Fees and insurance
Psychotherapy Associates of Chicago is committed to providing effective services at a reasonable cost. We also believe that it is important for our clients to have a clear understanding of our fees and the process of payment. To help you understand our costs and choose your appropriate level of care, we offer the following guidelines:
- The standard fee is $100 per session.
- A number of sliding-scale openings may be available, based on client need and clinician availability. Please contact us for specific information or to be placed on our waiting list.
- Payment is due at the beginning of every session. In order to make the most efficient use of your time, we suggest that you write the check in advance.
- You will be held responsible for the costs associated with returned checks, denied credit card payments, and collection fees.
- Cancellation or rescheduling requires a 24-hour notice. Failure to notify your therapist will result in a full-fee charge.
- Failing to arrive for two consecutive sessions will result in the suspension of treatment. You will need to contact your therapist to discuss rescheduling.
Downloadable forms
Please fill out these forms and bring them with you to your appointment.
Guidelines for Using Insurance
We strongly encourage clients to contact your carrier directly and ask about your specific benefits before beginning treatment. Questions to ask include:
- "Who is an approved provider for me?"
- "Do I need an initial referral from my doctor?"
- "How many sessions am I allowed each year?"
- "Do I have a deductible or co-payment?"
Clients must keep in mind that they will be held responsible for all non-reimbursed costs from your insurance carrier. These costs include denied claims, deductibles, co-payments, and late cancellations. If you choose to use your insurance plan, we require clients to give a credit card number or advance payment to secure services.
If your insurance company rejects your claim, we will attempt to clarify the problem and resubmit the bill. If your carrier rejects the claim after the second attempt, you will be held responsible for full payment. After payment is made, you will be given an invoice for the services, which you can use in seeking direct reimbursement from your HMO/PPO as necessary.
Due to paperwork delays, clients should be aware that there may be a significant length of time between treatment dates and when the claims are finally approved or denied. The client is responsible for all non-reimbursed fees, regardless of elapsed time.
If you are interested in learning more about beginning therapy, please go to our Contact Page.