Sessions & Fees
Sessions
Counseling visits are offered in 50-minute sessions unless you request a double session of 90 minutes, which is ideal for out-of-town clients or those needing more intensive counseling. Brittany believes counseling works best from a team approach where the team consists of the client and counselor. At your initial session, Brittany will work with you to understand the concerns that are bringing you to counseling and to determine a plan of action to assist you in reaching your goals.
Fees
Brittany works on a sliding scale and is committed to helping you find healing. Please contact us to schedule a complementary 10-minute phone consultation and discuss fees. You just pay for each session at the time of each session and either personal checks or credit cards (MasterCard or Visa) are accepted. Additional charges could be incurred for optional assessments, such as the PREPARE/ENRICH assessment that is used in premarital counseling. Such charges will always be discussed previously with the client.
Insurance Questions
Brittany accepts the following insurance:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Aetna
- Humana
If you have one of the above insurance carriers, please email Brittany to request an Insurance Verification form so she can check on your benefits for you.
For all other clients, Brittany provides medically coded receipts for clients who wish to file for reimbursement with their own insurance companies. Depending on your individual coverage, you may qualify for out-of-network benefits. Please check with your insurance carrier for details about your specific coverage.
Why aren’t CCA counselors on any other insurance plans?
It has been our experience that managed care insurance plans have, in recent years, become more trouble than they are worth, for both the client and the clinician. The well-being of the client is often less important than the insurance company’s drive to collect fees. For example, with many insurance plans, client confidentiality is frequently compromised in an effort to get sessions authorized. A client’s therapeutic needs are often governed by the limited choices allowed by a particular plan.
How do I know if my out-of-network insurance covers counseling?
You can call the number on your insurance card and ask about your out-of-network mental/behavioral health benefits.
How does CCA assist in the process of filing a claim?
Brittany submits claims for her clients with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, and Humana, so you only have to pay your co-pay according to your benefits. We provide all of our other clients with a receipt at the end of every session containing all the information necessary to file a claim with insurance companies.
What do I do if my insurance doesn’t cover any out-of-network groups?
Discuss financial concerns with Brittany. She works on a sliding scale and can set you up on a payment plan. She does not want money to be the reason that you can not come to counseling.
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