good faith estimate

Your Right to Receive a “Good Faith Estimate”

Under the No Surprises Act, health care providers are required to provide patients who are uninsured or who are not using insurance with a Good Faith Estimate of expected charges for medical and mental health services.

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate explaining the anticipated cost of your mental health care before you begin services.

What Is Included in a Good Faith Estimate?

Your Good Faith Estimate may include the expected costs of services reasonably related to your treatment, including:

  • Initial intake or diagnostic evaluation

  • Individual psychotherapy sessions conducted via telehealth

  • Family or couples therapy sessions conducted via telehealth (if offered)

  • Clinical letters, forms or documentation requests

  • Late cancellation or no-show fees, when applicable

Example Fee Schedule

Service Estimated Cost

Initial Intake Session (53 minutes) $280

Individual Therapy Session (53 minutes) $280

Couples/Family Therapy Session (53 minutes) $320

Documentation/Letter Requests $50

Late Cancellation / No-Show Fee $280

Consultation (15 minutes) $0

Actual costs may vary depending on your individual treatment needs, session frequency and length of care.

Important Information

  • A Good Faith Estimate is not a contract and does not obligate you to begin treatment.

  • Your estimate may be updated if your treatment needs or recommended services change.

  • Telehealth services are provided only to clients physically located in states where the clinician is authorized to practice at the time of service.

  • If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you have the right to dispute the bill.

If you have questions or would like to request a Good Faith Estimate before scheduling services, please contact the practice through the contact page.

Learn More

For more information about your right to receive a Good Faith Estimate, visit:

CMS Good Faith Estimate Information