Therapists in Kansas
![Photo of Mary A Vanderman, MSW, LSCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/46a88ea3-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Mary A Vanderman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSCSW
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66210
*** I am currently offering teletherapy sessions via an easy to use, secure video-chat interface *** Most insurance plans cover teletherapy the same as in-person! *** I believe in a holistic counseling approach that includes treating the mind, body, and spirit. My approach is to work with clients to foster healthy relationships and overcome the barriers that exist to creating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Over the course of my career, I am honored to have helped thousands of clients overcome emotional, relational, and behavioral difficulties and make positive and lasting life changes.
*** I am currently offering teletherapy sessions via an easy to use, secure video-chat interface *** Most insurance plans cover teletherapy the same as in-person! *** I believe in a holistic counseling approach that includes treating the mind, body, and spirit. My approach is to work with clients to foster healthy relationships and overcome the barriers that exist to creating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Over the course of my career, I am honored to have helped thousands of clients overcome emotional, relational, and behavioral difficulties and make positive and lasting life changes.
![Photo of Maria Strong, LSCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/47f78105-b7c7-4ae9-99d3-0b78d416c2ae/2/320x400.jpeg)
My approach is ethical, strengths-based, and relational.
Regardless of your unique stressor, burden or anxiety, regardless of your worry and concern, regardless of your challenge or source of pain, there is hope and more than one way to address the variety of situations we encounter in life. I have had the honor to work successfully with people who live with anxiety and the various manifestations and disorders of anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and traumatic experiences...both small and large, some of those experiences being obvious and some not so obvious.
My approach is ethical, strengths-based, and relational.
Regardless of your unique stressor, burden or anxiety, regardless of your worry and concern, regardless of your challenge or source of pain, there is hope and more than one way to address the variety of situations we encounter in life. I have had the honor to work successfully with people who live with anxiety and the various manifestations and disorders of anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and traumatic experiences...both small and large, some of those experiences being obvious and some not so obvious.
![Photo of Carlin Buhrman - Central Kansas Counseling, LCPC, LCMFT, LSCSW, LMFT, LPC, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/265e9f80-2469-4181-9680-2249ed2a7ad0/1/320x400.png)
Central Kansas Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCPC, LCMFT, LSCSW, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hesston, KS 67062
We also offer EMDR and Couple's Intensives to help you get therapy that fits your schedule and helps you find relief from symptoms or relational connection faster.
Welcome to Central Kansas Counseling. We are a group of independent clinicians with two convenient locations in Hillsboro and Hesston. Our multidisciplinary team includes 10 licensed clinicians and two interns. We specialize in working with children ages 4 and up and we are ready to partner with you as you work towards living a fulfilling life. Call or email now to set up an appointment.
We also offer EMDR and Couple's Intensives to help you get therapy that fits your schedule and helps you find relief from symptoms or relational connection faster.
Welcome to Central Kansas Counseling. We are a group of independent clinicians with two convenient locations in Hillsboro and Hesston. Our multidisciplinary team includes 10 licensed clinicians and two interns. We specialize in working with children ages 4 and up and we are ready to partner with you as you work towards living a fulfilling life. Call or email now to set up an appointment.
![Photo of Michael N Chongwa, MS, CRC, LPC, , LCPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/cfb87f73-f2fe-482a-ac69-de28f4551384/3/320x400.jpeg)
Michael N Chongwa
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CRC, LPC, , LCPC
Verified Verified
Kiowa, KS 67070
My specialty is Relational Therapy.
You have come to the right place if: You struggle with anxiety, depression, and sleepless nights. You internalize a lot because you don't trust those around you. You suffer from low self esteem, and not sure about now and tomorrow. Your thoughts, feelings and behaviors have recently become so burdensome. Intimate relationship with your family and or loved ones have been seriously impaired. You suffer from chronic disability that has affected your daily functioning. You've suddenly become isolative and aggressive towards others around you. If you struggle with addictive behaviors. Take the next right step. Call, text or email me.
My specialty is Relational Therapy.
You have come to the right place if: You struggle with anxiety, depression, and sleepless nights. You internalize a lot because you don't trust those around you. You suffer from low self esteem, and not sure about now and tomorrow. Your thoughts, feelings and behaviors have recently become so burdensome. Intimate relationship with your family and or loved ones have been seriously impaired. You suffer from chronic disability that has affected your daily functioning. You've suddenly become isolative and aggressive towards others around you. If you struggle with addictive behaviors. Take the next right step. Call, text or email me.
