Frequently Asked Questions

At our Boston therapy practice, we work with adolescents and adults, ages 13 and older, and also provide family therapy. We specialize in treating individuals suffering from eating disorders, OCD, anxiety, depression, and trauma.

Please contact us by filling out the form on our website and one of our clinicians will be in touch within 48 hours to schedule a free, 15-minute intake to discuss your needs, our philosophy, billing, payment, and next steps. If Nourished Minds: Counseling + Wellness is a good fit for your needs, we will move forward and schedule a 60-minute assessment.

The initial assessment session is 60 minutes unless we agree to schedule a longer first session. All other sessions are 45 minutes, unless we decide that we need to meet for longer sessions.

Generally, we recommend that clients meet with their therapist at least once a week to start. As we get to know each other, it’s important to have regular and consistent appointments. The frequency of visits may fluctuate over time, depending on our client’s needs.

Some of our clinicians are in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield and for these clinicians, we can bill your insurance directly. Please contact our practice to find out who is in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield. For most other insurance carriers we are out of network. Most of our clients self pay for sessions unless they have Blue Cross Blue Shield. If you have a PPO plan you may have out of network benefits to cover therapy sessions fully or partially. We can provide you with a superbill which contains all necessary information to submit to insurance. We recommend that you check your insurance plan and benefits prior to starting treatment so there are no unnecessary surprises.

We offer one need-based scholarship per year. Please contact our Boston therapy practice directly to apply for a scholarship.

Therapy fees:
Fees range from $180-250 for a 45-minute therapy session to $200-295 for a 60-minute therapy session. Fees will be discussed and agreed upon prior to booking your first session.

Medication evaluation and medication management fees:
The fee for a 60 minute medication evaluation is $350 and then $175 for 30 minute medication management follow up visits.

CBT stands for cognitive behavioral therapy. CBT is a form of psychological treatment that has been demonstrated to be effective for a wide range of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, relationship issues and addiction.

CBT is evidence-based and backed by research, and is one of the primary ways we work with clients at our Boston therapy practice.

There’s no easy answer to whether or not therapy will work for an individual. Every person and their mental health challenges are unique.

However, we believe that therapy for OCD can be life-changing and are committed to providing personalized, holistic counseling that meets your individual needs.

Our team uses a variety of treatment modalities known to benefit OCD clients, including CBT, ACT, and ERP and therapy. Learn more about therapy for OCD by contacting us today.

Yes, it absolutely can work. Overcoming an eating disorder can be very challenging, but therapy can help.

If you join our Boston therapy practice, we’ll work with you to determine your unique needs. And we’ll help design a personalized therapy plan just for you. If you’re looking for eating disorder therapy in Massachusetts contact us to explore our in-person and online counseling services.

Yes! We are passionate about working with clients from all walks of life, backgrounds and identities. We offer gender-affirming therapy and specialize in working with LGBTQ+ individuals.

Yes, our team includes a psychiatric nurse practitioner who can prescribe medications as part of our clients’ treatment plans.

While we believe in the power of therapy to treat eating disorders, OCD, anxiety, depression and many other mental health challenges, we also believe that medication is an important aspect of treatment for many of clients.

We are proud to be able to add psychiatric medication management to our list of counseling services.

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost. Under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, health care providers and health care facilities are required to inform individuals who are not enrolled in a plan or coverage or a Federal health care program, or not seeking to file a claim with their plan or coverage both orally and in writing of their ability, upon request or at the time of scheduling health care items and services, to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” of expected charges.

Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services.

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service. 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 or call (800) 368-1019

You may have out-of-network benefits that you can use to help cover the cost of therapy. Use the tips below to find out if you have out-of-network benefits and learn how to use them for therapy.

1. Check Your Out-of-Network Benefits

   • Review your insurance policy or contact your insurance company to understand your out-of-network benefits. Ask about the reimbursement rate for out-of-network therapy sessions and any applicable deductibles.

2. Verify Your Benefits

   • Call your insurance company to confirm the details. Important questions to ask include:

     • What is the out-of-network deductible, and has it been met?

     • What percentage of the therapy fee will be reimbursed?

     • Is there a limit on the number of sessions covered?

     • Are there any requirements for pre-authorization?]

3. Get a Superbill from Your Therapist

   • Request a superbill from your therapist after each session. A superbill is an itemized invoice that includes all the necessary information for insurance reimbursement, such as the therapist’s credentials, session dates, and fees.

4. Submit the Superbill to Your Insurance

   • Submit the superbill to your insurance company along with any required claim forms. Ensure you keep copies of all documents submitted. Follow up with your insurance provider to confirm receipt and processing of your claim.

5. Receive Reimbursement

   • Once your claim is processed, you will receive reimbursement for a portion of the therapy costs based on your out-of-network benefits. This reimbursement will be sent directly to you, not your therapist.

When contacting your insurance company, make sure to ask the following questions to fully understand your out-of-network benefits:

• What is my out-of-network deductible, and how much of it has been met?

• What is the reimbursement rate for out-of-network therapy sessions?

• Is there a limit on the number of therapy sessions covered per year?

• Are there any pre-authorization requirements for out-of-network therapy?

• What documentation is needed to submit a claim for out-of-network therapy?

• How long does it typically take to process a reimbursement claim?

By following these steps and asking the right questions, you can effectively use your out-of-network benefits to cover therapy costs.