Good Faith Estimate

You are entitled to receive this “Good Faith Estimate” of what the charges could be for psychotherapy services provided to you.  While it is not possible for a psychotherapist to know, in advance, how many psychotherapy sessions may be necessary or appropriate for a given person, this form provides an estimate of the cost of services provided.  Your total cost of services will depend upon the number of psychotherapy sessions you attend, your individual circumstances, and the type and amount of services that are provided to you.  This estimate is not a contract and does not obligate you to obtain any services from the provider listed, nor does it include any services rendered to you that are not identified here.

This Good Faith Estimate is not intended to serve as a recommendation for treatment or a prediction that you may need to attend a specified number of psychotherapy visits.  The number of visits that are appropriate in your case, and the estimated cost for those services, depends upon your needs and what you agree to in consultation with your therapist.  You are entitled to disagree with any recommendations made to you concerning your treatment and you may discontinue treatment at any time.

The fee for a 50-minute psychotherapy visit (in person or via telehealth) is $180 for individual services and $200 a session for couples counseling.  Most clients will attend one psychotherapy visit per week, but the frequency of psychotherapy visits that are appropriate in your case may be more or less than once per week, depending upon your needs.  Based on a fee of $180 or $220 per visit, the following are expected charges of psychotherapy services (total estimated charges for 1 session per week):

1 Week of Individual Service:  $180

1 Week of Couples Service:  $200

13 Weeks of Individual Service (Approx. 3 months):  $2,340

13 Weeks of Couples Service (Approx. 3 months):  $2,600

26 Weeks of Individual Service (Approx. 6 months):  $4,680

26 Weeks of Couples Service (Approx. 6 months):  $5,200

52 Weeks of Individual Service (Approx. 12 Months):  $9,360

52 Weeks of Couples Service (Approx. 12 Months):  $10,400

Kiran Avasthi Ward LPC-S and many therapists working with her offer a limited number of clients a sliding scale based on income.  If this is something that you require, please inquire about the discounted sliding scale.

Kiran Avasthi Ward is listed on United Behavior Health Care as an in-network provider at this time.  Fees for UBH clients are negotiated per insurance rates.

There will be no refunds for services provided.  However, you have a right to initiate a dispute resolution process if the actual amount charged to you substantially exceeds the estimated charges stated in your Good Faith Estimate (which means $400 or more beyond the estimated charges).  You are encouraged to speak with your provider at any time about any questions you may have regarding your treatment plan or the information provided to you in this Good Faith Estimate.