gathering relevant personal, family, relationship, and medical history, and identifying your strengths and current concerns.
Meaningful therapeutic work often begins here, but the primary purpose is understanding the whole person and collaboratively developing an appropriate treatment plan.
This appointment may be appropriate for maintenance therapy, focused skill-building, symptom management, follow-up sessions, or periods of greater stability.
Shorter sessions can still be highly effective when they match your goals and current needs.
This is our standard therapy session, offering enough time for meaningful therapeutic work while allowing your therapist to complete the clinical responsibilities required after each appointment.
It's often recommended for trauma therapy, EMDR, attachment-focused work, grief, relationship patterns, nervous system regulation, and other complex or long-standing concerns. You may see this billed as CPT 90837, the standard psychotherapy code commonly used for longer sessions, even though your appointment is scheduled as 50 minutes.
This work focuses on the relationship itself, including communication, conflict, emotional safety, rebuilding trust, attachment, teamwork, and interaction patterns.
Treatment focuses on helping the relationship function differently, not simply treating one person's symptoms.
CPT 90838 refers to psychotherapy provided alongside medication management. It's most commonly used by psychiatrists and other prescribing providers.
Because this practice provides psychotherapy rather than medication management, you generally will not receive this code here. It's included simply to help you understand why you may see different codes at other practices.
Therapy doesn't only happen during appointments. Many clients notice progress throughout the week by recognizing emotional patterns, noticing body sensations, practicing healthier communication, reflecting differently, experimenting with new boundaries, and responding differently to stress.
These moments between sessions are often where meaningful change begins to take root.
Both are valid ways to access care, and the right choice depends on your priorities.
If applicable to your plan, we can provide a superbill you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. Reimbursement amounts vary widely by plan, and we recommend verifying your specific out-of-network benefits directly with your insurance company before beginning treatment. We are not able to guarantee reimbursement.
Therapy is rarely measured by the number of appointments alone. Meaningful progress often includes:
Healthier relationships
Better communication
Stronger boundaries
Emotional regulation
Reduced anxiety
Improved sleep
Increased resilience
Deeper self-understanding
Beginning therapy involves both personal and practical decisions. If you have questions about fees, insurance, appointment options, or where to begin, we're happy to answer your questions and help you understand your options so you can move forward with confidence.