Fees & Insurance

Fees vary depending on the type of service and the therapist you choose to see. The standard rate for an initial appointment is $300-$325. The cost of most individual therapy sessions ranges from $190 - $215. Therapist's individual rates are listed at the bottom of their bio pages. Couples and family therapy sessions are typically charged at a higher rate and often last 60-75 minutes.  Dr. Edwards' fees are $ 25for4 the initial appointment and $290 for regular individual therapy sessions. 

We do not accept any insurance plans, however, our clients often use their "out of network" insurance benefits to obtain some reimbursement for services. At the beginning of each month we will send you a billing statement from the previous month (also known as a “superbill”) that you can use to file an out of network insurance claim. The amount you receive in reimbursement depends on your particular plan so we recommend first calling your insurance company and obtaining the information listed below.

We understand that navigating insurance is often confusing and challenging.  If you plan to use out of network insurance benefits to help with the cost of therapy, we highly recommend that you call your insurance company to get some information before starting therapy. This will help you determine how much of the cost you will incur yourself.  

Call your insurance provider at the number listed on the back of your insurance card and ask the following questions to get started:

• What are your out of network mental health benefits (sometimes also called "behavioral health" benefits)? 
• What is the amount of your deductible (the amount of money you have to pay before your insurance company will start to reimburse you) for out of network benefits? Have you already paid any of this deductible? 
• Do you need any kind of pre-authorization or special referral (i.e. from a primary care doctor or your university counseling center)? If yes, what is the process for obtaining this?  
• How much of each therapy session will your insurance provider reimburse (usually given in a percentage) for the following CPT/procedure codes: initial appointment - 90791, individual therapy - 90834, and couples/family psychotherapy - 90847? 
• Is there a “maximum allowed amount” for these CPT codes  (also known as a “reasonable and customary fee”) for zip code 30306 for a licensed psychologist (PhD or PsyD)? 
• Are there any limitations to services (i.e., a cap on how much can be spent, number of sessions, reimbursements for only certain diagnoses, etc.)?

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.  You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.  Please notify your therapist if you would like to receive a Good Faith Estimate in writing least 1 business day before your scheduled service. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.  Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.  For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 404-860-2121.