Referrals
Brave Choices, Inc., gladly accepts self referrals, referrals from primary care physicians, case managers, ARMHS providers, housing case managers, family advocates, chiropractors, physical therapists, personal trainers, pain clinics, massage therapists, acupuncturists, and all social service agencies. Just call us at 612.889.7517.
Services:Therapy: Individual, Family
Supervision: Individual, Face to Face Electronic Supervision, Phone Supervision, Group Supervision. Supervision available to LSWs (Licensed Social Workers) and LGSWs (Licensed Graduate Social Workers). Insurance:Accepting the Following Forms of Payment/Insurance:
Clients interested in self-pay/private-pay are welcome. Please note that insurance is not accepted in the Faribault office. In Network MN Medical Assistance ("Straight MA") UCare Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Preferred One Metropolitan Health Plan & Hennepin Health Aetna Out of Network (Direct Billing Provided) South Country Health Alliance** HealthPartners Employee or Individual Plans HealthPartners 3M ** Cigna Humana TriCare **application pending for in-network Many insurance companies provide out of network coverage for their members. Most often, this means that you may pay more out of pocket than you would if you were to find provider who is in-network. Every insurance policy is different. |
Fees:Diagnostic Assessment (50-60 min): $200.00
Individual Session (16-36 min): $95.00 Individual Session (38-52 min): $135.00 Individual Session (53-60 min): $175.00 Family/Couple's Session (45-50 min): $175.00 Group Therapy: $65.00 Psychotherapy for Crisis (38-74 min): $175.00 Psychotherapy for Crisis (Added time (up to +30 min): $100.00 Interactive Complexity (added charge): $35.00 (this added charge is when the therapist interacts with family members, social workers, probation officers, hearing impaired, translator present, other factor complicating communication) Court Testimony (per 30 minutes, self-pay only): $200 This fee is rounded up to the next 30-minute period, and it includes the provider's time portal-to-portal. Brave Choices, Inc. strongly discourages its providers from testifying in court. Providers will comply with a legally-binding court order, and in such an instance, the client will be responsible for fees as outlined above. Supervision Services:Individual LSW or LGSW Supervision: $45 per hour
Individual LPC and LPCC Supervision: $45 per hour Group Supervision (LGSW, LPC, LPCC): $30 per hour per person Face to Face Electronic Supervision: $45 per hour |
Insurance Billing vs. Private Pay
Some clients decide to pay for their counseling out of their pocket. This is often referred to as "private pay” or “self pay.”
Insurance companies require a diagnosis before they will reimburse for medical services, including counseling. Private pay clients do not need to have a diagnosis made or documented. This may be an option if you are concerned about having a "label" of a diagnosis. There are reports that some mental health diagnoses can impact the application process for disability insurance, life insurance, and long-term care insurance.
There are many amazing therapists who have applied to insurance companies to become in-network with them and have been declined despite having excellent credentials and experience. Many insurance companies limit the number of providers by geographic area. Private pay clients can see whoever they feel is a good match for them without any interference from insurance companies.
If you have a Health Savings Account (HSA), any fees paid to a licensed provider can be submitted to your HSA for reimbursement.
Insurance companies require a diagnosis before they will reimburse for medical services, including counseling. Private pay clients do not need to have a diagnosis made or documented. This may be an option if you are concerned about having a "label" of a diagnosis. There are reports that some mental health diagnoses can impact the application process for disability insurance, life insurance, and long-term care insurance.
There are many amazing therapists who have applied to insurance companies to become in-network with them and have been declined despite having excellent credentials and experience. Many insurance companies limit the number of providers by geographic area. Private pay clients can see whoever they feel is a good match for them without any interference from insurance companies.
If you have a Health Savings Account (HSA), any fees paid to a licensed provider can be submitted to your HSA for reimbursement.
Telehealth / Telemedicine / Online Counseling
Information for current clients.
Telemedicine is the delivery of medical services using interactive technology. For mental health, it is sometimes called telemental health. We offer live counseling using secure videoconferencing. You can participate in counseling from the comfort of your home or office. Many insurance plans cover telemedicine services. Medical assistance in Minnesota covers Telehealth services.
Insurance plans that reimburse for online counseling services (telemedicine/telemental health) is growing. Most insurance companies offer this as an option, however, employers must elect to cover online counseling in the plans they offer to their employees. Private pay is available. Fees for in-office and online services can be submitted to an HSA account for reimbursement.
Telemedicine is the delivery of medical services using interactive technology. For mental health, it is sometimes called telemental health. We offer live counseling using secure videoconferencing. You can participate in counseling from the comfort of your home or office. Many insurance plans cover telemedicine services. Medical assistance in Minnesota covers Telehealth services.
Insurance plans that reimburse for online counseling services (telemedicine/telemental health) is growing. Most insurance companies offer this as an option, however, employers must elect to cover online counseling in the plans they offer to their employees. Private pay is available. Fees for in-office and online services can be submitted to an HSA account for reimbursement.