The Basics
How much does a session cost? If we are billing your insurance, they set the rate and coverage depending on your specific plan. Out of pocket is $180 for 55 minutes, and $150 for 45 minutes.
How does payment work? See my blog post for a more comprehensive answer, because this can get tricky when insurance is involved. I can take card, cash or check for copays, coinsurance and out of pocket payments. I use a software program called Therapy Notes to bill. Cards are usually charged the evening of the appointment.
How do I get a Good Faith Estimate? Send me a message and I would be happy to provide one!
What insurances do you take? Currently I am in-network and accepting clients with HMHI BHN (Huntsman Mental Health Institute Behavioral Health Network), Health Choice Utah, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Compsych care management. If I am out of network with your insurance, we may still be able use your out-of-network benefits. See this blog post for more details.
What types of clients do you work with? I work with adults 18+ with anxiety, depression and trauma-related issues (PTSD/CPTSD). I help people recognize thought patterns, tolerate and understand emotions, stay in control when they sometimes feel out of control, etc. This can include symptoms like anxiety, depression, panic attacks, suicidal thoughts, intrusive thoughts, self harm, OCD traits, etc. If you are unsure if we would be a good fit please don’t hesitate to schedule a free consult call.
How long are your sessions? 45 or 55 minutes unless we’ve decided together on a different length of time.
How do I make an appointment? I do my own scheduling! You can use my contact page or find me through my Psychology Today profile to get in touch with me.
How often should I have appointments? Up to you (and sometimes your insurance – some of them give a certain number of allowable sessions per year). I find that clients who come consistently (every 1-2 weeks) make the quickest progress. Occasionally I may request to see you sooner or more often (usually if there are safety issues present), or I may suggest that more or less frequent sessions could be beneficial for you.
Do you write letters for emotional support animals (ESA)? No. There is very little guidance for clinicians about criteria that would make for a good ESA client or animal.
Laurel Mallonee LCSW 