![Photo of Spence Counseling Center - KS - Spence Counseling Center - KS, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e44788da-9cb3-4734-8332-73ab0392d018/2/320x400.jpeg)
Spence Counseling Center has over 15 Christian counselors in several locations throughout Nebraska, Iowa, and Kansas allowing us to serve more populations with a wider variety of issues. Through all the changes in all the years, our mission has remained the same: bringing help, healing, and freedom to the hurting, wounded, and lonely people of this world. As Spence Counseling Center moves forward into the future, our dedication to our mission remains the same as does our commitment to Christ-centered integrative therapy.
Spence Counseling Center has over 15 Christian counselors in several locations throughout Nebraska, Iowa, and Kansas allowing us to serve more populations with a wider variety of issues. Through all the changes in all the years, our mission has remained the same: bringing help, healing, and freedom to the hurting, wounded, and lonely people of this world. As Spence Counseling Center moves forward into the future, our dedication to our mission remains the same as does our commitment to Christ-centered integrative therapy.
![Photo of Tracie Schardein, MS, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/33ab8b4a-d2b4-40b9-89b6-60468a083fd6/8/320x400.jpeg)
Does asking for help feel . . . awkward? uncomfortable? unnecessary? For many of my clients, asking for help is a challenge. They're used to being the helpers. They tell themselves countless reasons why they don't need help- they should just get over it/They're fine/it's not that bad/It could be so much worse/Others have it so much worse/They just need to be patient/They should wait-and-see . . . and time passes, but not their worries and concerns, and nothing seems to get resolved.
Does asking for help feel . . . awkward? uncomfortable? unnecessary? For many of my clients, asking for help is a challenge. They're used to being the helpers. They tell themselves countless reasons why they don't need help- they should just get over it/They're fine/it's not that bad/It could be so much worse/Others have it so much worse/They just need to be patient/They should wait-and-see . . . and time passes, but not their worries and concerns, and nothing seems to get resolved.
![Photo of Deborah L Carle, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3e4f6fe0-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I have been passionate about psychology since high school and it gives me great satisfaction being involved in the process of helping people facilitate changes in their lives needed to help them grow. I have over 30 years of experience working in a variety of behavioral health settings and started my own private practice in 2014. My practice includes women 18 years and older. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, college-age students and women. I do not provide couples therapy.
I have been passionate about psychology since high school and it gives me great satisfaction being involved in the process of helping people facilitate changes in their lives needed to help them grow. I have over 30 years of experience working in a variety of behavioral health settings and started my own private practice in 2014. My practice includes women 18 years and older. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, college-age students and women. I do not provide couples therapy.
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The staff at Christian Psychological Services specialize in providing quality counseling and psychotherapy for individuals challenged with depression, anxiety, marital/family issues to include parent-child conflict, aging, postpartum/peripartum for women, substance abuse, career identification and transition, grief/loss, and forgiveness. Dr. Harnden also has extensive experience in providing psychological assessment evaluations for individuals and for corporations in regard to succession management, downsizing and development opportunities. Group therapy and team building services are also provided by seasoned professionals.
The staff at Christian Psychological Services specialize in providing quality counseling and psychotherapy for individuals challenged with depression, anxiety, marital/family issues to include parent-child conflict, aging, postpartum/peripartum for women, substance abuse, career identification and transition, grief/loss, and forgiveness. Dr. Harnden also has extensive experience in providing psychological assessment evaluations for individuals and for corporations in regard to succession management, downsizing and development opportunities. Group therapy and team building services are also provided by seasoned professionals.
![Photo of Beth Owens, LSCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/226b6227-c9e5-4442-a171-a738000ce95f/2/320x400.jpeg)
I have been honored to work with children, adolescents, and adults in the Wichita community since 2009. I believe in providing a supportive environment to empower my clients to find their best solutions. I work with individuals, families, and groups, and have had previous experiences working with families affected by the foster care and juvenile justice systems. As a veteran myself, I have special interest in working with others who have served this country.
I have been honored to work with children, adolescents, and adults in the Wichita community since 2009. I believe in providing a supportive environment to empower my clients to find their best solutions. I work with individuals, families, and groups, and have had previous experiences working with families affected by the foster care and juvenile justice systems. As a veteran myself, I have special interest in working with others who have served this country.
![Photo of Chelsey Leclear, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/24090d82-a21f-4782-9afb-31ba8b99698d/1/320x400.jpeg)
Welcome, I know seeking therapy services can be overwhelmingly emotional and difficult. The state of the world we live in has become a struggle, and if I can help you on your personal journey I would love to do so. My ideal client would be families, couples, children, or individuals that are struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, behavioral modifications, parenting problems, relationship conflicts, school difficulties, intimacy, emotional regulation skills, social skills, or grief.
