Frequently Asked Questions
Getting started
How do I get started?
The first step is a free 30-minute phone consultation. It’s a chance to talk about what you’re looking for, ask questions, and get a sense of whether we’re a good fit. Request a consultation here.
Do you offer in-person or online sessions?
We do both, and some clients do a mix of in-person and online. We offer individual therapy, couples therapy and therapy intensives in person at our office in Great Barrington, MA and online (telehealth) anywhere in MA, NY, VT, ME, and FL.*
How long are sessions and how often do we meet?
Our standard sessions are 60 minutes. We also offer longer sessions when that makes sense for clients. All clients start with weekly sessions. That might change later, which is something you and your therapist decide together. Therapy intensives range from a half day to several days; we plan intensives with each client to meet their individual needs.
How is therapy at Movement Matters different from regular talk therapy?
We use somatic therapy and creative approaches to help you connect more deeply to yourself and make genuine change in your life. We work with the body, nervous system, and the imagination, not just thoughts and words. Learn more about how we work.
Fees & payment
What are your fees?
Individual therapy: $235 per 60-minute session. Couples therapy: $255 per 60-minute session.
For information on the fees for intensives, see our intensives page for details.
Do you accept insurance?
We are a self-pay practice and clients pay us directly. We don’t bill insurance, but if your plan has out-of-network benefits, you may be able to get partial reimbursement. We can provide a superbill (receipt) to you that you can submit to your insurance company.
When you pay directly, your care is determined by what’s right for you, not by what an insurance company will cover. That means there are no outside limits on length of treatment, focus, or approach.
Questions to ask your insurance company:
- Does my plan allow me to see out-of-network mental health providers?
- If so, what do I need to do to get reimbursed when I pay a therapist directly?
- How much reimbursement can I expect?
- Do I have a deductible, and does it apply to out-of-network or mental health services?
Can I use an HSA or FSA?
Yes. Health savings accounts (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA) can both be used to pay for therapy.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept credit cards and can keep a card securely on file. HSA and FSA cards are also accepted.
Do you offer discounts?
Please note: our reduced-fee spots are currently full.
We do maintain a small number of reduced-fee spots. When spots are available, this is something you can ask about during your consultation call.
Notice of Good Faith Estimate for Health Care Items & Services
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.
Note: The PHSA and the GFE does not apply currently to any clients who are using insurance benefits, including Out of Network Benefits (seeking reimbursement from your insurance companies).
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost.
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 bill for medical items and services.
- You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
- Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or 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.