The Practical Framework: Scope, Fees & Access

We believe that professional therapy requires absolute transparency around logistics, fees, and boundaries. Clear, predictable structures build clinical self-trust and clarity, allowing us to focus entirely on your growth. Because Authentic Arch Counseling operates across multiple states and partner networks, your care parameters and billing options depend on how you access our practice.

1. Clinical Scope & Telehealth Parameters

  • Telehealth Focus: All sessions are conducted via a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. You must be physically located in Massachusetts, Maine, or Washington at the exact time of your session.

  • Practice Scope: This is an outpatient practice for individual adults only. We do not provide child/adolescent therapy, couples counseling, family mediation, or emergency/crisis services.

2. Direct Private Pay Rates

  • Initial Intake Assessment: $250

  • Standard Individual Session: $200 (53-minute duration)

3. Insurance & Funding Pathways

We do not accept or bill health insurance networks directly under the Authentic Arch practice name. However, you can access our care through alternative funding pathways depending on your state location and programmatic eligibility:

  • Out-of-Network Insurance (Superbills): If you choose direct private pay but carry out-of-network mental health benefits, we can provide you with a monthly clinical statement (a "Superbill"). You can submit this document directly to your insurance company to request partial reimbursement based on your plan’s policies.

  • In-Network Insurance via Partner Platforms: You can utilize your standard in-network insurance benefits strictly when booking and billing through our approved outside platform partners, such as Tava Health.

  • Specialized Partner Pathways: We proudly coordinate with organizations like Atreyu Therapy Cottage, Pineapple Support, and Tau Mental Health (Coming Fall 2026) to provide alternative funding, sliding scales, or subsidized access pathways for eligible individuals.

Coverage & Access Verification: Eligibility, documentation requirements, and actual out-of-pocket session fees vary significantly by platform, state, and your specific insurance policy. We cannot guarantee network coverage or immediate platform availability. It is always your responsibility to verify your out-of-network or platform benefits with your insurance carrier prior to requesting care.