Welcome, I know seeking therapy services can be overwhelmingly emotional and difficult. The state of the world we live in has become a struggle, and if I can help you on your personal journey I would love to do so. My ideal client would be families, couples, children, or individuals that are struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, behavioral modifications, parenting problems, relationship conflicts, school difficulties, intimacy, emotional regulation skills, social skills, or grief.
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Feel like you don’t have enough time in a day? Feel exhausted, overwhelmed and hopeless? In need of a safe place to relax? Gateway is here to help! GateWay of Hope offers a safe, caring, healing environment that exclusively works with women. Our counselors are here to meet your needs in a home like setting with a relaxed atmosphere. Our relaxed setting will enable you to heal at your own comfort with highly skilled licensed counselors and life coaches who have a passion for helping women. We offer counseling from a Christian perspective, but you tell us how much of your faith you want in your healing. Call Us!
Feel like you don’t have enough time in a day? Feel exhausted, overwhelmed and hopeless? In need of a safe place to relax? Gateway is here to help! GateWay of Hope offers a safe, caring, healing environment that exclusively works with women. Our counselors are here to meet your needs in a home like setting with a relaxed atmosphere. Our relaxed setting will enable you to heal at your own comfort with highly skilled licensed counselors and life coaches who have a passion for helping women. We offer counseling from a Christian perspective, but you tell us how much of your faith you want in your healing. Call Us!
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![Photo of Mary Marshall, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3e600735-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Marshall offers an empowering interactive process in a confidential relaxed setting designed to help you move through the stages of change and address underlying issues, not just symptoms. Natural holistic healing, cognitive behavioral therapy, nutrition, skill building, education, stress reduction-management can be part of your treatment plan focused on concerns causing you distress that can result from dysfunctional personal or work relationships, victimization, divorce and blended family, anger mismanagement, addictive behavior, toxic environments, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, bipolar, other disorders or health conditions, low self-esteem, trauma, social phobia, or performance anxiety.
Dr. Marshall offers an empowering interactive process in a confidential relaxed setting designed to help you move through the stages of change and address underlying issues, not just symptoms. Natural holistic healing, cognitive behavioral therapy, nutrition, skill building, education, stress reduction-management can be part of your treatment plan focused on concerns causing you distress that can result from dysfunctional personal or work relationships, victimization, divorce and blended family, anger mismanagement, addictive behavior, toxic environments, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, bipolar, other disorders or health conditions, low self-esteem, trauma, social phobia, or performance anxiety.
![Photo of Allison Keith, LCPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/942063e5-5833-447d-942d-964072275f3d/1/320x400.jpeg)
Are you feeling overwhelmed dealing with the complexities of life? Do you find yourself wondering if you are prepared for the next stage of life? Maybe you are having to navigate the challenges of raising a child with a mental health diagnosis or living with a spouse with health challenges. Perhaps your partner has betrayed you. Have you experienced loss of a loved one, a job or a relationship? If any of these questions resonate with you, I can help you.
Are you feeling overwhelmed dealing with the complexities of life? Do you find yourself wondering if you are prepared for the next stage of life? Maybe you are having to navigate the challenges of raising a child with a mental health diagnosis or living with a spouse with health challenges. Perhaps your partner has betrayed you. Have you experienced loss of a loved one, a job or a relationship? If any of these questions resonate with you, I can help you.
![Photo of Rachel Pearson - ICT Therapyworks, PhD, LCMFT, LMSW, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3576b2d4-2c10-427a-83b8-cad15a4c0ecc/1/320x400.jpeg)
Life is about relationships. ICT Therapyworks is a private practice of independent therapists and students offering individual, couple, and family therapy services to promote healthy relationships. This includes intimate, work, family and peer relationships. In addition to exploring your relationship with others, our practice focuses on the connection you have with yourself. We also offer educational trainings and workshops, retreats, groups, and outreach services. We are a diverse team of therapists sensitive to culture, spirituality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, and economic status.
Life is about relationships. ICT Therapyworks is a private practice of independent therapists and students offering individual, couple, and family therapy services to promote healthy relationships. This includes intimate, work, family and peer relationships. In addition to exploring your relationship with others, our practice focuses on the connection you have with yourself. We also offer educational trainings and workshops, retreats, groups, and outreach services. We are a diverse team of therapists sensitive to culture, spirituality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, and economic status.
