Therapy Rates

Therapy rates are as follows:

• 15 minute Introductory Phone Consultation: Free

• Initial Intake Session (60 minutes): $210

• Individual Therapy Session (50 minutes): $155

Payment

Northwoods Velvaere Studio is a private pay practice. Payment is due at the time of service.

Accepted payment methods
• All major Credit/Debit card
• HSA & FSA cards

All payments are processed securely through SimplePractice for simplicity and confidentiality.

Semi bono reduced fee

I have limited semi bono spots available for clients experiencing financial hardship who may not otherwise be able to access therapy.

Semi bono openings are limited and may not always be available.
If you’d like to be considered, please reach out and we can explore availability together.

Good Faith Estimate

If you do not have insurance or choose not to use your insurance, you have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate explaining how much your therapy services may cost.

Under the No Surprises Act, health care providers are required to give clients who are not using insurance an estimate of expected charges. Your Good Faith Estimate will outline the fees for your sessions and how those fees may add up over the course of your care.

If you have questions about your Good Faith Estimate, I am always happy to walk through it with you.

Insurance and superbills

I am an out-of-network provider for insurance. Many insurance companies offer out-of-network benefits and will help you cover therapy costs. When using out-of-network benefits, you pay session fees and I provide you with a receipt, known as a Superbill, at the end of each month. You then submit this to your insurance company and they directly reimburse you, often by sending a check.

To determine if you have out-of-network benefits, contact your insurance company at the number listed on the back of your insurance card. Ask if you have out-of-network benefits for psychotherapy and, if so, if you have an out-of-network deductible and what the reimbursement rate will be.

Insurance-based therapy services are available through my work with River Walk Counseling.

Private pay services through Northwoods Velvære Studio and insurance-based services through River Walk Counseling are separate and independently managed.

Why private pay?

Paying privately offers:

• increased confidentiality
• no required diagnosis
• more flexibility in session structure and frequency
• freedom to use somatic, body-centered approaches without insurance limitations
• a personalized experience that honors your unique needs