Paying for Counseling
Fee: My fee is a sliding-scale ($120 to $80), with discounts for incomes below $100,000/year. The first session is half-price (e.g., $60). The fee is per-session, not per-person (for up to three people present in a session).
Methods of Payment: I accept Cash, Check or online payment via Zelle, Venmo, etc. (see below). I do not accept credit cards or health insurance, but I can provide monthly statements you can use for potential insurance reimbursement. Note that using health insurance (directly or indirectly) for counseling requires that you meet the criteria for a mental health diagnosis, which then becomes a permanent part of your medical record. Checks should be made out to “Transitions Counseling,” and payment is due at the beginning of each session. If possible please make your check out (or pay online) prior to your visit in order to save time during your session.
Mailing Payment: Please mail checks (e.g., for Distance Counseling) to:
Transitions Counseling
250 East Market Street
Suite D
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801
Note: Most banks offer free online Bill Pay services, which usually includes the option to have the bank mail a physical check.
Counseling Colleagues
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Counseling Colleagues
Another option (in addition to my sliding-scale discounts) is to work with one of my Counseling Colleagues who may offer additional discounts on their counseling services. In addition to sharing office space (here at the Transitions office) we share similar beliefs, values and goals regarding our desire to better the world through counseling and psychology. In addition to what we share in common, we also each bring our own uniqueness (both in our personality mixes and in our areas of focus).
Pay Online
Zelle is the recommended way to pay online for your counseling sessions, but you are welcome to use any of the below methods. Note I do not directly accept credit cards—all of the below options securely connect to your bank account or debit card (and some will enable you to pay using your credit card, but they will charge you a fee for doing so).
Pay Online Using Zelle (Recommended)
Zelle is a free, secure transfer service backed by many US banks. Transitions never sees or stores your bank details—everything is securely handled by Zelle. There is a decent chance that your bank already supports Zelle within your bank’s website and mobile apps (check the list of participating banks on Zelle’s website). If your bank is not listed you can still securely use Zelle with your debit card by installing the Zelle app (credit cards are not supported).
Setup: I recommend that you setup Zelle several days prior to your 1st session through your bank’s website or app (or through the Zelle app if your bank is not yet directly supported). You may wait until your 1st session to initiate payment (this is to be sure you pay the correct amount, taking into consideration any sliding-scale discounts). For subsequent sessions please initiate payment via Zelle sometime during the 24 hours prior to your session. I request that you initiate payment prior to your session because people often forget to pay online or via the app if they wait until after the session.
You make payment by sending your session fee to my email address using your bank’s website or app, or the Zelle app.
Pay Online Using Venmo
Venmo is another free, secure transfer service you can use with your bank account or debit card (note that Venmo charges a fee to send money using your credit card). Transitions never sees or stores your bank details—everything is securely handled by Venmo.
Setup: I recommend that you setup Venmo several days prior to your 1st session through the Venmo website or app. You may wait until your 1st session to initiate payment (this is to be sure you pay the correct amount, taking into consideration any sliding-scale discounts). For subsequent sessions please initiate payment via Venmo sometime during the 24 hours prior to your session. I request that you initiate payment prior to your session because people often forget to pay online (or via the app) if they wait until after the session.
You make payment by sending your session fee to my email address using the Venmo app or website.
Pay Online Using Popmoney
Popmoney is another secure transfer service supported by some US banks (check the list of participating banks on Popmoney’s website). Transitions never sees or stores your bank details—everything is securely handled by Popmoney. Note that Popmoney is typically only free if used via your bank’s website or app (though check with your bank for confirmation). You are welcome to use Popmoney to pay for counseling sessions, but note that if you use it through the Popmoney website they usually charge a small fee.
Setup: I recommend that you setup Popmoney several days prior to your 1st session through your bank’s website or app (or through the Popmoney website or app if your bank is not yet directly supported). You may wait until your 1st session to initiate payment (this is to be sure you pay the correct amount, taking into consideration any sliding-scale discounts). For subsequent sessions please initiate payment via Popmoney sometime during the 24 hours prior to your session. I request that you initiate payment prior to your session because people often forget to pay online or via the app if they wait until after the session.
You make payment by sending your session fee to my email address using your bank’s website or app, or the Popmoney app.
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