Couples & Family Counseling (including counseling for children and teens): To use insurance for couples/family counseling the insurance companies require that therapy meets "medical necessity." During the initial appointment the therapist will assess if you are experiencing distress that is significant enough to meet the criteria for a mental health diagnosis, thus making therapy medically necessary.  Please know that insurance does not consider therapy for couples communication as medically necessary and will not cover such services. If you do not meet the criteria for a mental health diagnosis and/or insurance does not cover couples/family counseling, your appointments will be charged at the standard rate of $140 for the initial appointment and $125 for subsequent appointments. A private pay agreement will be included in your paperwork and will replace the signed insurance authorization if the therapist's assessment determines you do not meet medical necessity for billing services to insurance. 

**Please note that benefits are an agreement between you and your insurance company. We cannot guarantee any insurance coverage or reimbursement. If you have eligibility concerns or questions, you should contact your insurance provider directly.