
Rates & Insurance
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At Serenity Counseling and Wellness, we strive to make high-quality care accessible. We accept both insurance and private pay for therapy, medication management, and psychological testing services.
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Insurance Plans We Accept
We accept both commercial and Medicaid insurance plans, including:
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Medicaid
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Aetna Better Health
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BCBS Community Blue
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Aetna
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Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
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Cigna
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TRICARE
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TriWest
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UMR
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UnitedHealthcare
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Therapy Session Rates
Standard Rates:
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Initial Assessment: $200
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Individual Therapy Session: $175
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Couples/Family Therapy Session: $200
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Private Pay & Out-of-Network Rates:
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Initial Assessment: $175
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Individual Therapy Session: $150
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Couples/Family Therapy Session: $175
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Medication Management Rates
Standard & Private Pay Rates:
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Initial Psychiatric Evaluation: $350
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Follow-up Medication Management Session: $225
If you are using insurance, your cost per session may vary depending on your provider’s contracted rate. We encourage you to contact your insurance company directly to confirm your benefits and potential out-of-pocket costs.
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Psychological Testing Rates
Psychological testing is billed at $250 per hour, which includes:
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Direct testing time
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Scoring and interpretation
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Report writing
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Feedback sessions
The total cost for a full evaluation typically ranges between $2,000 and $3,000, depending on your referral question and the scope of testing. A personalized fee estimate will be provided after your initial consultation.
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Out-of-Network & Reimbursement
If we are not in-network with your insurance, we are happy to provide a superbill (insurance-ready receipt) for you to submit for possible reimbursement. Reimbursement amounts vary by plan.
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Important Insurance Note
To ensure you have accurate and up-to-date information about your mental health benefits, we strongly recommend contacting your insurance provider before your first appointment. Be sure to ask:
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Whether mental health services are covered
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What your co-pay or deductible is
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If prior authorization is required
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Sliding Scale
A limited number of sliding scale spots are available based on financial need. Please inquire during your intake process if you'd like to be considered for a reduced fee.
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Good Faith Estimate
If you don't have health insurance or you plan to pay for health care bills yourself, generally, health care providers and facilities must give you an estimate of expected charges when you schedule an appointment for a health care item or service or ask for an estimate. This is called a "good faith estimate."
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A Good Faith Estimate is not a bill
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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.
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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.
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Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.
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If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
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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 1-800-633-4227
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