Flexible Session Structure
Not everyone wants or needs a session every week. For your convienience I offer standard weekly sessions as well as sessions every other week and also sessions on an as needed basis.
Insurance
Insurance does not pay for PreMarital Counseling per se but many PPO's will reimburse you some amount for couples therapy. At the end of 6 sessions I can provide you with a CMS Super Bill which you can submit to your insurance plan in order to pursue reimbursement on your own. I am not an "in network provider" for any insurance company. If you have more questions about this feel free to email me.
Payment
All credit cards and PayPal are welcomed. $10.00 discount for payments by check or cash. Payments are made at the time of service or in the case of the Packaged PreMarital Sessions payment is due for the full amount at the start of the first session.
Rates
I have two kinds of rates. The first is my standard hourly rate as a therapist which is $175 per hour. My second rate is for certain PreMarital Package Offers which apply to PreMarital Counseling clients only. These can be purchased by the engaged Couple or make a lovely Pre-Wedding gift.
These marriage enhancing special offers are as follows.
Gold Package • Six Sessions PreMarital Counseling
Standard price • $1050
Package Price • $875 upfront in one payment with credit card or Pay Pal ~ $10.00 discount for cash or check
This Gold Package buys you 6 sessions of PreMarital Counseling with me at my office. Each session is 60 minutes. After you finish your Gold package of 6 sessions you are eligible to purchase a half package of 3 sessions if you feel that you need a few more. The half package is $475.
Silver Package • Six Sessions (3 at my Office plus 3 via Facetime)
Standard Price • $1050
Package Price • $ 775 upfront in one payment with credit card or Pay Pal ~$10.00 discount for cash or check. This package consists of 3 sessions of PreMarital Counseling with me at my office and 3 sessions with me via FaceTime. All sessions are 60 minutes.
Emergency Counseling Package • Two 90 minute Sessions Couples Therapy
Standard Price • $525
Package Price • $500 upfront in one payment with credit card or PAY PAL ~$10.00 discount for cash or check. This package is offered to serve the potential new clients who contact me during a relationship crisis needing an emergency intervention while they are searching for a therapist on their insurance plan. It consists of two 90 minute sessions with me at my office. This package, however, is not for existing clients, cases of potential suicide, domestic violence or physical endangerment.
Bronze Package • Four Sessions PreMarital Counseling via FaceTime
Standard Price • $700
Package Price • $635 upfront in one payment with credit card or Pay Pal ~$10.00 discount for cash or check. This package consists of 4 sessions of PreMarital Counseling with me via FaceTime. All sessions are 60 minutes.
Refund Policy
PreMarital packages are not refundable but sessions can be delayed or transfered.
Online payments
In addition to office payments
direct online payments are also possible here with Pay Pal.
Ala Carte Prices for Counseling Sessions
If payment is via credit card or Pay Pal. $10.00 discount for cash or check.
30 minute session $87.50
45 minute session $131.25
60 minute session $175.00
90 minute session $262.50
Dona Laressa Desmond, PhD, LMFT
Expert Couples Counseling & Life Coach