Standard Rates

The standard self-pay therapy rate is $195 for a 53-minute session.

Couples counseling is self-pay. It is not offered using insurance.

The initial intake session is $275. It includes a full assessment of client needs and goals.

Supervision for providers on LICSW and LCSW licensee tracks is $150 for a 60-minute session.

Leadership assessment, executive coaching, and corporate projects are priced through customized bids.

Insurance

We accept the following insurance plans for individual therapy (not couples counseling): United Health Group Plans: UHC, Optum, UBH, UMR, Medica, Surest, Oxford. We accept most all BCBS plans (country wide) being contracted with our local. Health Partners Group Plans: HP and Evernorth. We also accept Aetna.

We bill insurance companies directly, however, please note that the client is responsible for full payment in the event sessions are not covered or reimbursed. Clients are urged to consult with their insurance provider prior to contacting River Pines Counseling. Copays are required prior to each session via our secure online patient portal.

We are not able to offer pro bono, sliding scale, or complementary consultations or introduction calls due to the high demand for our time and services.

We are not in partnership with Medicare/Medicaid insurance plans.

In-person Counseling

River Pines Counseling offers an upscale therapy clinic environment with friendly and timely customer service. Our session rooms are set up with soft calming lighting as well as comfortable seating to create a feeling of ease and tranquility.

Telehealth Counseling

Telephone and live video online therapy sessions offer convenient and time-efficient therapy for Minnesota residents in your own private location. A computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet connection is required. Privacy and confidentiality are critical to ensure HIPAA healthcare compliance standards.

We use a HIPAA compliant platform within our electronic medical health records system. Clients receive an email link to gain access if joining a virtual counseling session. If joining by telephone, the provider will initiate the phone session.

Online psychotherapy is a convenient option for busy schedules, limited work breaks, under-the-weather days, and snowy or construction driving days. Clients may simply prefer the comforts of their home.

Telehealth includes the following frequently used synonymous terms: online therapy, online counseling, online psychotherapy, online coaching, video therapy, telephone therapy, telemental therapy, e-therapy, e-counseling, e-psychotherapy, and e-coaching.

Telehealth services are available to Minnesota State residents only due to clinician licensing laws. However, in-person sessions may be held at our Stillwater, MN clinic for outstate residents. We serve many Wisconsin clients who share our bordering Saint Croix River Valley.

Learn more about well-researched Telehealth benefits:
https://www.nami.org/Advocacy/Policy-Priorities/Improving-Health/Telehealth