Insurance and cost
Six in-network plans and clear self-pay rates
Know your cost before your first visit. No surprises.
Using insurance
In-network: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Optum/UnitedHealthcare and UMR.
Not accepted: Medicare (including Medicare Advantage) and AHCCCS (Arizona Medicaid). If you have either, please call before booking so we can help you find the right option.
What you pay: your plan's copay, coinsurance and deductible for a specialist or mental health visit. Your coverage is checked before your first visit.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona members: please book through Headway.
Out-of-network? Get a superbill (a detailed receipt) to send your plan for reimbursement. Ask your plan about out-of-network mental health benefits.
Paying without insurance
Free consult (15 minutes, phone or video): $0
Psychiatric evaluation (first visit, about 60 minutes): $275
Follow-up visit (about 30 minutes): $150
Therapy session (about 50 minutes): $175
Sliding scale: available. Please ask.
HSA and FSA cards: accepted for self-pay visits.
Good Faith Estimate: If you don't have insurance or aren't using it, you have the right to a Good Faith Estimate of expected costs before your visit. See Practice Policies for the full notice.
Cancel 24+ hours ahead: no fee.
Missed visit without cancelling: $50 (not billed to insurance).
How do I find my copay? Call the member number on your insurance card. Ask about “outpatient mental health specialist visits” by telehealth. Coverage is also checked before your first visit.
Is the 15-minute consult really free? Yes. No charge and no paperwork. It's a short call to see if it's a good fit.