Rates and Policies

Rates for Service

  • Intake evaluation:

    • $200 per client for LCSW/LPC providers

    • $150 per client for PLPC/LMSW providers (provisionally licensed)

    • $40 per client for practicum students/interns

  • Individual therapy:

    • $150 per 1-hour therapy session for LCSW/LPC providers

    • $115 per 1-hour therapy session for PLPC/LMSW providers (provisionally licensed)

    • $40 per 1-hour therapy session for practicum students/interns

  • DBT Skills Training: $50 per 2-hour weekly group session

    • An additional one-time $15 handout/worksheet fee will be collected prior to beginning Skills Training for those who opt not to purchase the published version of skills handouts and worksheets. This will cover the cost of group materials for the duration of your time in comprehensive DBT.

    • For adolescent clients enrolled in Skills Training, the $50 rate includes both the client and their coach(es).

  • An integral part of comprehensive DBT services is phone coaching between sessions provided by your individual therapist, which comes at no additional cost. 

Insurance

The above services may be covered in part or in full by your health insurance provider. You are responsible for knowing your benefits, such as whether you have mental health insurance benefits, your copay amount, your deductible amount, your coinsurance, and whether you are required to have a prior authorization before beginning services. Please call the customer service number on the back of your health insurance card if you are unsure of your benefit information. 

The Oak Center has therapists currently accepting the following insurance companies:

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield

  • Cigna

  • Medicaid (MO HealthNet, Healthy Blue, and Home State Health)

  • Medicare

  • United Healthcare

If we are out-of-network with your insurance company, you will need to pay out of pocket. Your therapist can provide you with a receipt for services that you can then submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.

Our insurance claims are filed for us by Tara Lipscomb at SM Coding and Billing, LLC. You can contact Tara with additional questions related to payment either by phone at (314) 802-1079 Ext. 1 or by email at tara@smcodingandbilling.com.

Payment Policy

The Oak Center will need a valid credit card or debit card on file to cover the cost of services that you are responsible for out-of-pocket. Your card will be billed based on your insurance benefits (if applicable). This payment information will be collected as part of your intake paperwork.

No-Show/Cancellation Policy

If you do not arrive within fifteen minutes of your scheduled therapy session, you may be billed up to $50 for an individual therapy session and $20 for skills group. This will not be covered by your insurance company and is your responsibility. This cost will be waived if you have notified us of your cancellation at least 24 hours in advance or if we are able to reschedule your individual appointment for that same week.

COVID-19 Policy

The health, safety, and well-being of our clients and therapists are our highest priorities. The Oak Center offers both in-person appointments and telehealth services based on client’s and therapist’s needs and preferences.

No one will be permitted in our office who pose any known risk of COVID-19. If you have been exposed to COVID-19 and are experiencing symptoms (i.e. shortness of breath, fever, chills, etc.), you will be offered a telehealth option at no additional cost.

This policy is subject to be revised based on local and federal recommendations related to COVID-19.

Contact for Questions

If you have any questions about our rates or policies, please visit our contact us page.