Fees and Insurance

First/intake session | 60 minutes | $100-$125

Additional sessions | 45-55 minutes | $75-$125

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy | $100-$150

The range is present so you can choose what you pay in that range.

I also take Optum insurance (if you work for the state of Tennessee in most capacities, this is likely your mental health coverage).

I do not take any other insurances at this time. The majority of insurances require that I diagnose you with a mental disorder in order for counseling to be covered, a label that sticks with you for life and may affect you in unanticipated ways in the future. Ask your insurance company if they provide out-of-network reimbursement for mental health care. If they do, inquire about the percentage they cover and how to submit your claim.

If your insurance reimburses for out-of-network mental health counseling, this is how it works. You pay the counseling fee out of pocket at the time of your appointment. I provide you with the appropriate documentation of our sessions to submit to your insurance. Then, your insurance reimburses you a percentage of the session fee that you paid out of pocket. Some insurance companies reimburse up to 80%, so it can be worth asking about that coverage.

Court Actions - Legal Fees

Attention those seeking assistance for legal actions.

Clients are discouraged from having me subpoenaed or having to provide records for the purpose of litigation. Even though you are responsible for the testimony fee, it does not mean that my testimony will be presented in your favor. As a counselor, I can only testify to the facts of the case and to my professional opinion.

My role as a counselor is to help my clients explore the relationship between thoughts, emotions, experiences, and behaviors and the way these relationships play out for my clients’ lives. Occasionally I am asked to participate in court cases related to divorce, custody, or other concerns. I am not trained to make recommendations regarding custody or other arrangements. I will not make recommendations regarding divorce proceedings. I cannot perform assessments for disability appropriateness.
If I am involved in a court case, I can only present as a “fact witness” who shares facts of your case. I will not and cannot ethically be an expert opinion witness for a case that involves one of my clients, as I will not be a completely neutral third party. These services are likely more appropriate and helpful if received from professionals with specific assessment training.
If you anticipate becoming involved in a court case, I recommend that you discuss this with me fully before you waive your right to confidentiality.

If your case requires my participation, the compelling party will be expected to pay for the professional time required. If I am to receive a subpoena, the attorney or office staff will need to call my office and set up a time for the subpoena to be served during office hours. I request a minimum of 72 hours notice of any court appearance so that schedule changes for my clients can be made within a reasonable time frame.

If a court appearance is required, the following fees are in effect:

Please note: If I receive a subpoena or notice to meet attorneys, without a minimum of 72 hour notice, there will be an additional $250.00 priority charge.

  1. Copy of files: $25.00

  2. Letters of recommendation: $50 per hour

  3. Phone calls: $200 per hour (billable in 15 minute increments)

  4. Preparation time (including submission of records): $200 per hour

  5. Depositions: $250.00 per hour

  6. Time away from the office due to Deposition or Testimony: $250.00 per hour

  7. Time required in Giving Testimony: $250.00 per hour

  8. Mileage: $.55 per mile

  9. All attorney fees and costs that are incurred by the therapist as a result of the legal action

  10. Filing document with the court: $120.00

The minimum charge for a court appearance is $2000.

A retainer of $1500.00 is due at least 72 business hours before the scheduled court appearance. The remainder of cost will be billed after the court appearance and will be due upon receipt. If the therapist is subpoenaed and the case is resent to court with less than 72 business hours’ notice prior to the beginning of the day of the scheduled subpoena, trial and/or the testimony is not given, then the client will be charged $500.00 in addition to original retainer of $1500.00 for having to appear in court.

All fees listed above are doubled if the therapist has to reschedule any vacation time.