Fees + Insurance
Invest in Yourself
The Basics:
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I am in network with Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield insurance plans. If you hope to use insurance to pay for your sessions, I recommend that you call the number on the back of your insurance card to ask whether I am in-network with your Highmark plan.
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If you do not have Highmark insurance, you can check to see if you have out of network benefits in seconds for free with the tool below:
The Details:
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For those without Highmark insurance, I am considered an out of network provider. This means that I do not bill your insurance company directly. Some clients prefer this payment method over having therapists directly bill their insurance companies, as it allows you to make the final decision regarding whether insurance companies see your confidential health information and whether that information becomes part of your health record.​​​​​
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If I am out of network with your insurance provider, I can provide you with a "superbill" which you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. Many plans will reimburse you for 50-70% of the session fee, sometimes after a deductible has been met. You can check your out of network benefits for free in seconds using the tool above.
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It is always a good idea to contact your insurance company and ask about your mental health benefits so you can make the most informed decision about the care you receive. Questions you may want to ask include:
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How much I will be reimbursed for mental/behavioral health services with out of network providers?
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How much is my deductible and have I met it yet?
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Will I have a copay?
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Fee Breakdown:
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Initial Therapy Intake: $190/hr
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Individual Therapy sessions: $175/hr
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Brief Consultation Services: $175/hr
(for those who want short-term, focused help on a specific problem or are unsure what they need)
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​Supervision/Professional Consultation Services: $175/hr
(for therapists looking for clinical supervision or consultation)
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These fees cover non-billable time for paperwork, scheduling, billing, treatment planning, research, care coordination with other team members, and more.
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In keeping with my commitment to equity and accessibility, I reserve a limited number of sliding-scale therapy spots. If you'd like to inquire about the availability of sliding-scale spots at this time, feel free to email me at drkatieconnors@gmail.com.
