Frequently Asked Questions

The fee is $130 for a 55-minute session.

I offer a few sliding scale slots in my schedule, and these are currently full.

The best way to connect with me is through the Schedule Now! page.

You may also reach me via email at taylor@longleafcounselingandwellness.com. Please let me know that you are interested in therapy and we can work to schedule a consultation or first session.

I am currently only offering telehealth sessions at this time. I use a HIPPA-compliant telehealth platform that can be accessed via any browser on a computer, tablet, or phone (the platform app may need to be downloaded.)

I accept debit and credit cards, including HSA/FSA cards. I am not able to accept any other form of payment, including cash, checks, or payment apps (ex. Venmo, Paypal).

I do not accept insurance at this time. However, I can provide clients with an out-of-network superbill. A superbill includes payment details, the session CPT code (what is needed for insurance to bill), and a diagnosis. I encourage clients to reach out to their insurance provider to confirm out-of-network coverage and the rate they will cover.

Why not accept insurance? There are a few reasons! First, insurance companies require a mental health diagnosis in order to cover therapy services. If a client does not meet the criteria for a DSM-5 mental diagnosis, their insurance provider may decline to cover services. If they do cover therapy, there are often limits to the services that are covered (ex. number of sessions overall, length of sessions, frequency of sessions). Second, when therapists take insurance, they are required to use treatment plans that are approved by the insurance company and covered by the client's plan. This limits the ability to customize treatment plans to individual needs. Third, providers are not able to set the cost of their own services and must accept whatever the insurance company sets as the rate. This frequently undervalues the services provided by therapists and mental health providers. Overall, accepting insurance limits my ability to give my clients the highest quality of care!

I have a 24-hour cancellation policy and ask all clients to reach out to me as soon as they know they will not make it via email or text.

I offer clients one freebie late cancellation or no-show. After that, they will be charged the full rate of their session.

If you are a current client, you can access your client profile here or through the Simple Practice Client Portal App (available in app stores).

Under the law, health care providers must provide patients who are not using insurance with an estimate of the bill for their non-emergency healthcare services, called a Good Faith Estimate. I will provide this estimate to you as part of the Informed Consent process if you decide to initiate services. You can also request it at any time. In addition, the information below must be readily available to you on my website:

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency services, including related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees. Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 800-985-3059.