Insurance & fees

Plain numbers, plainly stated.

We try to make this part the easiest part. Here's what we charge, what insurance does, what sliding-scale looks like, and what happens when life happens.

i. Standard self-pay

Out of pocket

If you're paying without insurance.

First consult call15-minute phone call
Free
Couples session · 50 minStandard cadence
$245
Couples session · 80 minCommon for the first month
$340
Family session · 80 min3+ people in the room
$365
Premarital package6 sessions, structured
$1,650
ii. With insurance

In-network

What you typically owe after insurance pays.

Most plans, most membersRange varies by plan
$25–$60
Before deductible is metYou may owe full session fee
~$245
Out-of-network superbillsFor PPO plans not in-network
Provided
Insurance benefits checkWithin 48 hours of consult
Free
Couples coverage caveatMany plans don't reimburse couples codes
Ask us
In-network with

Insurance carriers we directly bill.

If yours isn't here, we likely still work with you out-of-network — most PPO plans reimburse 50–80%.

AetnaAll plans
BlueCross BlueShieldMost NY plans
CignaAll plans
OptumThrough UnitedHealth
UnitedHealthAll plans
OxfordFreedom & Liberty
Empire BCBSNY-specific
EmblemHealthGHI & HIP

One important note about couples therapy and insurance: insurance technically covers individual mental-health diagnoses, not relationship distress. We're transparent about how this gets coded and what it means for your record. We'll walk you through the trade-offs on the consult call.

Sliding-scale program

If money is the reason you haven't started — read this.

We hold a small number of sliding-scale spots at any given time. They're allocated based on household income relative to area median, and we don't ask for documentation beyond an honor-system disclosure.

Five spots open up roughly every two months. If they're full when you call, we keep a waitlist and reach out when the next slot frees up.

Apply on the consult call

Sliding-scale bands

Household < 50% AMI
$60
Household 50–80% AMI
$95
Household 80–120% AMI
$140
Household 120–160% AMI
$185
Above 160% AMI
Standard
Practice policies

The things we say upfront.

So you're not surprised later.

What's the cancellation / no-show policy?

We ask for 24 hours notice. Same-day cancellations and no-shows are billed at the full session rate. Insurance won't cover this — it's owed to the clinician. Life happens; we're flexible the first time.

How long are sessions?

Standard couples sessions are 50 minutes. Most clinicians recommend 80-minute sessions for the first month and for affair-recovery work. Family sessions are always 80 minutes.

How often will we meet?

Weekly is standard for the first 8–12 weeks. After that, most couples drop to biweekly, then to monthly tune-ups. Family work is often biweekly from the start.

Do you do telehealth?

Yes. All five clinicians work telehealth across NY and NJ. In-office is available with Maya, Dani, Theo, and Lina at our Brooklyn location.

What about confidentiality between partners?

The relationship is the client. We don't keep individual secrets between partners that affect the work — we'll tell you upfront if something needs to be brought into the room. We do hold secrecy carefully around third parties not in the room.

What's your good-faith estimate / No Surprises Act policy?

For self-pay clients we provide a good-faith estimate at intake, as required by federal law. If your bill ends up >$400 over the estimate, you have the right to dispute it.

Want help figuring out your numbers?

The consult call covers all of this. We do the insurance check; you decide if it's a fit.

Book a consult