Frequently Asked Questions

Therapists choose which insurances they wish to contract with to provide services at that  insurance company's discounted rates.  Thus, your preferred therapist may not take all insurances that are listed below.  We do not do out of network billing; we will provide, upon request, a receipt that you can submit to your insurance company for out of network reimbursement. Please confirm with your health plan if your preferred provider is in network for you, as some health insurance companies that we are in network with have specialized plans that do not include us in network. 

We currently have providers who are in network with:  Highmark/BCBS, United/Optum; UPMC, Aetna, Medical Assistance (Carelon - Beaver, Butler Counties), Medicare

In compliance with the "No Surprises Act" intended to inform healthcare recipient of what they will be charged annually for healthcare services, therapists must provide each client with a "Good Faith Estimate."  As psychotherapy differs from many medical treatments, in that a client's needs change over time, and insurance coverages differs from person to person, we are able to provide a very general estimate based on hourly/weekly sessions at the self pay rate.  Should you wish for your Provider's help in estimating your annual psychotherapy costs based on a different form of service delivery, your Provider will be happy to answer any questions and update your GFE accordingly.  Here is the general Good Faith Estimate.

 Therapy Rates/Sliding Scale Rates

1 hour session - $175

1 hour session - sliding scale - $140

1 hour session - limited sliding scale - $100

45 minute session - $115

30 minute session - $75

Adventure Therapy - Hiking - Orienteering Rates

90 minutes - $180

3 hours - $350

 Adjunct Therapy Rates

1 hour session - $175

45 minute session - $135

30 minute session - $95

Extended session 1.5 hours  - $250

I offer a limited number of sliding scale slots for self pay clients: 

1 hour session - sliding scale rate - $150

45 minute session - sliding scale - $115

30 minute session - sliding scale - $80

Extended session 1.5 hours sliding scale  - $225

Adjunct therapy is treatment provided in addition to the therapy that a client receives from their primary therapist.  The primary therapist works with the client on areas of treatment that are within their skillset, and provides ongoing clinical support.  The adjunct therapist collaborates with the primary therapist, to add on specialized treatment that the client and primary therapist have agreed will help the client to achieve their therapy goals.  Most clients continue to see their primary therapist while working with their adjunct therapist; some clients may decrease frequency of their sessions with their primary therapist while working with the adjunct therapist. 

Intensive treatment is offered through a separate business, Intersections Wellness Intensive Treatment, LLC.  Intensives are rapidly growing in popularity, as they allow for therapy to be customized to a person's clinical needs and schedule; and intensives often bring tangible results with less time spent overall in therapy than with the insurance-based model of hourly/weekly sessions.  You can learn more about intensives on the Intersections Wellness Intensive Treatment webpage. 

Paula will be happy to provide recommendations.  Faith Lambert, a clinician with Intersections Wellness, is skilled at working collaboratively with Paula.  

Please feel free to reach out via email, and include the following information:

• your insurance company, if you will be using your insurance
• preference for in person and/or telehealth
• if you want in person sessions, what towns/areas are you able to access
• what you feel comfortable sharing, briefly, about what you are looking for in a therapist (for example, experience with grief, neurodivergent affirming, LGBTQ affirming, male, female, etc.) 
• your scheduling needs (daytime/weekdays/evenings/weekends)

Please understand that Paula will do her best to make recommendations to therapists in her professional networks, but she cannot personally vouch for other therapists, guarantee their availability, or guarantee that she can find one that meets all of your criteria.

Intersections Wellness Intensive Treatment LLC provides in person intensive treatment in South Carolina.  Intersections Wellness, LLC does not offer therapy services in South Carolina.

Paula Soto

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