Fees & Payment — Meyer Counseling & Consulting

Transparent Fees & Services Policy

I 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: $185
  • Marriage Counseling 90-minute session: $250
  • Marriage Counseling 2-hour session: $325

*Over scheduled session time a fee of $35, per 15 minutes.

Professional Life Coaching Services

Professional Coaching Initial Consultation (90 minutes): $225

< 20 minute Coaching Call: $50

21-45 minute Coaching Call: $110

45-60 minute Coaching Call: $150


Coaching Packages:

Package 1 - Foundation Building & Accountability

  • 60-minute Goal Setting Session (In-person or Virtual) 3x weekly 15 minute Coaching Accountability call + 5 text Messages: $390/mo – 4 weeks


Package 2 - Boots on the Ground & Accountability

  • 30-Minute Coaching call to share Established Goals (In-person or Virtual) 3x weekly, 15 minute Coaching Accountability calls + 5 Text Messages: $340/mo – 4 weeks

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

Military Discount
With deep appreciation and gratitude for United States service members, I am proud to offer a military discount to support you and/or your marriage as appreciation for your service and sacrifices to protect our great nation.


All active or retired military service men and women receive a $50 discount per service or may purchase 2 sessions and get a third session free. Thank you for serving our country!

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. Cryptocurrencies will be accepted in 2026. 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 for Intensives

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 portion of your therapy. Your insurance may pay for all of your therapy.

  • The Risks

    Insurance panels don't pay for relationship or marriage counseling. Insurance reimburses based on a medical diagnosis and corresponding treatment codes. Therefore issues such as communication skills, infidelity, parenting skills,relatinship issues or life goals and not medical disorders. Sadly there is a lot of fraud evidenced by billing one thing, treating another. Because insurance base claims on “medical necessity” and will only pay for therapies that 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 medical 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. Mental health diagnoses may impact access to high clearance, military and security jobs.


    Details of our conversations may be shared with your insurer. 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, by request only.

What This Means For You

If you want to keep your concerns private and the paper trail minimal, minimize your electronic footprint, consider paying privately. Therapy often proves more efficient and affordable than expected; many clients improve within 6–12 sessions.