FRANK BAIRD, LMFT, LPCC

FEES

Fees

 

Session Fee

$220 per 50-minute individual, couple, or family psychotherapy, life coaching, or mindfulness training online. I currently only work virtually.

In addition to my private practice, I work with Octave Behavioral Health. At Octave, I am in-network with Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, and Health Net / MHN commercial insurance plans. If you have coverage under one of these plans, please visit findoctave.com to schedule an appointment.

$300 minimum fee for any custom-made group, class, or presentation online or in my office (up to 8 people plus $20 per person over 6). For a class series, multiply this fee by the number of classes in the series.

Fees are negotiable for larger classes or custom-made class series online or in my office.

Your location in person

$800 minimum fee for any custom-made group, class, or presentation at your location (up to 6 people plus $20 per person over 6). For a class series, multiply this fee by the number of classes in the series.

Fees are negotiable for larger classes or custom-made class series in my office.

 

Payable By

 

Fees are payable by cash, credit card, and apps: PayPal, Venmo, Cash, or Zelle.

Good Faith Estimate

 

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your therapy might cost. Under the law, we need to give people who do not have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the total fees for their therapy per calendar year. You can ask for a written Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a session, before your first appointment or at any time while you are receiving services.  

If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.  Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.                    

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.

 

Insurance

 

Psychotherapy services may be covered in full or in part by your health insurance or employee benefit plan. Please check your coverage carefully by asking the following questions of your insurer:

  • Do I have mental health benefits?

  • What is my deductible and has it been met?

  • How many sessions per calendar year does my plan cover?

  • How much does my plan cover for an out-of-network provider?

  • What is the coverage amount per therapy session?

  • Is approval required from my primary care physician?

A statement will be provided if you wish to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. I do not negotiate with nor submit claims to your insurance company.

Mindfulness Training may be covered by your insurance company as a therapy or wellness treatment. You'll want to check with them to see if it might and how it might be covered. A superbill can be provided if you wish to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.

Life Coaching is not covered by insurance.

 

Cancellation Policy

 

If you need to cancel an appointment, please give me at least 48 hours notice. You will be expected to pay for missed appointments or appointments canceled with less than 48 hours notice. Fees for classes will have a cancellation policy referenced with the class description and registration.

 

Contact Me

 

If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, contact me: