Cost of Therapy
Your mental health is an investment. Time. Effort. Money.
For that reason, we are upfront about our financial policies.
Therapist Rates
- All therapists offer a no-cost 15 minute phone consultation upon request prior to your first appointment.
- First appointments are considered initial diagnostic evaluations and are 50 minutes long in which your therapist will gather needed information during your assessment to help identify your treatment goals, assess any diagnoses, and provide feedback about a treatment plan.
- All following therapy session appointments are 45-50 minutes.
Christen Sistrunk, LPC-S: $250 initial / $200 session
Kathryn Tipton, LPC, PMH-C: $220 initial / $175 session
Eeva Edds, LPC : $200 initial / $165 session
Christina Moak, LPC: $200 initial/ $150 session
Sophie Tiller, LMSW: $210 initial / $175 session
Kelly Bires, MA LPC-Associate: $130 initial / $110 session
Allison Hamilton, MS LPC-Associate: $130 initial / $110 session
Does The Houston Center for Valued Living accept insurance?
Houston Center for Valued Living is an out of network provider (this means that we don’t accept insurance). If you have out-of-network benefits it is possible that your insurance company may reimburse you for a percentage of the session fee, however the full session fee payment is required at the time of the session. We provide “super-bills” (forms used by insurance for billing) for you to submit to your insurance company. Of note, when the insurance companies receive these super-bills (or any documentation they require from a therapist), we must provide a diagnosis. This diagnosis goes on your medical record file. Many people are perfectly okay with this! However if you are not, then paying out of pocket is the only way to maintain your privacy from your insurance company.
If you want to find out about your benefits, call the customer service number on the back of your insurance card and ask to speak to someone about out-of-network mental health benefits. They’ll talk to you about your deductible and coverage. If you want more information on how to do this, contact us at info@hcfvl.com
Why might someone choose not to use their insurance or choose not to submit a superbill to their insurance company?
Opting not to use insurance for mental health treatment can offer several benefits. Firstly, it ensures increased privacy and confidentiality, as insurance claims may involve sharing sensitive information about your mental health with third parties. Furthermore, avoiding insurance may prevent the creation of a mental health record that could impact future insurability prospects. This is particularly noteworthy because life insurance or short-term disability companies may request mental health records from previous years when assessing eligibility for their insurance plans, making the decision to keep such records private an important consideration for long-term financial planning and personal well-being. Overall, foregoing insurance for mental health treatment grants individuals greater autonomy and privacy in managing their mental health journey.
What are my payment options for therapy?
We accept flexible health spending account cards, cash, check, and all major credit cards.
Does Houston Center for Valued Living Offer Sliding Scale Fees?
We do provided a limited number of therapy appointment slots on a sliding scale fee. All clients who have a fee based on income are required to complete our application and supporting documentation. For more information, you may contact us at info@hcfvl.com