Fees & Insurance

Cost for therapy sessions

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Session Fees

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We are out of network with all insurance companies. We can provide superbills for reimbursement per request.

Full 50-60 minute session	$155*/session	For individual or family session located outdoors or via teletherapy. *Lower, sliding scale options may be available!* Please contact us to ask for your personalized rate.
Half 20-30 minute session	$85/session	For individual or family session via teletherapy only. Only recommended for brief check-ins. Not recommended as a replacement for traditional therapy sessions.

Flexible Pricing Options Available!

Please contact us to ask about our reduced rates and sliding-scale options.
We offer a few discounted slots for those who qualify, some session fees priced at under $100 per session!

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Benefits of Self-Pay

It can be more confidential since your records and diagnosis will not need to be submitted to insurance.

We have more flexibility in treatment length, frequency, location, and method.

You won’t lose your therapist if your job or insurance plan changes.

Your therapist can see fewer clients, which means you may receive faster access to care and more time and energy to your treatment.

If your financial situation changes, we may be able to adjust your rate.

You can use your Health Savings Account (HSA) to pay for therapy sessions.

Your insurance may still provide reimbursement! (see below)

Drawbacks of Self-Pay

It can often be more expensive than seeing an in-network therapist.

Session costs may not count towards your insurance deductible.

There is less regulatory oversight provided by insurance companies.

Because of the price, it may be hard to meet with your therapist as frequently as you want.

Submitting out-of-network claims can be time-consuming and frustrating.

There may be other benefits or drawbacks not listed above. Please consider all the pros and cons you could experience by paying out of pocket for therapy services. Investing in your mental health is important for so many reasons, including overall life satisfaction, improved relationships, and peace within your own mind. Please make sure you the way you choose to access therapy aligns with your needs and finances. And please reach out if you want to discuss your unique pros and cons more.

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email kerri@pineridgetherapy.com or call (240) 397-8903

Use Your Insurance’s Out of Network Benefits

While we don’t directly accept insurance, you may have out-of-network benefits that could cover part the cost of therapy.

You can check to see if you’re eligible by calling the phone number on the back of your insurance card. Make sure to ask them about any out of network benefits, deductibles, co-payments, and maximum reimbursement they will provide towards your therapy fee. In order to make this process easier on you, we can provide “superbills” for you to submit to your insurance provider on your own directly, or you can choose to use a service like Mentaya to process claims on your behalf.

About Mentaya:

Mentaya recommends their services if you:
• Have out-of-network benefits.
• Feel overwhelmed by superbills and insurance.
• Have submitted superbills in the past but failed to get any reimbursement.
• Simply want to skip the hassle of paperwork!

Please Note: Mentaya charges a 5% fee per claim, which includes handling any paperwork required, dealing with denials, and calling insurance companies. Mentaya guarantees claims are successfully submitted, or a full refund of their fees.

How it works:

1. Sign up for Mentaya using this link.
2. Our practice will enter your sessions into the platform.
3. Mentaya submits the claim and handles any insurance follow-up.
4. You get reimbursed by insurance!

Pine Ridge Therapy, LLC does not receive any kickbacks from or make any promises about Mentaya’s services.

*Please inform your therapist if you plan to use your insurance’s out-of-network benefits. You will be ineligible for sliding scale rates and a diagnosis will need to be submitted to your insurance company so that they can provide you with reimbursement.

Good Faith Estimate

I care about providing you with full transparency, both before and during our therapy sessions. In compliance with the No Surprises Act that went into effect January 1, 2022, all healthcare providers are required to notify clients of their Federal rights and protections against potential “surprise billing.” This Act requires that we notify you of your federally protected rights to receive a notification when services are rendered by an out-of-network provider, if a client is uninsured, or if a client elects not to use their insurance.

Additionally, we are required to provide you with a Good Faith Estimate of the cost of services. It is difficult to determine the true length of treatment for mental health care and each client has a right to decide how long they would like to participate in psychotherapy services. Your therapist will collaborate with you to determine how many sessions you may need.

You can find the fee schedule listed at the top of this page for services offered by your therapist. If you will be receiving a lower rate through sliding scale / flexible pricing, then your therapist will email you a revised fee schedule. Please reach out if you have any questions.