Fees & Insurance
We aim to provide as much detailed information about our fees and insurance to help you make an informed decision about whether we would be the right fit.
Psychotherapy, Assessment, and Parent Coaching Fees
For individual therapy, parent coaching, and family therapy, we begin with a 60-minute intake appointment. Follow-up sessions are typically 45 minutes and occur weekly or every two weeks. In some cases, we offer extended 60-minute sessions, and when working with young children, we may recommend shorter 30-minute sessions.
Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Parent Coaching, and Assessment Price Breakdown
Owner
60-Minute Session: $325
45-Minute Session: $275
30-Minute Session: $185
Licensed Psychologists
60-Minute Session: $300
45-Minute Session: $250
30-Minute Session: $165
Master’s Level Therapists
60-Minute Session: $200
45-Minute Session: $150
30-Minute Session: $135
Psychological Assessments
Starting at $2,000. Fees vary based on the type of assessment (i.e., Autism, ADHD, Learning). Assessment fee is agreed upon prior to assessment and includes:
Initial interview with caregivers
Clinical interview with individual client
Review of relevant records
Psychological testing of individual client
Parent and teacher questionnaires
Scoring and interpreting measures
Writing of report
Feedback session with individual and/or family
No Show & Late Cancellation Fee
We require 24-hours notice for cancellations otherwise we charge the full session fee. We waive the fee on the first no show/late cancellation with a reminder of our policy.
Insurance & Out-of-Network Reimbursement
Utilizing Out of Network Benefits
Child Psychology Center is an out-of-network provider, which means we do not accept insurance directly. However, if your insurance plan includes out-of-network benefits, you may be able to receive partial reimbursement for sessions. You will be provided a superbill (a detailed receipt of services) that you can submit to your insurance company at the beginning of the month for all services that took place in the previous month.
If you are considering using out-of-network benefits, we encourage you to contact your insurance provider and ask the following questions:
Do I have out-of-network mental health benefits?
What percentage of the session fee is reimbursed for out-of-network providers?
Is there a deductible I need to meet first?
How do I submit a superbill for reimbursement?
Does the insurance plan set limits on the total number of visits/sessions per calendar year?
Do they set limits on the total amount reimbursed per session? If so, ask how much they reimburse for the following "CPT Codes", otherwise known as a procedure codes:
90791 (the first intake appointment)
90834 (a typical 45-minute individual psychotherapy session)
90837 (an extended 60-minute individual psychotherapy session)
90846/90847 (parent coaching or family sessions, 45 minutes)
If you have an HMO plan, ask your insurance provider to consider an OON exception due to the Child Psychology Center’s particular areas of expertise and the client’s specific areas of difficulty.
Please note that reimbursement rates and policies vary by insurance provider, and Child Psychology Center cannot guarantee coverage. For any questions about coverage, please reach out to your insurance provider directly.
Check out this blog to learn more about seeking reimbursement for therapy and psychological assessments:
Using Lyra through your Employee Assistance Program - (EAP)
If you have Lyra Health benefits through your employer, you are eligible to a certain number of covered sessions annually. Typically, Lyra provides the same number of sessions for dependents as well. Please reach out to your employer with any questions about how your Lyra benefits work. If you aren’t sure whether you have Lyra benefits, we can run your eligibility in our initial phone consultation.
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Sliding Scale Options
We believe that therapy should be accessible, and we offer a limited number of lower fee spots for clients needing lower cost treatment options. If you’d like to learn more about this option, please reach out directly.
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Payment & Billing
All payments are due at the time of service. Accepted forms of payment include Credit Card and Zelle. If paying by credit card, we handle the payment for you.
Good Faith Estimate (No Surprises Act)
Under the No Surprises Act, you have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate explaining the expected costs of your care. This estimate outlines the cost of services for clients who do not have insurance or choose not to use insurance.
For more information about your rights under this law, please visit this link.
View the Child Psychology Center’s Good Faith Estimate Form here.
If you have any questions about fees, billing, or superbills, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
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Other Services:
Child Psychology Center offers neuro-affirming, culturally competent, evidence-based therapy for children (ages 0+), teens and caregivers. We offer virtual therapy for people throughout all of California, and we offer in-person therapy near San Diego (in Carlsbad, CA) and San Francisco (in Folsom, CA). Our services are available in both English and Mandarin. Our licensed psychologists offer psychological assessments. While our therapists specialize in treating children, we also treat adults. We specialize in treating anxiety, child behavioral problems, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), ADHD, Autism, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). We offer parent coaching and consultation. We would love to support you along your journey. Reach out for a free 15-minute consultation today!
