| Mont Belvieu Counseling Leah E. Neese, M.A., LPC Individual, Couples, & Group Psychotherapy |
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Individual/Couples Therapy Fee
The individual therapy fee is $90.00/hour. For couples therapy, the fee is $100/hour. Payment must be made at the
onset of each session. If more than three (3) consecutive sessions have occurred without payment, termination or
referral of services may be considered, and will be discussed with the client. I accept cash, check, or PayPal as
methods of payment.
Group Therapy Fee
1. Initial session = $90.00
2. 6-Week Group Therapy (Individual) = $390.00 ($65.00 per session)
3. 6-Week Group Therapy (Couple) = $585.00
10% Discount if paid in full before the first group session
Phone Consultation
Once you become a client of record, phone consultations are occasionally necessary. After the first ten (10) minutes of
phone consultation, clients are billed $20.00 per ten (10) minutes {with a $20.00 minimum}. Clients will subsequently
be billed. Clients also have the option of using PayPal as a method of payment for a phone consultation.
Please see the examples below:
Example A: Thirty (30) minute phone consultation
First ten (10) minutes = free of charge
Remaining twenty (20) minutes of phone consultation = $40.00
Example B: Forty-five (45) minute phone consultation
First ten (10) minutes = free of charge
Remaining thirty-five (35) minutes of phone consultation = $70.00
Your insurance company may or may not cover phone consultations. Please contact your insurance company
regarding their phone consultation coverage.
Discount Package
You may purchase a three (3) session package or a five (5) session package which allows you to pre-pay for three (3)
or five (5) sessions in advance for a ten percent (10%) discount of my normal session fee. The discounted packages
are valid for six months from the date of payment. Payment is non-refundable, and sessions are non-transferable.
"No-show" or canceled appointments will be counted against your session balance (see Cancellation Policy below).
Please view the fee schedule below.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation of an existing appointment must be made at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance. If the appointment is
canceled less than 24 hours before the scheduled time, clients are billed $90.00. Please be aware that most if not
all insurance companies do not reimburse for "no-show" or canceled appointments, and the client will be
responsible for the full amount. Unforeseen or emergency situations will be taken under consideration.
Payment Plans
I do not offer a sliding scale. However, I do offer payment plans. Please contact me for further details.
Insurance
Understandably, many people prefer to use their medical insurance to cover their psychotherapy costs. However, there
are a few things to consider before using your medical insurance for psychotherapy. First, insurance companies
require that I diagnose you with a mental illness which becomes a part of your health record. Further, your level of
privacy is compromised. There may be times when I will need to speak with your insurance company to explain why
further sessions are medically needed. Thus, a third party (someone who doesn't know you or your issues) can and
will decide whether your therapy should be paid for by the insurance company. Also, it is not unusual for medical
records to be subpoenaed in a court proceeding, and your mental health records would be included.
At this time, I am a member the of Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance panel. I can help you file your insurance claims if
you are covered by another insurance carrier. Keep in mind that I will still be required to give you a mental illness
diagnosis. Please contact me to discuss your options.
The individual therapy fee is $90.00/hour. For couples therapy, the fee is $100/hour. Payment must be made at the
onset of each session. If more than three (3) consecutive sessions have occurred without payment, termination or
referral of services may be considered, and will be discussed with the client. I accept cash, check, or PayPal as
methods of payment.
Group Therapy Fee
1. Initial session = $90.00
2. 6-Week Group Therapy (Individual) = $390.00 ($65.00 per session)
3. 6-Week Group Therapy (Couple) = $585.00
10% Discount if paid in full before the first group session
Phone Consultation
Once you become a client of record, phone consultations are occasionally necessary. After the first ten (10) minutes of
phone consultation, clients are billed $20.00 per ten (10) minutes {with a $20.00 minimum}. Clients will subsequently
be billed. Clients also have the option of using PayPal as a method of payment for a phone consultation.
Please see the examples below:
Example A: Thirty (30) minute phone consultation
First ten (10) minutes = free of charge
Remaining twenty (20) minutes of phone consultation = $40.00
Example B: Forty-five (45) minute phone consultation
First ten (10) minutes = free of charge
Remaining thirty-five (35) minutes of phone consultation = $70.00
Your insurance company may or may not cover phone consultations. Please contact your insurance company
regarding their phone consultation coverage.
Discount Package
You may purchase a three (3) session package or a five (5) session package which allows you to pre-pay for three (3)
or five (5) sessions in advance for a ten percent (10%) discount of my normal session fee. The discounted packages
are valid for six months from the date of payment. Payment is non-refundable, and sessions are non-transferable.
"No-show" or canceled appointments will be counted against your session balance (see Cancellation Policy below).
Please view the fee schedule below.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation of an existing appointment must be made at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance. If the appointment is
canceled less than 24 hours before the scheduled time, clients are billed $90.00. Please be aware that most if not
all insurance companies do not reimburse for "no-show" or canceled appointments, and the client will be
responsible for the full amount. Unforeseen or emergency situations will be taken under consideration.
Payment Plans
I do not offer a sliding scale. However, I do offer payment plans. Please contact me for further details.
Insurance
Understandably, many people prefer to use their medical insurance to cover their psychotherapy costs. However, there
are a few things to consider before using your medical insurance for psychotherapy. First, insurance companies
require that I diagnose you with a mental illness which becomes a part of your health record. Further, your level of
privacy is compromised. There may be times when I will need to speak with your insurance company to explain why
further sessions are medically needed. Thus, a third party (someone who doesn't know you or your issues) can and
will decide whether your therapy should be paid for by the insurance company. Also, it is not unusual for medical
records to be subpoenaed in a court proceeding, and your mental health records would be included.
At this time, I am a member the of Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance panel. I can help you file your insurance claims if
you are covered by another insurance carrier. Keep in mind that I will still be required to give you a mental illness
diagnosis. Please contact me to discuss your options.
Committed to helping you achieve a more balanced, manageable, & purposeful life
| (713) 825-0086 info@leahneese.com leah@montbelvieucounseling.com P.O. Box 297 Mont Belvieu, TX 77580 |
