FAQS
How much does therapy cost?
Individual Session: $180
Couple’s Session: $200
While I don’t accept insurance, see the question below to assess potential out-of-network reimbursement. You are also entitled to a good-faith estimate. While therapy does take time, energy, and resources, it’s not a lifelong commitment. I prefer to think about therapy in seasons—perhaps this is a season where you need more support. Throughout our work together, we’ll keep checking in based on your needs.
How long are people usually in therapy?
This entirely depends on what you want out of therapy. The work of unraveling our narratives, breaking long-standing patterns, regulating our nervous systems, and improving our relationships with ourselves and others is lifelong work But that doesn’t mean that therapy has to be.
At the start of the therapy, weekly sessions & consistency are important as we build safety and move toward the deep work. As you move, become, and grow closer toward where you want to be, we’ll revisit session cadence and what feels most supportive to you.
Do you have sliding scale?
I do offer a limited number of sliding scale spaces on my caseload.
I wish that therapy at large was more accessible and affordable. Therapists often experience shame for not accepting insurance. Unfortunately, insurance companies do not support a livable wage and perpetuate therapist burn out. That being said, I’m passionate about making therapy more accessible via sliding scale offerings.
At this time, all sliding scale slots on my caseload are filled. To be added to the waitlist for the sliding scale, please email me at amy@the-softening.com.
Can I use my insurance?
I am not in-network with any insurance providers which means I do not accept insurance.
While using insurance may make treatment more affordable, there are associated privacy, confidentiality, and treatment limitations. For instance, insurance companies may ask for information about a patient’s mental health diagnosis, symptoms, treatment, and goals. Insurance companies require psychotherapy treatment to be medically necessary and can deny frequency of treatment or determine that sessions are no longer needed despite your wishes and my advocacy. By not using insurance, you have increased privacy and greater autonomy over the way you wish to engage in treatment. For instance, some people find that participating in long-term therapy or more frequent sessions increases the richness of the therapeutic work.
Please see the question below to assess potential out-of-network reimbursement. At the beginning of our work together, you are also entitled to a good-faith estimate that estimates the total cost of our work together.
How do I use out-of-network benefits?
Great question! I work with my clients using Mentaya, a platform that helps clients receive reimbursement for out-of-network benefits. Mentaya costs 5% of the session fee (approximately $9) and provides a refund if your claim is denied. Mentaya allows for clients to take advantage of out-of-network benefits without the hassle of dealing with your insurance company. Additionally, you can always see the status of your insurance claims on the platform.