Therapy Costs & Fees

Individual Therapy & Initial Evaluation Fees

Our clinicians have different levels of licensure, professional experience, and clinical specialties. Fees are based on the clinician and appointment type.

Our team provides services for individuals, couples, children, adolescents, first responders, veterans, healthcare professionals, and families. Each clinician brings different training and areas of expertise, and we're happy to help you identify someone who may be a good fit.

Fees are subject to change. Appointment duration and any service-specific pricing will be confirmed before scheduling.

Why We Are a Private-Pay Practice

We know insurance can make mental health treatment more affordable, and we understand why many people prefer to use it.

But we also know that the people we serve often have concerns that go beyond the cost of an appointment.

For a police officer, firefighter, dispatcher, corrections professional, healthcare worker, or military veteran, seeking mental health care can bring up questions that aren't always easy to ask.

Will this affect my career? Will my employer find out? Do I need a PTSD diagnosis? Who has access to my records? What happens if my insurance company decides I don't need any more treatment?

These are reasonable questions, and you deserve straightforward answers.

When insurance is billed for mental health treatment, claims generally require a qualifying diagnosis and information about the services provided. Depending on the plan and circumstances, insurance companies may request additional documentation to determine medical necessity or authorize treatment.

Private pay allows us to provide care without routinely submitting those claims to an insurance company. It also gives us greater flexibility to develop treatment plans based on clinical needs rather than insurance reimbursement requirements.

That doesn't mean therapy is undocumented, that diagnoses are never appropriate, or that confidentiality has no exceptions. We still maintain clinical records and follow all applicable legal and professional requirements.

What it means is that insurance doesn't automatically become part of your treatment relationship.

For some people, that distinction matters a great deal.

For others, the financial advantages of using insurance are more important. We respect that decision, too. Our goal isn't to convince you that private pay is the right choice for everyone. It's to help you understand your options.

Using Mentaya to Help With Out-of-Network Insurance

Insurance paperwork probably isn't how you want to spend your day off.

Especially when you're already managing rotating shifts, overtime, family responsibilities, or the everyday demands of a high-stress profession.

That's one reason we've partnered with Mentaya, a service designed to help clients navigate out-of-network mental health insurance benefits.

Mentaya may be able to help you determine whether your plan includes out-of-network coverage, estimate potential reimbursement, submit eligible claims, and follow up with your insurance company.

Here's how it works:

1. Check your benefits. Mentaya can help you understand whether your plan may reimburse a portion of your treatment.

2. Attend your appointment. You pay Thin Line Therapy 206 directly for your services.

3. Submit eligible claims through Mentaya. Mentaya can manage the claims process and insurance follow-up.

4. Receive any approved reimbursement. Your insurance company determines whether reimbursement is available and how much it will pay.

Mentaya charges a processing fee for its claims service. Its standard fee is 5% of the session charge, although you should confirm the current fee and terms before enrolling.

Using Mentaya is optional.

You can choose to pay privately without submitting claims, request a superbill when appropriate, or explore Mentaya as an option for managing out-of-network reimbursement.

For clients concerned about privacy, it's important to understand that submitting insurance claims generally involves sharing certain treatment information, including diagnosis and service details, with the claims service and insurer.

And one more important thing: a benefits estimate is not a guarantee of reimbursement.

We have partnered with Mentaya to help clients use their out-of-network benefits to save money on therapy.

Use this tool below to see if you qualify for reimbursement for any of the clinician's services.

What Is a Superbill, and How Does It Work?

A superbill is an itemized document that you can submit to your insurance company when seeking possible reimbursement for out-of-network mental health treatment.

It generally includes the date of service, the amount charged, applicable procedure codes, clinician information, and diagnosis information required for claim review.

The process is fairly straightforward:

You pay for your therapy appointment. You request a superbill from our practice. You submit it to your insurance company according to its claims process. Your insurer reviews the claim and determines whether any reimbursement is available.

We can provide superbills upon request when appropriate.

We want to be clear that providing a superbill does not guarantee that your insurance company will reimburse you. Your plan determines eligibility, deductibles, allowed amounts, and reimbursement.

If you prefer not to handle the claims paperwork yourself, Mentaya may be an alternative worth exploring.

Questions Worth Asking Your Insurance Company

If you're planning to use out-of-network benefits, we recommend calling your insurance company before beginning treatment.

Here are a few questions worth asking:

• Does my plan cover out-of-network outpatient mental health treatment?

• What is my out-of-network deductible, and how much have I met?

• What percentage of the allowed amount will my plan reimburse?

• How does my plan determine the allowed amount for psychotherapy?

• Are there limits on the number or frequency of appointments?

• Does my plan require prior authorization?

• Are telehealth appointments eligible for reimbursement?

• Are services provided by associate-licensed clinicians eligible?

• What documentation is required to submit a claim?

If you're considering an EMDR Intensive, ask specifically about coverage for extended treatment sessions. Insurance coverage for weekly psychotherapy does not necessarily mean an Intensive will be reimbursed in the same way.

We recommend writing down the date of your call, the representative's name, and any reference number they provide.

It's better to have those answers before treatment than to discover later that your insurance works differently than you expected.

EMDR Intensive Treatment: What Does It Cost?

An EMDR Intensive offers a different approach to scheduling trauma treatment by providing extended, concentrated treatment time rather than relying exclusively on weekly appointments.

For first responders, healthcare professionals, and others working unpredictable schedules, this can be an appealing option. But an Intensive is not appropriate for everyone, and the format should be determined through a clinical assessment.

Full-Day EMDR Intensive: $2,000 per day

Each full treatment day includes six hours of scheduled treatment time.

Additional Scheduling Fees

• Weekend appointments (Friday–Sunday): Additional $350 per day.

• Holiday appointments: Additional $700 per day.

We recognize that this is a significant financial investment.

And if you're considering spending $2,000 or more on treatment, you should understand exactly what you're paying for.

An EMDR Intensive is not six straight hours of reliving traumatic experiences. Treatment involves preparation, assessment, individualized planning, and a structured clinical process. Our Intensive services also include appropriate preparation materials, follow-up, and additional coordination or check-ins when included in the treatment plan.

The number of days recommended depends on your clinical history, treatment goals, current symptoms, and readiness for this type of treatment.

We don't want you committing to multiple treatment days simply because you assume more treatment automatically means better results.

We want the treatment plan to make clinical sense.

EMDR Intensives are available in person in Walla Walla, Washington, with virtual options for eligible clients located in Washington, Oregon, and Minnesota.