Fees:
Free phone consultation: 15 minutes or less
The Essence of Healing LLC uses an anti-oppressive rate structure to make clinical services more accessible by addressing societal inequalities. (Adapted from the Anti-Oppression Resource & Training Alliance)
For non-clinical services, your full determined anti-oppressive rate could be charged (prorated if less than one hour needed) for requests such as:
Report/letter of support writing
Email/secure messaging exchanges outside of scheduling
Phone conversations lasting longer than 10 minutes
Preparation of records
Time spent completing any other specific requests outside of session
*Please note that you will be notified in advance if your requested non-clinical service will be charged.
Determining your rate:
To determine your anti-oppressive rate for services, please answer the questions below and tally the number of ‘Yes’ answers:
1. Are you and/or your family homeowners or landowners? (This question does not apply to those who are Native or Indigenous.)
2. Is your housing stable and secure?
3. Have you attended private education institutions or have you earned an advanced degree?
4. Was your degree funded without relying on federal or private loans?
5. Does your income only support you, and not other loved ones?
6. Are your bills or credit cards on autopay?
7. Have you been able to easily access and afford health insurance for yourself and/or your family members?
8. Do you have minimal debt or disposable income?
9. Do you have a financial safety net (e.g., “financially stable” or family members and loved ones who can support your financially)?
10. Are you able to consistently access and afford food?
11. Have you inherited or do you expect to inherit money or property?
12. Do you have U.S. Citizenship?
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Redistribution : Yes to 9-12 questions — $225.00
Full Cost: Yes to 6-8 questions — $200.00
Sustain: Yes to 4-5 questions — $175.00
Solidarity: Yes to 1-3 questions — $150.00
Reparations: Yes to 0 questions — $100.00
Options for Reduced-Fee Sessions & Financial Support:
The Essence of Healing LLC accepts vouchers from The Loveland Foundation and funds from the National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network Mental Health Fund to reduce the cost of individual services and fees.
To learn more about applying for funds, visit The Loveland Foundation website by clicking here and the National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network Mental Health Fund by clicking here.
For more options for reduced-fee psychotherapy sessions outside of The Essence of Healing LLC, please visit the Open Path Psychotherapy Collective.
Payment Policy:
Payment for therapy services is due at the time of service and online storage of credit card information for automatic, recurring processing is the required payment method. Major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express) are accepted, in addition to HSA and FSA cards. To avoid a cancellation fee, please cancel scheduled appointments 24 hours in advice.
Insurance:
The Essence of Healing LLC is not an in-network provider for any insurance company and does not bill insurance companies directly.
However, if you have out-of-network benefits, you have the opportunity to see a therapist of your choosing, pay directly and then be partially reimbursed by your insurance provider. I am able to provide you with a statement so that you have documentation to submit to you insurance company for reimbursement.
If you need help determining your out-of-network benefits, call your insurance company’s customer service phone number on the back of your insurance card and ask the following questions:
What are my ‘out-of-network’ outpatient mental health benefits?
How much of each therapy session will my insurance provider reimburse?
Must I meet a deductible before my benefits will begin paying for out-of-network providers?
Are there any limitations to services?