![Photo of Brooke Miller - Encounter Freedom Therapy Center, LSCSW, LMFT, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8455334e-11f6-4d87-8e5d-b8c77f9b6c4d/1/320x400.jpeg)
Encounter Freedom Therapy Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Wichita, KS 67206
Encounter Freedom Therapy Center is a medium sized group practice and Trauma Center. We are committed to walking with our clients as they find healing in our safe, affordable, and understanding environment. All of our therapists are professionally trained, master level therapists (LSCSW, LCP, LCMFT, and TLMFT ), who are committed to continually growing through cutting-edge trainings. As our client, our therapists will walk with you and your family in a relatable and safe way that achieves your personal goals. Our therapists are skilled in working with families, individuals, children, and couples.
Encounter Freedom Therapy Center is a medium sized group practice and Trauma Center. We are committed to walking with our clients as they find healing in our safe, affordable, and understanding environment. All of our therapists are professionally trained, master level therapists (LSCSW, LCP, LCMFT, and TLMFT ), who are committed to continually growing through cutting-edge trainings. As our client, our therapists will walk with you and your family in a relatable and safe way that achieves your personal goals. Our therapists are skilled in working with families, individuals, children, and couples.
![Photo of Alan D Banwart, LSCSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/49aca51d-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Alan D Banwart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66223
Waitlist for new clients
Are you a struggling biological, adoptive, or foster parent? Do you have a biological, adopted, or foster child or adolescent in your home struggling with their emotions and/or behaviors? Are you or others in your home having difficulty connecting/attaching with people and building strong relationships? Are you or others in your home coping with life's complications in ways that are unhealthy or causing more problems? Have you or others in your home experienced trauma? Would you like help in working through these challenges, creating stronger relationships, and finding positive methods to manage and eliminate your suffering?
Are you a struggling biological, adoptive, or foster parent? Do you have a biological, adopted, or foster child or adolescent in your home struggling with their emotions and/or behaviors? Are you or others in your home having difficulty connecting/attaching with people and building strong relationships? Are you or others in your home coping with life's complications in ways that are unhealthy or causing more problems? Have you or others in your home experienced trauma? Would you like help in working through these challenges, creating stronger relationships, and finding positive methods to manage and eliminate your suffering?
![Photo of Harry J Satariano, LSCSW, PCC, BCD, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ba56388d-38f4-47d6-b705-76d8a832b88e/1/320x400.jpeg)
Harry J Satariano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, PCC, BCD
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66210
The person, couple, or entire family who truly wants healthy resolutions, to learn better pathways for communication, and to increase a healthy balance in various aspects of their daily lives. Likewise, I am a very open and informed clinician of Alternative Lifestyles.
The person, couple, or entire family who truly wants healthy resolutions, to learn better pathways for communication, and to increase a healthy balance in various aspects of their daily lives. Likewise, I am a very open and informed clinician of Alternative Lifestyles.
![Photo of Tara Fields - T Fields Trauma Therapy and Training, MSW, LSCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4367fbf2-fd38-4fba-a422-4b0219820a82/1/320x400.jpeg)
T Fields Trauma Therapy and Training
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSCSW
Verified Verified
Abilene, KS 67410
I focus on trauma initially because what I have found in over 6 years of work as a trauma therapist, is that so much of our present concerns and limitations is rooted in trauma exposure and history. This lends itself to unhealthy patterns of avoidance, hypervigilance/hyperarousal, disturbance in mood and cognitions. and being inundated with intrusions and flashbacks. Many patients that have struggled with years with anxiety and or depressive episodes really have suffered from trauma that has not yet been dealt with. T Fields Trauma Therapy is for you if this describes you! Please also ask about a new service: Medication Management!
I focus on trauma initially because what I have found in over 6 years of work as a trauma therapist, is that so much of our present concerns and limitations is rooted in trauma exposure and history. This lends itself to unhealthy patterns of avoidance, hypervigilance/hyperarousal, disturbance in mood and cognitions. and being inundated with intrusions and flashbacks. Many patients that have struggled with years with anxiety and or depressive episodes really have suffered from trauma that has not yet been dealt with. T Fields Trauma Therapy is for you if this describes you! Please also ask about a new service: Medication Management!
![Photo of Sherry J Descoteaux, LSCSW, LMAC, FFT, MSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/405c9a41-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Sherry J Descoteaux
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LMAC, FFT, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salina, KS 67401 (Online Only)
My philosophy in working with individual, couples and families is to provide a safe environment that enable individuals feel free to express their emotions, feelings and work at solutions, conflicts stress and life changes. I work from a strengths perspective and family systems theory. I have experience with ages 10 to 90. Some of my areas of expertise are Grief and Loss, Sexual Addictions, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, and PTSD, Sexual, Emotional and Physical abuse. Drug and Alcohol Assessments, SASSI, ASI, KCPC, Individual and Group Therapy for Addictions.
