Costs of Counseling

Services Available to Clients Regardless of Financial Circumstances

The costs for providing counseling services are similar to those of any other mental health agency in the community.  Required facilities, professional staff, and administrative support generate costs comparable to those of other counseling centers.

The Fayetteville Family Life Center is committed to providing counseling to all who need the services.  Those who have the means to do so are expected to cover the cost.  Fees for those who cannot afford the cost of the services will be adjusted according to their income.  As a nonprofit organization the Center and its sponsors will raise the funds necessary to make counseling available.  No client will be turned away from the Fayetteville Family Life Center because of money matters.

Fees

Standard fees for counseling are $95 -- $135 per hour depending on the credentials of the counselor.  The first session, which requires a more complete assessment, is usually higher than the standard fee.

The standard fee applies to all clients, but the cost to the client can vary according to the financial circumstances of the client.  The client's cost is determined by the counselor and the client at the first session.

Insurance

Most insurance is honored.  In some instances a limited number of Fayetteville Family Life Center counselors are on the panel for an insurance company, and for other insurance companies all counselors can accept it.  All counselors are Tricare providers.  We also provide services for many Employee Assistance Programs.  When insurance is accepted, the assigned amount for the service is also accepted.

Clients who plan to use insurance are encouraged to call in advance and give the receptionist their insurance information.  We can then contact the insurance company and have details about the coverage when the clients arrive.

Client Aid

When a client lacks the means to pay the full cost of the counseling, Client Aid is available.  The actual cost of the counseling is determined by the client and the counselor in light of the client's personal financial circumstances.

When a fee is set for $50 or less, it is supplemented from the John Mackey Client Aid Fund up to $50 per session.  A cap of $500 per year exists for each client from the John Mackey Client Aid Fund.

When a fee is set for more than $50 but less than the standard fee, client aid is provided in the form of services paid for through the fund raising activity of the Fayetteville Family Life Center.

Fee Changes

If there are changes in fees the Fayetteville Family Life Center will make every effort to update the web site information in a timely manner.  It is possible that incorrect information could occur when a fee changes because of oversight or technical delays in posting the information.  In such cases the actual fee will be the amount set by the Center at the time a client is seen by a counselor.