New Client Services
Welcome to Anxiety Specialists of Atlanta, LLC, a specialty outpatient mental health center providing evidence-based psychological services. We are grateful that you are putting your trust in our team to provide services for you or a family member.
Enrollment
For any new clients, we offer an initial no-cost, brief phone screen with our Practice Manager that can be conducted prior to scheduling the initial diagnostic evaluation session to determine the appropriateness of the referral question, likelihood of fit for our services, and to answer other questions. For many clients, this phone screen will not be necessary but remains an available service for anyone interested.
Insurance
Anxiety Specialists of Atlanta, LLC does not participate with any insurance companies. Therefore, we are considered out-of-network “OON” providers. Most companies provide “out-of-network” benefits for non-participating providers. This means you will pay the agreed-upon fee at the time of service with us and you will be provided with the documentation required by most insurance companies for reimbursement.
Most of our clients have insurance and many want to use it to cover some or most of the costs of treatment. Our clients often take advantage of filing with insurance as many managed care organizations (MCOs) allow for reimbursement of a percentage of fees for an “out-of-network” OON provider. Whether you choose to file for reimbursement with your insurance company is an individual decision. We are happy to talk with you further about these issues upon request.
To start this process, call your insurer or go to their website to determine eligibility and benefits. Many insurance companies have a separate phone number for Mental Health or Behavioral Health, so you will need to direct inquiries to those departments. You will want to secure information for Outpatient Mental Health benefits and learn about your “In-Network” and your “Out-of-Network” benefits.
*Services reimbursed by insurance can vary. It is your responsibility to check with your individual policy as we are considered “Out of Network” providers.
Policies for new services:
For all new clients and returning clients who have not been seen by a therapist at Anxiety Specialists of Atlanta, LLC for more than two (2) years at our practice, we conduct an initial diagnostic evaluation, charged at the rate of $350. This evaluation includes a clinical interview lasting 60-75 minutes
If a client is home-bound or services require on-site observation (e.g., school, home, etc), the initial assessment will include additional fees for travel time (see below for fee structure).
Fees for Psychotherapy and Related Services
Session fees for all services at Anxiety Specialists of Atlanta, LLC are charged by professional time and have been determined in a manner that considers factors such as regional psychotherapy rates, level of expertise, and the scope of focus of our specialty services.
Intake Appointment (60-75 minutes) provided by any pre-licensed or licensed provider is charged at $350, billed as 90791
Our base rate service is a session that lasts between 38-52 minutes. Therapy sessions for individuals, families, and/or couples, provided by any pre-licensed or licensed provider that lasts 38-52 minutes, are coded as a 90834, 90846, or 90847 and have a range of costs between $100-$350.
Therapy sessions for individuals, families, and/or couples, provided by any pre-licensed or licensed provider that lasts 16-37 minutes, are coded as a 90832 and have a range of costs between $75-$262.50.
Therapy sessions for individuals, families, and/or couples, provided by any pre-licensed or licensed provider that lasts more than 53 minutes and up to 78 minutes, are coded as a 90837 and have a range of costs between $150.00-$525.00. ** Sessions longer than 70 will be discussed in advance (i.e., before or during the session) so there are no unanticipated charges.
Fees for Psychoeducational Testing Services
The cost of psychoeducational testing includes time spent reviewing background information, conducting the clinical interview, administering and scoring tests, interpreting results, preparing the written report, and providing a comprehensive feedback session with parents or guardians. When appropriate, a brief (15–30 minute) feedback session with the child is also offered at no additional charge following the parent feedback session.
Standard Comprehensive Evaluation – $3,200
(most evaluations fall within this package)
Flat-rate full evaluations include:
- A clinical intake interview with parents/guardians=
- Administration of standardized cognitive, academic, and social-emotional assessments
- Electronic rating forms completed by parents and a teacher
- Scoring and interpretation of all assessment data
- A detailed written report
- A parent feedback session to review results and recommendations
Standalone Diagnostic Interview – $350
A standalone diagnostic interview may be requested for consultation, record review, or to determine whether formal testing is recommended. This clinical interview typically lasts 60–75 minutes and is billed at a flat rate of $350.
If testing is pursued following the interview, the cost of the interview will be applied toward the comprehensive evaluation fee.
Targeted or Limited-Scope Evaluations – $280/hour
In some cases, a shorter or more focused evaluation may be appropriate (e.g., a follow-up assessment, single diagnostic test, or documentation for a specific purpose such as private school admission or academic accommodations). These services are billed at $280 per hour, including time for consultation, administration, scoring, interpretation, and documentation. Your psychologist will discuss the estimated time and cost in advance.
No additional testing beyond the scope of the initial referral concerns will be conducted without prior discussion and written consent.