My philosophy in working with individual, couples and families is to provide a safe environment that enable individuals feel free to express their emotions, feelings and work at solutions, conflicts stress and life changes. I work from a strengths perspective and family systems theory. I have experience with ages 10 to 90. Some of my areas of expertise are Grief and Loss, Sexual Addictions, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, and PTSD, Sexual, Emotional and Physical abuse. Drug and Alcohol Assessments, SASSI, ASI, KCPC, Individual and Group Therapy for Addictions.
![Photo of Melanie A Miller - Melanie A Miller LSCSW llc, LSCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/467aab97-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Melanie A Miller LSCSW llc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified Verified
Wichita, KS 67203 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Based on research, training, experience and a lifelong mission to help others, I have spent the last 25+ years supporting others, especially trauma and abuse victims, on their healing journeys. I focus on strengths, potential and capacity, while facilitating an individual healing process. Patients often tell me, "I don't like therapy, but I like working with you!" I bring my whole self to the process. Ultimately, it is your time, your life. There are a lot of ways to be healthy and whole. I am here to support you in becoming your version of healthy and whole!
Based on research, training, experience and a lifelong mission to help others, I have spent the last 25+ years supporting others, especially trauma and abuse victims, on their healing journeys. I focus on strengths, potential and capacity, while facilitating an individual healing process. Patients often tell me, "I don't like therapy, but I like working with you!" I bring my whole self to the process. Ultimately, it is your time, your life. There are a lot of ways to be healthy and whole. I am here to support you in becoming your version of healthy and whole!
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Medicare Therapists
Does insurance cover therapy, prescriptions and other behavioral health services?
In general, yes. Laws in the U.S. require insurers to cover essential behavioral health care at the same level as other health care services. Most health plans require a medical diagnosis and treatments that are evidence based and medically essential. This means that life coaching and alternative therapies are not covered, nor is therapy without a diagnosis. Call the number on the back or your insurance card or visit your insurance company's website to review your Summary of Benefits. If you have insurance through your employer, your Human Resources department may also be able to answer questions.
How much does therapy cost with insurance?
The cost of therapy depends on your region, how much training and experience your therapist has, and the type of treatment. The rate for talk therapy generally falls between $100 and $250. For a client seeing an in-network provider, the cost of therapy is often similar to the cost of other health care services. Clients pay co-pays and may need to satisfy a plan’s deductible before benefits kick in.
What is the difference between In-Network and Out-of-Network insurance coverage?
An in-network provider has contracted with an insurer to get paid directly for services, and to accept the insurer’s rate of compensation. Clients are responsible for deductibles and copays. If a therapist is out of network, that means that the client pays the therapist directly for services at the therapist’s regular fee. Out-of-Network providers often give clients a receipt so that they can file for partial reimbursement with their insurance company.
Is it difficult to find an In-Network therapist?
It is not unusual for therapists to limit the number of insurance patients in their practice, so it’s important to check in-network availability when you schedule your first appointment. In regions and times where therapy is in high demand it may take longer to get scheduled with an in-network therapist.
What is the difference between HMO and PPO insurance plans?
HMO health plans only cover in-network services, there is no reimbursement for out-of-network providers. PPO plans often cover both in- and out-of-network services, though the client may pay more for out-of-network services.
What is a Superbill?
A superbill is a receipt for therapy services. It provides all the information required by insurance companies to reimburse you for out-of-network services, including the diagnostic codes for your care, the amount paid, and the dates and duration of care.
Does insurance cover Online therapy?
Many therapists who shifted their practice to online therapy during the pandemic have kept that arrangement. And most insurers continue to cover telehealth services, with a few exceptions. Preventive care (such as an annual depression screening) is often required to be in-person to be covered, and some states require prescribers of controlled substances to see those patients in person.
Does insurance cover Group therapy?
Many insurance plans provide coverage for group therapy provided there is a medical diagnosis for group members, but there are some noteworthy exceptions. For example, Medicare does not always cover group therapy. Group therapy tends to cost less than individual therapy.
Does insurance cover Couples therapy?
Most insurance companies do not cover the cost of couples therapy because there is no medical diagnosis or medically necessary treatment. However, a few plans will offer a limited benefit, so it is still worth checking with your insurance company. Sometimes therapy is covered for a couple when one person has a diagnosis and another family member joins them for joint therapy, but it is considered therapy for the medical condition that includes a family member as a listener or helper, not couples counseling. Without insurance, most clients pay between $100-300 per 60-90 min session for couples therapy. Often clients can find classes or workshops that make it more affordable to work on their relationship. And some employers offer benefit plans that help defray the cost of couples therapy.
Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy
Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy