Fees & Insurance
Standard Session
50-55 mins
$175
Extended sessions are available on a private-pay basis only and are not billed to insurance, as these session lengths are not covered under the insurance. Availability is based on clinical appropriateness and scheduling.
Session Rates
Extended Session
90 mins
$275
Two-Hour Session
120 mins
$350
Insurance
Accepted Insurances:
- Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
- UPMC Health Plan
Coverage and out-of-pocket costs vary by plan. Before beginning therapy, I recommend confirming your behavioral health benefits directly with your insurance provider, including your deductible, copay or coinsurance, and coverage for telehealth services.
Please note: Sacred Bloom Therapy does not accept UPMC for You (Medicaid).
Questions to Ask Your Insurance Provider
- Does my plan cover outpatient mental health services?
- Do I have a deductible that I need to meet first?
- What is my co-pay or co-insurance per session?
- Is online therapy (telehealth) covered by my plan?
Why Some Clients Choose Self-Pay
Self-pay offers more freedom to shape therapy around what is most useful rather than what an insurance plan will reimburse. Some clients prefer the flexibility of paying privately. Self-pay allows us to make certain decisions about your care based more directly on your needs rather than the requirements of an insurance plan. Self-pay may be a good fit if you value:
What Self-Pay Can Offer
- More flexibility in session length and frequency, including access to extended sessions when clinically appropriate
- Greater choice in how therapy is structured, without relying on insurance authorization or coverage rules
- More privacy around insurance billing, since a claim is not submitted to your health plan
- The ability to continue therapy even when a service or session format is not covered by insurance
- Fewer insurance-related limitations, such as requirements tied to medical necessity or reimbursable diagnoses
Some clients choose self-pay because they want more say in how therapy looks. It can make things simpler when you want longer sessions, more flexibility, or less involvement from insurance.
Extended Sessions
90- and 120-minute sessions are available for private-pay clients only. The extra time can be helpful when you want to go deeper, stay with something important without having to wrap up just as you’re getting somewhere, or give somatic and emotional work more room to unfold.
Policies
Payment
Credit cards, debit cards, HSA, and FSA accounts are accepted. A card is kept securely on file and charged after each appointment. Clients are responsible for confirming HSA/FSA eligibility for services with their individual plan administrator.
Cancellation Policy
Appointments canceled or rescheduled with less than 24 hours' notice, as well as missed appointments, are subject to the following fees:
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Standard 50–55 min: $100
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Extended 90 min: $150
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Extended 120 min: $200
Insurance does not cover missed-session or late-cancellation fees; these charges are the client's responsibility.