How does therapy work? How long does it last?

Therapy is unique based on the individual situation and needs, but we can answer this with commonalities. Therapy usually begins with an assessment to determine the needs of the person seeking therapy. After this session, it is helpful to engage in weekly sessions, about an hour each. Once appropriate, sessions may stay at weekly or may decrease to biweekly or monthly visits. How many sessions depends on where you are starting and what goals you hope to accomplish by coming to therapy. You and your therapist can discuss your specific situation in more detail.

What can I hope to gain from therapy?

Therapy can help improve many areas in your life. Some benefits you may notice include developing a sense of connection, an increase in self-awareness and self-confidence, learning skills to manage stress, anxiety, and depression, improved communication skills, breaking old patterns, and processing past trauma.

What is the cost? Will my insurance pay for sessions?

Fees for services are as follows:

• Individual Therapy (45 minutes): $150

• Individual Therapy (60 minutes): $185

• Family Therapy (45 minutes): $185

• Neurofeedback with Psychotherapy (45-60 minutes): $185

• Diagnostic Assessment (60-90 minutes): $225

Services may be covered in full or in part by your health insurance or employee benefit plan. When contacting your insurance company about your mental/behavioral health benefits, you’ll want to find out whether you have a deductible, what your copay is, if there is a limit to number of sessions, and if your insurance company requires an authorization prior to you receiving counseling services. If your plan has a co-pay and/or deductible, you may use HSA funds, cash, check or major credit cards. Payment is due at time of service. If you do not have insurance and accessing therapy will otherwise be a financial hardship, please inquire about an income-base sliding scale spot.  Limited slots are available.

Currently Find Your Focus is in network with the following insurance companies:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Plus

• Health Partners

• Medica

• Minnesota Health Care Provider (MA)

• Optum

• Prime West Health

• South Country Health Alliance

• UCare

• United Behavioral Health

• United Healthcare

• Out of network benefits may also be available. Check your plan for details.

Good Faith Estimate of Costs: The “No Surprises Act” went into effect on 1/1/2022. What this means is that you have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost.

Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services.

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services.

You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service.

If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit cms.gov/nosurprises or call the US Department of Health and Human Services at (800) 368-1019.

What if I can’t make it to my scheduled appointment?

Please call at least 24 hours in advance if you are unable to attend your scheduled appointment.  Failure to do so will lead to a $50 no-show/late cancellation fee (this does not apply to MA and PMAP clients). This charge is not covered by insurance and you will be responsible for payment. Frequent neglect to contact the provider in a timely manner may result in termination of services.

Does what I say stay confidential?

Therapists are required to abide by HIPAA just like your doctor. The information you discuss with your therapist is generally protected by law as confidential. Information is not disclosed without written permission. The only exceptions to this confidentiality are if there is danger that you may harm yourself or others or if there is suspected harm to a child, dependent adult or elder. In these cases, therapists, being mandated reporters, are required to report to the police, intended victim(s) and/or other local authorities.

Have other questions? Feel free to contact us.