With self-pay, you always know exactly what you’re paying (limited sliding scale options available!). You don’t have to worry about the Russian Roulette game that insurance companies often play when they just decide if/what they’re going to pay for healthcare services.
You and I get to decide the length of the therapy - there are no limits to the amount of sessions covered, which is often the case with insurance companies.
You have more privacy because third-parties do not have access to your health information related to the services I provide.
Insurance requires a diagnosis in order for the therapist to get paid. I value and prioritize getting to know my clients holistically prior to providing a diagnosis. Arriving upon an accurate diagnosis takes patience, compassion, understanding and above all else - time; self-pay allows us that time to build a relationship and trust to understand your experience from a holistic perspective.
With self-pay, you have more control as a client.
