Common Questions

WHAT'S THE COST?

My fee is $200 for a 50-minute therapy session.  Intake appointments last an hour and also cost $200. Couples’ sessions are typically longer and the cost is prorated based on the length of the session at the $200/hr rate. I do offer a limited number of reduced-fee services for individuals who have financial barriers and are willing to commit to six months of weekly sessions. 

Do you accept insurance?

I am currently an in-network provider for Lyra Health, but am not a part of any other health care plans. However, many insurance companies will reimburse individuals for a percentage of the cost of treatment with an out-of-network provider. I am happy to provide you with an invoice that includes your payment history if you are interested in pursuing reimbursement. Questions about reimbursement are best addressed to your insurance provider as policies differ widely between companies.

how do i get started?

Whether you are just considering treatment or have decided that you would like to begin therapy,  I am happy to set up a free, 15-20 minute phone consultation. These conversations provide the opportunity for you to gain a better feel for my approach to treatment and ask any questions you may have. Consultations are also a good time for us to discuss what is leading you to seek therapy and potential treatment options.  To set up a consultation, feel free to contact me via email at drfarmer@anniefarmer.com. 

How often do i come and how long will treatment last?

I find that weekly therapy best meets the needs of most individuals with whom I work. In some cases meeting twice a week is more helpful in the initial stages of treatment. The suggested length of treatment varies widely depending on the concerns that individuals are facing. If the problem developed relatively recently and is more limited in scope, for example, difficulty transitioning to a new job, then you may anticipate a shorter course of treatment that would conclude within a matter of a few months. If problems are long-standing and affect several areas of functioning, then it is likely a treatment that spans a year or more will be most effective in providing long-term solutions. Couple therapy is done in longer sessions and often progresses more quickly than individual therapy. "Booster sessions" are always available to both individual clients and couples who have stopped attending regular therapy, but feel that a session or two would again be helpful.