Why No Insurance for Psychotherapy is Better

Going to a therapist is radically different than going to your dentist or primary care physician. Psychotherapy is the only profession where a client entrusts their deepest and most vulnerable aspects of themselves and their lives to another professional. Therapists walk beside clients through thick and thin with acceptance and compassion. Real change in the therapeutic process is entirely predicated on the relationship and trust built between client and therapist and real, lasting effects from therapy take time and flexibility throughout the process. Unfortunately, when a multi-billion dollar corporation is involved with a complex endeavor such as psychotherapy, it becomes case management instead of actual therapy. Studies show that therapy covered by insurance not only compromises the privacy and confidentiality of the relationship, but also does not provide results that are as drastic and long-term as private-pay therapy. Therapists who offer private-pay services can take much better care of you and your family, provide a broader range of therapies that are hand-tailored to the individual, and host a therapeutic dynamic that corporations do not allow due to their rules, regulations, and greed. Small business is where the magic happens, and with therapy practices, true change happens when people genuinely care for the wellbeing of others, not just their own bottom lines.

We understand private-pay can get expensive, which is why we provide superbills, or itemized statements you can submit to your health insurance company for possible reimbursement for services. We can also work with you on pricing should the need arise.