What are your rates? Do you take insurance?
We offer a 20 minute free video consultation. Our sliding scale ranges from $150–$175 for a 50-minute individual or couples therapy session. We also take Victims’ Compensation. We are in-network providers for Aetna, UMR, Optum and UnitedHealthcare as well out-of-network providers for most other insurance companies. This means we can provide you with a receipt (super bill) which you will send to your insurance company for partial reimbursement. We are happy to check your insurance and make sure you have these benefits along with help you submit your super bills. Please contact us for a free consultation.
Why should I consider paying out-of-pocket for therapy?
While using health insurance for mental health care can lower your immediate out-of-pocket costs, it comes with hidden compromises regarding your privacy, clinical care, and long-term medical record.
Paying out-of-pocket (private pay) ensures that your therapeutic journey remains entirely confidential, collaborative, and directed by you—not an insurance company.
Here is why many clients choose to bypass insurance for their therapy:
A Mandatory Psychiatric Diagnosis: To justify paying for your sessions, insurance companies require me to assign you a formal mental health diagnosis from the DSM-5 (such as Generalized Anxiety Disorder or Major Depressive Disorder). This diagnosis becomes a permanent part of your medical record.
Impact on Future Premiums & Coverage: A permanent psychiatric diagnosis on your medical record can impact your future ability to secure life insurance, private disability insurance, or certain types of employment. Private pay protects your medical history from these external entities.
Loss of Confidentiality: When you use insurance, a corporation has the right to audit your clinical files, session notes, and treatment plans at any time to verify "medical necessity." Private pay guarantees absolute confidentiality between just you and me.
Dictated Treatment Limits: Insurance companies often micromanage care by restricting the number of sessions allowed, capping the length of each session, or dictating which therapeutic modalities I can use. Private pay gives us complete clinical freedom to work at a pace and depth that truly fits your life.
The "Superbill" Compromise: If you still wish to utilize your health insurance benefits, I can provide you with a monthly statement called a Superbill. You can submit this to your PPO insurance provider for potential Out-of-Network (OON) reimbursement, allowing you to access your benefits without subjecting your therapy to direct corporate oversight.
What is the legth of therapy?
On average, most of our clients find immediate relief after the first 6 sessions. To reach short or long term goals, people typically stay 12 to 36 sessions. For best results, we recommend starting with weekly sessions if possible.
What makes you unique and stand out?
We specialize in a variety of issues such as eating disorders, PTSD, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, gender identity and bipolar treatment. April Lyons Psychotherapy Group is a mindfulness based and creative arts therapy practice, offering somatic, art, play, animal-assisted and Brainspotting, and EMDR therapy.
Do you also provided traditional therapy such as CBT and DBT?
Yes, all of our therapists are trained in traditional therapy models along with creative arts therapy training. Whatever the issue is that you’re facing, there’s a good chance we can help.
Do you provide in-person and online therapy?
Yes, you can choose what works best for you. We offer in-person, online or a hybrid approach. All our therapists are vaccinated and we take extra Covid 19 precautions to ensure your safety.
What happens durning a free consultation?
The free initial consultations are an opportunity for you to meet the therapist, ask questions about their services and decide if they are the right therapist for what you need. We want you to succeed and not waste your money if they don't feel quite right about the therapist.
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Our office is Americans with Disabilities Compliant and LGBTQIA+ friendly.
