Good Faith Estimate for Dialectical Behavior Therapy Treatment

Good Faith Estimate

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I believe that dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is an important emotional health investment for many people.

Potential clients and their family members should recognize that:

• treatment with me is always voluntary

• DBT is an evidence-based treatment supported by 30 years of research

and that

• there are pros and cons in starting any kind of mental health treatment.

The pros (or benefits) of treatment may include:
• greater emotional control
• increased behavioral control
• the capacity to create healthier relationships
• more self-acceptance

The cons of treatment may include a significant time and financial commitment. Therapy that is effective is rarely easy. Some clients may even feel temporarily worse before they begin to feel better.

I encourage my potential clients to create a list of pros and cons before they start DBT.

Cost of treatment:
I am not accepting new clients for individual therapy—only group skills training.

I charge $80 per 90-minute weekly DBT skills training group.

Most clients make a commitment to group skills training for a period of 6-12 months. Occasionally, clients will attend group for as long as 18 months.

A good faith estimate for DBT skills group only might be as much as $2100 per six-month period or $4200 for a 12-month period. A minimum of four individual assessment sessions are required before starting group. These sessions are billed at $150 each.

Insurance:
I do not accept health insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare. However, I can provide clients with a receipt (or superbill) they can submit to their health insurance company for out-of-network benefits.

Your insurance company can give you more information about how reimbursement works and what to expect.

Goodness of fit:
No specific treatment (like DBT) or therapist is right for everyone.

Because treatment is voluntary, clients and their family members should engage in ongoing self-assessment to determine if DBT is the right option for them.

I support clients who find that DBT is not a good fit for them by recommending other mental health professionals or treatment options.

Questions:
I provide a written estimate for services to all new and established clients. You can read more about my therapy practice by clicking here.

Please email me at amanda@hopeforbpd.com or call me 941.704.4328 with any questions you may have.

Page created December 28, 2021