Rates - these rates apply for Dr. Alford, only. Please inquire about rates for all other clinicians.

Intake/Initial Session (55 minutes): $135

Individual Therapy Session (55 minutes): $125

Play Therapy Session (55 minutes): $140

Cash, major credit cards, and checks are accepted forms of payment. I also take your insurance HSA/FSA cards. All payments are due at your session.

If you plan to use insurance, please see below. Due to the agreements made with insurance companies, your rates are likely different than those quoted above.

Insurance

Therapy is an investment and I don’t take that lightly. As a social worker, my values lie in helping people in need and providing equitable access to mental health treatment. Accepting insurance is my way of combatting the false belief that quality mental health care is only for the wealthy; the truth is that therapy can be affordable.

In order to utilize your mental health insurance, there must be medical necessity and you must have a mental health diagnosis. A diagnosis is a way of communicating with insurance companies and other providers. It is a formal name for a cluster of symptoms and not a judgment or identity.

The following are insurance and EAP plans that I currently accept. If I accept your insurance, your rates will be different than the rates quoted above. I will be able to review your insurance benefits and let you know if a copay, coinsurance, or deductible applies.

If you  have out-of-network benefits and would like to be reimbursed for the services you receive, I am happy to provide you with a monthly receipt you may submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement.

I advise all clients interested in out-of-network reimbursement to contact their insurance provider directly for more information. Here are some important questions to ask your insurance company:

• Do I have out-of-network mental health benefits?

• Is any pre-approval required before obtaining out-of-network mental health services in order to be reimbursed?

• If I have out-of-network benefits, will I be reimbursed the full amount I paid or a portion?

• Do I have a deductible and if so, what is it?

• What do you need for me to submit for reimbursement?

Understanding your benefits and applying for reimbursement is your responsibility, but I am always happy to answer any questions you may have about this option.

Appointment Policy

Because both your time and your treatment is important, your appointment time is reserved just for you. With this in mind, please note that if you cannot keep your appointment, a minimum of 24 hours notice is needed. All missed appointments or cancellations made without 24 hours notice will be charged a $50.00 fee.