Fees

What therapy costs. And what it does not.

In-network with BCBSTX and Curative. Self-pay also available.

Session fees

First call (consult)

~15 minutes

Free

Intake Session

60 minutes

$135

Individual (Ongoing)

55 minutes

$120

55 minutes

Couples Session

$175

Session frequency is something we decide together based on what the work calls for and what your insurance or self-pay arrangement allows. Telehealth only.

What is included in a session

Fifty-five minutes of clinical time. Notes, recordkeeping, and treatment planning between sessions. Reasonable communication between sessions for scheduling, brief check-ins, and questions that come up between visits.

What is not included: extended communication outside session time (long emails, between-session crisis support); letters and forms beyond basic documentation (ESA letters, disability accommodation letters, FMLA paperwork); forensic and legal work (court letters, custody or forensic evaluations, expert testimony, immigration psychological evaluations). If you need any of these, we can talk about whether and how to arrange it, and I can refer you to colleagues whose practice is built for those needs.

Payment and access

Payment is due at the time of session. Cards on file through the secure SimplePractice portal.

HSA and FSA accepted. Therapy is generally an eligible expense under most HSA and FSA plans. Check with your plan administrator if you are unsure.

Superbills available. I can provide superbills for you to submit for reimbursement. Reimbursement amounts and processes vary by plan. If you are in-network with BCBSTX or Curative, this does not apply to you.

Cancellation policy

A scheduled session is held for you. If you need to cancel, please give at least 24 hours' notice. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours' notice, and missed sessions, are charged at the full session fee.

Life happens. If you have a circumstance that does not fit the policy, reach out and we can talk about it. The policy is not a punishment. It is the structure that lets the practice be there for you and other clients reliably.

Insurance

Socorro Counseling is in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas and with Curative. If you carry either plan, you pay your copay, coinsurance, or deductible amount, and I bill the rest.

If you carry a different plan, sessions are self-pay and I provide a superbill you can submit for out-of-network reimbursement.

Coverage varies, so it is worth calling the number on your card and asking what your plan pays for out-of-network outpatient mental health.

Sliding scale

The practice holds a small number of sliding-scale spots, available case by case, prioritized by financial need. Sliding scale applies to self-pay only; if you are using BCBSTX or Curative, your coverage already adjusts what you pay, so sliding scale does not apply.

If sliding-scale spots are not available when you reach out, I can refer you to other practices and resources that may be a better fit while you are working out access.

Common questions

  • Yes, if you carry Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas or Curative. For any other plan, sessions are self-pay and I provide a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement.

  • The first call is free. The practice also holds a small number of sliding-scale spots, available case by case and prioritized by financial need. We can talk about whether one is available during the consult.


  • Sessions cancelled with less than 24 hours' notice are charged at the full fee. If a circumstance does not fit the policy, reach out and we can talk about it.

  • Court letters, FMLA paperwork, and other extended documentation are not included in the session fee. If you need any of these, we will talk about it together.

  • Intake (first session) is sixty minutes. Ongoing sessions are fifty five minutes for individuals and couples. The first call is fifteen minutes and free.