| Problems | Techniques |
| ANXIETY Panic (PA)Worrying (GAD) Obsessing (OCD) Physiological symptoms Phobias (social and others) Performance & Test anxiety Trauma Dissociation MOOD Depression Anger & Irritability Bipolar (I or II) Moodiness Guilt or Shame BEHAVIOR Compulsiveness Impulsivity problems Addictions (chemical or behavioral) Aggression Avoidance Loss of motivation Perfectionism Hoarding Binging or Purging PERSONALITY Avoidant Perfectionistic Self-absorbed or grandiose Wild Dramatic Passive-Aggressive OTHER Life stress Sleep problems Parenting Divorce Relationship problems Childhood behavior problems Academic performance problems Job performance problems Decision making problems Problems with conflict Pain management | Our therapists use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which includes techniques from the following “Schools” of psychotherapy: Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) Behavior modification Brief therapy Client-centered psychotherapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Executive Coaching Existential therapy Exposure and response prevention Family & Divorce Mediation Family therapy Group therapy Integrative psychotherapy Internal Family Systems Interpersonal psychotherapy Marriage Therapy Mindfulness Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Positive psychology Exposure Therapy Psychodynamic psychotherapy Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy Reality therapy Solution focused brief therapy Systematic desensitization Transactional Analysis |
Services & Fees
| Service & Code | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Mental health assessment, 90801 | $175 | Initial session for all clients before starting therapy |
| 45-60 minute session | $105 | For individual therapy or for Executive Coaching |
| Family or Marital, 90847 | $110 | Includes the client in the session with a family member |
| Family or Marital, 90846 | $104 | Includes at least one family member without the client present |
| EAP services. 99404 | $105 | For EAP assessment, referral or counseling |
| 25-35 minute session | $75 | For any situation (individual, marital, family) |
| Family & Divorce Mediation | $128 | Fee is discounted 10% for 3 hour blocks of time |
| 90 Minute session | $150 | For any situation (individual, marital, family) |
| Group therapy | $45 | group sessions may be 60 to 90 minutes |
| Phone, email, or outside meetings | $75-$95 | Varies depending upon the level of support, pro-rated 10 min. |
| Missed session | $20 | When less than 24 hours notice is given to cancel an appointment |
| Crisis intervention | $150 | For first hour of unscheduled urgent appointment |
Notice regarding HMO insurance plans:
If you have an HMO with one of the following medical groups (Silver Cross, Pronger Smith, St. James, or Ingalls) you may see one of our therapists “out of network” and without a physician referral and Illinois law requires your insurance to cover 50% of the cost based on your diagnosis. Coverage should be given for people with the following diagnosis: Panic Disorder, OCD, Major Depression, PTSD, Bipolar disorder, childhood or teenage depression, Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD, Autism, Asperger’s) Schizophrenia, and other “serious” mental health problems. State law requires remibursement for “severe” diagnosis, including Major Depression, Bipolar disorder, OCD, and several others, if the services are medically necessary.
Co-pays are set fees, usually between $5 and $40 per session.
Coinsurance is a percentage of the contracted rate that you pay and it is usually between 10% and 60%.
Deductibles are the amount you must pay before your insurance company starts to pay anything. Deductibles vary between $100 and $500.
High deductible plans (HSA) are becomming popular, and vary from $1000 per individual to $5,000 or more per family.
“Sliding Scale” – if we are not a contracted provider for your insurance company, or if you have no insurance coverage, then Illinois law allows medical providers to charge whatever they want. However, we are willing to negotiate a rate with you prior to starting services. Generally, the lowest fee we charge for persons with no insurance is $50.00 per hour. We do have an intern, currently, and the rate is lower for therapy in that case.
Payment Plans: We may be able to arrange payment plans depending upon your situation. Unfortunately, healthcare providers are not permitted to waive any fees if they are contracted with your insurance provider and must attempt to collect fees using standard collection methods, including bills, collection agencies and collection attorneys.