Insurance & Fees

I know that investing in therapy is a big decision, financially and emotionally. This page is here to make your options as clear and straightforward as possible.

Insurance

I am currently in-network with three North Carolina Commercial plans:

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) – all PPO plans

  • Aetna – including State Health Plans

  • UnitedHealthcare / Optum

I am licensed to provide therapy services in both North Carolina and South Carolina. At this time, I am not in-network with any South Carolina insurance plans, so therapy services for South Carolina clients are offered on a private-pay/self-pay basis only.

If you plan to use insurance, please:

  1. Call the number on the back of your insurance card.

  2. Ask about your mental health / behavioral health benefits for outpatient therapy.

  3. Consider asking:

    • Is Inner Shift Counseling, Mellissa Horton, an in-network provider?

    • What is my copay or coinsurance for outpatient therapy?

    • Do I have a deductible, and how much of it has been met?

    • Is there a limit on the number of sessions per year?

Private Pay (Self-Pay) Rates

  • Initial Assessment / Intake: $230

  • Individual Therapy Sessions: $200 per session

I accept payment by credit/debit card, & HSA/FSA cards

Cancellation Policy

  • I ask for at least 48 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or reschedule.

  • Sessions canceled with less than 48 hours’ notice, or no-shows, may be charged a late cancellation fee of $100 or a missed session fee of $200.

  • This fee is not billable to insurance and would be your responsibility.

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