Fees & Insurance Information

Quality Mental Health Care That's Accessible

We believe every woman deserves access to specialized mental health support. That's why we accept major insurance plans and offer flexible payment options to make therapy affordable.

Insurance Accepted
HSA/FSA Eligible

We're In-Network With

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

  • • Most PPO plans accepted
  • • Typical copay: $20-40
  • • Deductible may apply
  • • Coverage verification available

Aetna

  • • PPO and POS plans
  • • Mental health benefits included
  • • Typical coverage: 60-80%
  • • Preauthorization handled for you

Cigna

  • • PPO plans accepted
  • • EAP programs welcome
  • • Mental health parity applies
  • • Direct billing available

Don't see your insurance? We offer out-of-network options.

Transparent, Fair Pricing

Individual Therapy Sessions

Initial Intake (90 minutes):$250
Regular Sessions (55 minutes):$185
EMDR Sessions (55 minutes):$280

Why Our Rates?

  • Specialized expertise in women's mental health
  • Advanced training and certifications

Using Your Out-of-Network Coverage

How It Works:

  1. 1You pay session fee upfront
  2. 2We provide a detailed superbill
  3. 3You submit to insurance for reimbursement
  4. 4Typical reimbursement: 50-80% of fee

We Provide:

  • Monthly superbills with all required codes
  • Documentation support
  • Claims assistance if needed
  • Direct reimbursement setup (when available)

Questions to Ask Your Insurance:

  • • What is my out-of-network deductible?
  • • What percentage do you reimburse?
  • • How many sessions are covered annually?
  • • Do I need a referral?

Tax-Advantaged Payment Options

Therapy is HSA/FSA Eligible

Mental health therapy qualifies as a medical expense under IRS guidelines. Use your pre-tax dollars for:

Eligible Services:

  • • All therapy sessions
  • • Initial assessments
  • • EMDR treatment
  • • Couples therapy (when available)

Benefits:

  • • Save 20-30% using pre-tax dollars
  • • No additional documentation needed
  • • Direct payment with HSA/FSA cards accepted
  • • Year-end statements provided

We Make Insurance Verification Easy

Before Your First Session:

  1. 1Provide insurance information
  2. 2We verify your benefits
  3. 3We explain your coverage
  4. 4You know exact costs upfront

What We Check:

  • Deductible status
  • Copay amount
  • Session limits
  • Prior authorization needs
  • Coverage specifics

No surprise bills - transparent pricing always

Planning Your Investment

Typical Treatment Patterns:

Initial Phase

Weekly sessions (first 8-12 weeks)

Working Phase

Biweekly sessions (months 3-6)

Maintenance

Monthly or as-needed

Cost Examples with Insurance:

Weekly with $30 copay:~$120/month
Biweekly with insurance:~$60/month
Out-of-network (60% reimbursement):~$74/session

Verify Your Coverage Today

Don't let financial concerns prevent you from getting help. We'll work with you to find an affordable way to access the care you need.

What You Need:

  • • Insurance card (front and back)
  • • Member ID number
  • • Group number
  • • Insurance phone number

Questions? We're here to help navigate insurance and payment options.

📧 katherine@kmhcounseling.com

📍 1820 W. Webster Ave, Suite 400, Chicago