Rates and Insurance

$150 per 50-55 minute session

*I also charge this amount for other professional services you may need. These may include report writing, telephone conversations, consulting with other professionals where you have authorized contact. 

I accept the following forms of payment: cash, check, credit card, and PayPal. Payment is expected at the time of your session.

Monica Buttafava Psychotherapy is an out-of-network provider. However, you may be eligible for reimbursement by your insurance company under your out-of-network provider benefits; please call your insurance company to verify your benefits.

If you wish to seek insurance reimbursement, I will be happy to provide you with a monthly insurance-ready statement

 
Services may be covered in full or in part by your health insurance or employee benefit plan. Please check your coverage carefully by asking the following questions:

• Do I have mental health insurance benefits?
• What is my deductible and has it been met?
• How many sessions per year does my health insurance cover?
• What is the coverage amount per therapy session?
• Is approval required from my primary care physician?

A note about insurance: The benefit of not using your insurance is that your psychotherapy treatment is fully your own and completely confidential. It will be determined by you and me with no restrictions from your insurance company. In addition, a mental health diagnosis will not have to be added to your permanent health records.

When seeking psychotherapy or mental health counseling it's important to find a specialist who really understands your situation, can cater to your specific needs, and is not restricted by insurance companies.  
 

There is great value in seeing a psychotherapist that you choose based on factors outside of insurance plan participation. Families choose to work with me based on my expertise, skills, training, experience and reputation.
 

More and more families are finding advantages in not using their mental health insurance benefits, including not only higher quality care that they choose, but greater privacy and a voice in the treatment process without the insurance company intervening and potentially limiting the full extent of the treatment. It is these things that are important to me and the families with whom I work.  

All cancellations of appointments should be made at least 24 hours in advance. If appointments are cancelled in advance there is no fee for the cancelled session. Cancellations may be left on my voicemail at (561) 962 1976. The full session fee will be charged if you give less than 24-hour notice or no-show for a scheduled appointment.