Fees for Services
2025 Fees
New Life Directions (for clients with a mental health diagnosis, using insurance)
New Client 30 Minute Consult: Free
60 Minute Sessions: $150 (billed to insurance, clients often pay their copay or deductible)
Vaduva Counseling (for private pay clients or those without a mental health diagnosis)
New Client 30 Minute Consult: Free
New Client Intake Sessions: $100
60 Minute Therapy Sessions: $100
45 Minute Parent Support: $75
45 Minute Therapy in Nature Pop-Ups: $100
15 Minute Check-Ins: $35
Business/Group Presentations: Price varies
In-Office Therapy Contractor: Price varies
Services must be paid for on time, clients are not permitted to carry a balance.
At this time, I am not accepting insurance for services to any new or returning clients. The decision to not take insurance is a difficult one, because I understand the implications for those seeking therapy. However, there are many benefits to foregoing insurance and keeping therapy solely between a client and their therapist.
I choose not to take insurance because it allows therapy to be focused entirely on what’s best for you. We can spend our sessions working on what is important to you instead of staying within the limits of your diagnosis and a treatment plan deemed appropriate by your insurance company. By not dealing with additional paperwork and approvals, I am able to offer my clients a more personalized, intuitive experience that’s all about you and your progress. It gives you the freedom to work at your own pace and receive the kind of care that works best for you. I believe you know what you need better than your insurance company does.
From a business perspective, it is more risky to not work with insurance companies. However, the threat of insurance clawbacks, in which an insurance company can demand I return income from previously paid claims, creates a constant worry. (Can you imagine an employer demanding you return paychecks from 20 years ago?) Additionally, I’ve found that not spending hours a week keeping up with insurance policies and changes allows me to instead learn new skills, techniques, and research that actually make me better at my job. The trade off makes me a better therapist, and gives my clients a better treatment experience.
Curious about the move away from insurance? Here are a few articles on the trend:
2024 ProPublica Report: Why I Left the Network
Why Therapists are Leaving Insurance Networks
American Psychological Association Article: How insurance woes are impacting mental health care
2024 NPR article: Why Therapists are Leaving Insurance Networks