Counseling Fees
At LifeWork, we can offer you several options for getting help. How much you pay for counseling depends on a number of different factors, including your income and whether or not you have health insurance. Like anything worth having, therapy will inevitably require some sacrifice. An important and helpful way to evaluate how much you can afford to invest in the therapy process is to consider what it’s costing you not to get help.
Our Fees. The fee for a first meeting is $125 per 50-minute session for adults and $145 for couples, children, and families. How often we meet following our initial session will depend on your current needs and goals. Generally speaking, therapy is most effective when you make the commitment to weekly sessions. You may pay for your sessions by check, cash, or PayPal.
Reduced Fees. We also provide sliding-scale financial accommodations for clients on a limited basis. After considering what you can afford each week, we’ll work with you to determine a fee that’s reasonable for both client and therapist. We’ll do our best to get you the help you need for as long as you need it. If you require a fee reduction beyond what we can provide, we’ve developed a list of low-fee mental health clinics on our resources page.
Insurances & EAPs
In-Network Services. We are in-network providers for the following insurances/Employee Assistance Programs:
- Aetna (Jen)
- Sutter EAP (Jen)
Out-of-Network Services. If you have insurance coverage through a PPO plan not listed above, you likely will be reimbursed 50-70% of the fees for our sessions together. We are happy to prepare monthly statements for you to provide your PPO for reimbursement or your Health Savings Account.
Victim Compensation
We are also proud to be mental health providers for California’s Victim Compensation Program. The state’s Victim Compensation Board provides compensation for counseling for adults and children who have witnessed or been victims of violent crimes such as domestic violence, sexual abuse, robbery, drunk driving, and homicide. To find out if you’re eligible for free counseling benefits, please click here. Call (800) 777-9229 for more information or download an application here.