fees & faqs

fees

  • Individual Therapy*:

    • $100 per 30 minute session

    • $150 per 45 minute session

    • $175 per 60 minute session

    • $225 per 75 minute session

    • $275 per 90 minute session

    • *NOTE: The first session (i.e. the intake session) is billed at a higher rate: $250 per intake session, 75 minutes

    Couples + Relationship Therapy*:

    • $225 per 60 minute session

    • $275 per 75 minute session

    • $325 per 90 minute session

    • $375 per 105 minute session

    • *NOTE: The first session (i.e. the intake session) is billed at a higher rate: $350 per intake session, 75 minutes

    Our rates are currently lower than the average cost of care for out-of-network psychotherapy in our service area, according to the Fair Health Consumer Guide.

  • Services we provide are eligible for reimbursement with most insurance plans, with some clients reporting anywhere from 50%-100% of reimbursement. We are an out-of-network provider which means we do not accept insurance but we provide superbills which you are able to submit to your insurance to receive partial or full reimbursement of session costs depending on your insurance plan.

    KEY INFORMATION:

    • Clients are responsible for paying the full cost of their therapy session on the day of service.

    • Calamansi Counseling does not bill, preauthorize, or interact with insurance companies.

    • We will provide you with a “superbill” if requested, within 48 hours after your session which you can submit to your insurance to claim reimbursement.

  • If you are planning on independently pursuing reimbursement with your insurance company, here are some questions to consider asking your insurance provider:

    • Does my plan have out-of-network benefits?

    • What percentage am I reimbursed for routine out-of-network behavioral health care (i.e. what is the percentage I will be reimbursed of my therapist’s fee?)

    • Do I have a deductible to meet?

    • What is the process for submitting a reimbursement claim once I receive a superbill from my therapist?

    • IMPORTANT: Since there is likely a shortage of multicultural and Asian/Arab American therapists in-network with insurance, you can put in a request for an “out-of-network benefit exception” with your insurance company (the clinical reason being “cultural match/fit”). If your insurance cannot prove they have a provider who is in-network, culturally competent, and in alignment with your specific needs, they are responsible to reimburse for out-of-network care.

  • Visit our support section where you will find resources on financial assistance for therapy.

    Calamansi Counseling also provides avenues for community care to make our services more accessible, beyond the 1:1 therapy room. Please visit our events page for updates on community gatherings, workshops, support groups, and more.

  • We offer a few time-limited sliding scale/reduced fee spots to clients experiencing financial hardship related to job loss or job insecurity. Prospective clients can email heba@calamansicounseling.com to inquire if a reduced fee spot is available.

    Existing clients may request sliding scale/reduced fee options during session or by email. If available, the sliding scale agreement will be sent via client portal.

    Sliding scale is not available for couple/ relationship sessions. Calamansi Counseling does not provide pro bono therapy, as our pro bono offering is done through our work with the Liberation Line.

  • All clients are required to have a credit or debit card on file (HSA & FSA accepted) which is stored in your HIPAA-compliant client portal and will automatically be charged on the day of your session and/or kept on file in the event of any late cancellations. Full payment is due on the day of service.

faqs

  • You may be ready to begin therapy at Calamansi Counseling if the following is in alignment for you:

    • I currently have the time, motivation, and the financial means to commit to weekly or biweekly therapy

    • I am invested in deepening my capacity for insight and emotional vulnerability through talk therapy

    • I am financially resourced enough at this time to pay for session costs

  • Calamansi, a Tagalog word, is a citrus hybrid fruit native to the Philippines and other parts of Southeast Asia. As a hybrid, it’s part kumquat, part mandarin orange, and a total chameleon. Calamansi is a staple in Filipino dishes, and for many, a symbolic of a connection to one’s heritage, cultural identity, and a warm reminder of home. Being that calamansi is a hybrid fruit, it seemed so very fitting for the name of our practice which is a space for cultural hybrids.

  • Calamansi Counseling is based in Maryland, US and we are licensed to see folks in both Maryland and Washington DC. We offer international therapy for folks outside the US on a case by base basis. Reach out and we’ll take it from there!

  • We offer couples + relationship therapy to folks in monogamous or non-monogamous relationships and can support in exploration of issues related to communication, consent, trust, intimacy and sexuality.

    Please note, couples + relationship therapy is only available in-person.

  • Due to licensing laws, telehealth services are currently available to clients physically in the areas of Maryland or DC during their session. And we offer international telehealth therapy on a case-by-case basis. You will receive an automated HIPAA-compliant link to join your telehealth appointment 30-minutes before your session begins, as well as appointment reminders prior to your scheduled appointment time. Sessions will not be able to proceed if you are driving.

  • Because therapy is a deeply relational process, we recommend most clients begin with a weekly frequency, as this is a key piece to building the therapeutic relationship. For some, therapy can last months and for others, years. During our time together we will do a routine “pulse check” and collaboratively map out when the time feels right to decrease the frequency of our sessions.

  • What you share in therapy is held in sacred confidence. In our work together we will collaborate and explore your community supports so we know how best to support you should any of the following situations arise:

    • If your are in imminent danger to yourself or another person

    • The abuse or neglect of a child or vulnerable adult

    • You as the client provide written consent for any of your information to be released

    • A subpoena by a court, signed by a judge, to disclose information

  • We understand that life happens and things come up. If you need to cancel or reschedule there is no charge if you provide us at least 48 hours notice. Barring certain emergencies, late cancellations (i.e. within 48 hours) will be charged 50% of your scheduled session rate.

    Appointment cancellations less than 24 hours or not showing up to a session will be charged 100% of your scheduled session rate.

    Sessions are automatically cancelled when a client is more than 15 minutes late to a session and the cancellation fee will apply.