Fees & Payment — Meyer Counseling & Consulting
Our Pricing Philosophy
We believe in clear, upfront fees and care plans that respect your time and budget.
Session Fees (Individual & Couples)
Scheduled Individual Therapy Services
In Person or Virtual
- Individual Counseling Initial Intake (75–90 mins): $185–$225
- Individual Counseling 60-minute session: $150
- Individual Counseling 90-minute session: $225
- Individual Counseling 2-hour session: $275
Scheduled Marriage Counseling Services
- Marriage Counseling Intake (75–90 mins): $200–$250
- Marriage Counseling 60-minute session: $175
- Marriage Counseling 90-minute session: $250
- Marriage Counseling 2-hour session: $325
*Over scheduled session time a fee of $35, per 15 minutes.
Marriage Counseling Mini-Intensives
Marriage Min-Intensive Fees & Programs Mini-Intensives are available all year long.
- 1 Day Mini-Intensive, Plus +3 (one 4-hr session + three 75-min follow-ups): $1,275
- 1 Day Min-Intensive, Plus +3 (one 4-hr session + three 90-min follow-ups): $1,425
- 1 Day Mini-Intensive, Plus +2 (one 4-hr session + two 2-hr follow-ups): $1,325
- 2 Day Mini-Intensive, Plus +3 (two 4-hr sessions + three 90-min follow-ups): $2,075
- 2 Day Mini-Intensive, Plus +2 (two 4-hr sessions + two 2-hr follow-ups): $2,000
Payments are due in-full, 3 days before scheduled sessions. Payments can be made in whole, or divided into 2 or 3 payments. Payments can be made using cash, personal check, VISA or MasterCard, Zelle or Venmo. Credit card processing fee of $75 will be added.
Min-Intensive Sessions are conducted at my office or in your home. There will be a 90-minute break during Mini-Intensive sessions for a meal.
All follow-up sessions are to be conducted in my Cumming Office.
Other Professional Services for Established Clients
- Scheduled Emergency Telephone Consultation & Counseling…$150, first 45 minutes, $3 per minute thereafter.
- Brief Phone Clinical Consultation Contact <15 minutes $35, $3 per minute, thereafter.
Payment Options
Risks & Benefits of Insurance
Often, I get calls from potential clients asking if I take insurance. I am not currently on any insurance panels. I honestly believe there are more risks than benefits to using insurance in counseling.
You’re probably thinking, “Why shouldn’t I use my insurance?” The answer isn’t necessarily so black-and-white.
It is best you understand the risks and benefits of using health insurance for therapy before making a decision that may have negative and far-reaching consequences.
The Benefits
Your insurance can pay for a good portion of your therapy, your insurance may pay for all of your therapy.
The Risks
Insurance panels won’t pay for relationship or marriage counseling, such as communication skills, infidelity, parenting skills or life goals. Sadly there is a lot of fraud billing one thing, treating another. Insurance base claims on “medical necessity” and will only pay for therapy if you qualify for a corresponding mental disorder diagnosis, such as Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder or an Anxiety Disorder, etc. Your insurance company requires I focus on alleviating only the symptoms associated with the diagnosis instead of the goals you are hoping to accomplish in therapy.
Your level of privacy is compromised. If you are trying to apply for life/disability insurance/private health insurance, these companies require access to any prior health information (FOIA), which can impact your premiums as well as whether or not you’ll even qualify for the insurance.
I might have to discuss your therapy with a case manager and justify why continued sessions are necessary. This means the insurance company decides whether they will continue to pay for your therapy. I don’t want your therapy to be dictated by someone who doesn’t know you or your situation. Most people notice improvements in as few as 3-4 sessions.
I will supply a statement for you to file for reimbursement each month.
What This Means For You
If you want to keep your concerns private and the paper trail minimal, consider paying privately. Therapy often proves more efficient and affordable than expected; many clients improve within 6–12 sessions.
