Good Faith Estimate (GFE)
In compliance with the No Surprises Act, a Good Faith Estimate (GFE) is an estimated cost for services for those who are uninsured or self-pay for services. The Good Faith Estimate provides a clear, upfront outline of expected costs for service you plan to receive. The GFE includes an itemized list of services along with their associated fees, helping you understand the cost of your car before you begin.
While the GFE gives a realistic idea of expenses, the actual costs may vary based on your individual needs. If you have questions or would like a personalized estimate, please reach out here -- we're here to support you in making informed choices about your care.
The No Surprises Act is a federal law designed to protect clients from unexpected medical bills, especially those who are uninsured or paying out-of-pocket. This law requires healthcare providers to give clients a Good Faith Estimate of costs before services begin, helping you understand potential expenses in advance.
For mental health services, this means that if you are self-pay or not using insurance, you will receive a clear, upfront estimate of expected fees. The No Surprises Act is meant to bring transparency to healthcare costs, ensuring you can make informed financial decisions about your care without worrying about hidden fees. If the final bill exceeds the estimate by a significant amount, you may even have the right to dispute the charges, giving you peace of mind and control over your expenses.
If you have any questions about how this applies to our services, please feel free to contact us!
Let's break this down: In a calendar year, I work 46 weeks, accounting for holidays, vacation, and sick days.
If you are a client that meets with me for individual therapy ($180 per session) every week (46 weeks a year), your estimated cost for therapy will be:
for 1 month: 180 x 4 = 720
for 6 months: 180 x 23 = 4,140
for 12 months: 180 x 46 = 8,280
If you are a client that meets with me for individual therapy ($180 per session) every other week (23 weeks a year), your estimated cost for therapy will be:
for 1 month: 180 x 2 = 360
for 6 months: 180 x 12.5 = 2,250
for 12 months: 180 x 23 = 4,140
If you are a client that meets with me for family or couples therapy ($200 per session) every week (46 weeks a year), your estimated cost for therapy will be:
for 1 month: 200 x 4 = 800
for 6 months: 200 x 23 = 4,600
for 12 months: 200 x 46 = 9,200
If you are a client that meets with me for family or couples therapy ($200 per session) every other week (23 weeks a year), your estimated cost for therapy will be:
for 1 month: 200 x 2 = 400
for 6 months: 200 x 12.5 = 2,500
for 12 months: 200 x 23 = 4,600
If you are a client that meets with me in Tier 2 of my sliding scale ($140 per session) every week (46 weeks a year), your estimated cost for therapy will be:
for 1 month: 140 x 4 = 560
for 6 months: 140 x 23 = 3,220
for 12 months: 140 x 46 = 6,440
If you are a client that meets with me in Tier 2 of my sliding scale ($140 per session) every other week (23 weeks a year), your estimated cost for therapy will be:
for 1 month: 140 x 2 = 280
for 6 months: 140 x 12.5 = 1,750
for 12 months: 140 x 23 = 3,220
If you are a client that meets with me in Tier 1 of sliding scale ($100 per session) every week (46 weeks a year), your estimated cost for therapy will be:
for 1 month: 100 x 4 = 400
for 6 months: 100 x 23 = 2,300
for 12 months: 100 x 46 = 4,600
If you are a client that meets with me in Tier 1 of sliding scale ($100 per session) every other week (23 weeks a year), your estimated cost for therapy will be:
for 1 month: 100 x 2 = 200
for 6 months: 100 x 12.5 = 1,250
for 12 months: 100 x 23 = 2,300
DISCLAIMER: These price points are just estimates, and actual cost of services vary based on individual needs and frequency of sessions. This is not a final bill.
These estimates above should cover most clients. If you would like to request a personalized GFE, please complete the form below.