Capacity Awakened, PLLC Fee Schedule
Counselor Self-Pay Fee Schedule:
The schedule has built-in payment options based on credentialing/licensure status, level of expertise, training, and education – from practicum students to doctoral-level therapists. A client has an array of professional counselors from whom to choose. Each credentialing step is described with its corresponding fees. Regardless of credentialing, each self-pay diagnostic evaluation is approximately 60 minutes with follow-up sessions being 45-50 minutes. Each insurance-paid intake and the normal session is 50 to 60 minutes as determined by the insurance company.
Practicum Students - Having completed a bachelor’s degree, these individuals are in the last stages of their master’s degree program in counseling, general psychology, social work, or a related field. Generally, they are fulfilling the state-mandated degree program that requires a minimum number of face-to-face counseling hours. Without it, they are ineligible to graduate. Practicum student interns serve the client under the auspices and close supervision of his/her counseling department chair. Here at Capacity Awakened, PLLC, on-site supervision is provided by a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor. These counselor interns can provide self-pay intake and regular sessions. They cannot accept insurance.
Licensed Professional Counselor Associates (LPC Associates) & Social Work Associates (SW Associates) - LPC and Social Work Associates have graduated from a master’s degree program in counseling, general psychology, social work, or a related field. They have passed a National Counselor’s Exam or Social Work equivalent, Juris Prudence Exam, and have been awarded a Provincial License by the State of Texas. They are actively fulfilling the state-mandated minimum number of supervised counseling hours required to receive full licensure. In the process, these associates are provided a minimum of one hour of interaction and instruction by their supervisor every week. All associates providing services at Capacity Awakened, PLLC is supervised by a Licensed Professional Counselor- Supervisor. These professional associates can provide self-pay intake and regular sessions. They cannot accept insurance.
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) - These categories are licensed counselors. The LPC is a more generalized licensure qualified to assist in multiple areas from marriage and family issues to addictions. The LMFT is focused primarily on marriage and family but usually broadens its scope to many other areas of expertise. The LMSW is qualified to conduct family counseling but is also educated in community social work. Each LPC, LMFT, and LMSW have completed the rigors of the Associate as described above and hence, is fully licensed to counsel without supervision. Though not under supervision, they are required by state law to maintain a minimum number of Continuing Education Credit Hours (CEU) annually. These counselors can provide self-pay intake and regular sessions. Some may accept insurance.
Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) - Supervisors are Licensed Professional Counselors who have been counseling for at least five years before subjecting themselves to additional rigors of training and specialization. Their level of expertise has been enhanced by the additional state-required training that enables them to teach, guide and supervise practicum student interns and licensed associates in multiple areas of theoretical models, counseling techniques, and law and ethics. Some supervisors are eligible to teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses in the areas of psychology and counseling. These counselors can provide self-pay intake and regular sessions. Some may accept insurance.
Doctoral Level Therapists - These counselors are licensed as those above. However, they have a higher level of education with clinical counseling or empirical research being the core of their doctoral dissertation. They have earned a doctorate and the accompanying title of ‘Doctor’. They are not Medical Doctors (MDs) and therefore, do not prescribe or manage medication. Though knowledgeable in pharmaceuticals, most are not considered experts in the field. These counselors can provide self-pay intake and regular sessions. Some may accept insurance.
Additional Fees:
Insurance
Copays may vary depending on your insurance plan, and fees may be adjusted individually, based on the needs of the client and when agreed upon by the provider. If for any reason you cannot make your payment/co-payment for services, please discuss this with the provider or the office staff; services will not be rendered unless you have done so. We will do our best to work with you on adjusting your fees or working out a payment plan that fits your needs. We accept cash, checks, and most credit cards.
Insurances Accepted
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield TX
Cigna (Evernorth)
Magellan
Molina
Superior Health Plan
United Healthcare/Optum
PLEASE NOTE: Insurance listed as out-of-network may not cover our services. You must verify with your insurance carrier whether services are covered, otherwise, you may be responsible for the private pay fee and provided a superbill.
Sliding Scale Fees
Sliding fees are granted for a limited number of sessions no more than 8 sessions in 12 months. Clients must meet income requirements. Please call to inquire and/or apply.
Cancellations
24-hour notice is required for cancellations – If you have two (2) consecutive late cancellations, not due to emergencies, you will be subject to a $60 fee.
Co-Pay
Co-pays are due at the time of service and can be paid cash, check, or credit card. There is a $35 fee for return checks.