Rates and Policies
A low fee for service, private pay alternative to insurance and security issues.
Rates and Policies
San Diego Marriage Family Therapy
$100 for a 50 minute counseling session. Sessions are only offered online due to Covid at this time.
No-Show and Cancellations: We do not charge for cancellations.
Please re-confirm your appointment 24 hours in advance.
Working with Insurance Programs - Out of Network
Everyday, there is record keeping and billing. The card that you register is swiped, and a paid invoice is sent to you.
The design of this practice is to avoid insurance issues. However:
If you have out of network benefits, we can provide you with a Superbill which you can use to seek out of network reimbursement from your insurance company. As a general rule, insurance companies will only pay for therapy if there is a diagnosable clinical condition (i.e., Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Adjustment Disorder, ADHD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, etc.). If you plan to seek reimbursement from your insurance, we recommend calling your insurance provider and asking them the following:
- “Do you require pre-authorization for me to obtain behavioral health services/counseling from an out of network Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist?”
- “What is my deductible for an out of network provider?”
- “What are your reimbursement rates for an out of network provider?”
If you are not seeking reimbursement from your insurance company, you do not have to meet the clinical criteria for a diagnosis to receive counseling services, you have more privacy and flexibility regarding what you want to work on during counseling sessions. You will have more options regarding the frequency and duration of counseling services.
You may be able to use a HSA (health savings account) or FSA to pay for services.
Privacy Laws and Counseling
Regardless of private pay or insurance, your personal health information and counseling/therapy records are protected by strict State and Federal Privacy Laws. All mental health providers are legally and ethically required to abide by the laws of confidentiality.
Rick Slinkard MFT /Director
San Diego Marriage Famiy Therapy
16935 West Bernardo Drive Ste 102
San Diego, CA 92127
858-413-5002
MFC 25850