PAYMENT Credit cards, cash, and check are all accepted.
Session Length & Fees: Individual sessions: 55-60 minutes = $100/hr Couples and family sessions: 55-60 minutes = $100/hr I DO reserve spaces for clients needing a sliding scale fee at https://openpathcollective.org/clinicians/julie-wiebeck/
Video Counseling (Telemedicine) and phone sessions are billed at the same in-person rate.
No Surpise Act" The No Surprises Act is part of a Federal Public Health Service Act which was enacted in December 2020. The No Surprise Billing Act and the Good Faith Estimate laws took effect January 2022 (more info here). Type CPT Code Fee per 50 min session Individual Therapy 90837 $100 Couples Therapy 90847 $100 Family Therapy 90847 $100
Estimate of Costs Based on 1 psychotherapy session per week for a fee of $100 per visit, your estimated charge would be:
$400 for 4 sessions (weekly for 1 month)
$800 for 8 sessions (weekly for 2 months)
$1,200 for 12 sessions (weekly for 3 months)
$2,400 for 24 sessions (weekly for 6 months)
$5,200 for 52 sessions (weekly for one year)
If you plan on following a schedule not outlined above, you can project your costs by multiplying the number of sessions you plan on attending by $100. You can terminate therapy at anytime.
The length of treatment for psychological problems will vary from one individual/couple/family to another:
According to the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, the average number of sessions is 12 sessions (link).
According to the American Psychological Association (link) 15 to 20 sessions are required for 50 percent of patients to recover as indicated by self-reported symptom measures.
A good faith estimate will be provided to you. You have the right to dispute any charges that are $400.00 or more over the charges outlined in this good faith estimate.
E-mail me at juliewiebeckcounseling@gmail.com to get started.