Insurance and Fees

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At Austin Counseling House, we believe therapy should feel accessible — not confusing. We are committed to helping you understand your options regarding insurance and fees, and making the financial side of care feel manageable and straightforward.

Most individual sessions are 53 minutes. Couples sometimes benefit from extended 85-minute sessions, and your therapist can discuss what may be the best fit after your initial session.

In-Network Insurance

Many of our clinicians are in-network providers with:

• Aetna
• Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
• Curative (approved provider for the Curative Cash Card)
• United Healthcare

We file your insurance claims on your behalf and, whenever possible, verify your benefits before your first session. Our team helps you understand what your plan allows so you can begin therapy with clarity and confidence.

Individual Private Pay Fees

Our clinician fees vary based on training, licensure, experience, and specialty.

Private pay sessions range from $135–$175 per session.

If you would like guidance in selecting a therapist within your preferred fee range, we are happy to help.

Couples Therapy Fees

While many of our individual therapy services are in-network with insurance, couples counseling is offered as private pay only.

Couples therapy often requires a different structure than insurance-based individual sessions, and many insurance plans do not cover relationship counseling. Offering couples work as private pay allows us to focus fully on the needs of the relationship without diagnostic or coverage limitations.

Our couples therapy rates fall within the private pay range of $135–$200 per session, depending on the clinician.

If you have questions about fees or would like guidance in selecting a therapist, we are happy to help.

Out-of-Network Benefits

If we do not have availability with an in-network provider for your specific plan, you may still have out-of-network benefits available.

We can help you:

• Understand your deductible and reimbursement rate
• Determine whether sessions may count toward your out-of-network deductible
• Clarify how reimbursement works

Coverage varies by plan, and we are glad to walk through your questions with you.

Reduced Fee Options

We maintain a limited number of sliding scale appointments based on financial need. Sliding scale fees range from $90–$130 per session, depending on availability. If cost is a concern, please reach out. We are committed to exploring options with you.

Billing Questions?

Insurance and billing can feel overwhelming. You do not have to navigate it alone. Our team is here to answer your questions and help you feel informed every step of the way.