FAQ - CBT Minneapolis-St Paul

Who and what do you treat?

Anxiety Disorders (social or general anxiety, PTSD, phobias)
Depression
Stressful life transitions: divorce, bereavement, workplace issues
Body focused repetitive behavior (habit disorders)
Insomnia
Eating Disorders
Behavioral Issues in children (child therapy and parent training)
Personality Disorders
Substance Abuse Treatment

What are your fees for self pay?

Therapy is one the the best investments you can make in your own wellbeing (or that of your child).

Individual Therapy	Licenced Psychotherapist	$165 / 55-minute session
Off Site Sessions*	Convenience / Travel fees	$300	In cases of extreme anxiety or exposure treatment, off site services may be appropriate.*
Court Testimony**	$1,250 for the first hour $750 / hour thereafter

*These fees are in addition to individual therapy fees, are not reimbursable by insurance and must be pre-paid by credit card at the time the visit is scheduled. CBT Twin Cities reserves the right to refuse off-site services at any time. Must be in a private location that is free of interruptions in order to maintain the confidentiality necessary for psychological services.

**Therapists at CBT Twin Cities do not testify in court. These fees apply on the very rare occasion that a court determines testimony is required.

Do you accept insurance?

We accept Medica and United. Although we are out-of-network for other panels, your out-of-network benefits will cover our services under the terms of your insurance policy. In addition, we are constantly working to expand our in-network presence.

What are your hours?

Currently, we see people in the early evenings on weekdays, with more hours opening as the clinic grows.

Phone hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

I’m new to therapy. What should I expect?

In your first session, your therapist will ask you about what brought you in, your goals for therapy, and recommend a treatment plan. Many appointments will involve some paper and pencil questionnaires in order to measure symptoms and progress and be sure that treatment is helping. Over time, you may have new goals to work on in therapy, or you and your therapist may decide that you’re ready to wrap up.

We also like this article’s advice for how to prepare for your First Therapy Appointment.

How confidential is therapy?

Maintaining confidentiality is important in any psychological setting. With few exceptions, the patient’s identity and personal information are legally protected and will be kept private.

Insurance companies may require information regarding your diagnosis and treatment if a claim is submitted.

There are a few exceptions to confidentiality, which are mandated by law.

If you make a serious threat to harm yourself.
To warn potential victims of violent acts.
To report the suspected abuse or neglect of a child, elder, or dependent adult.
A court orders the release of your information.
A medical or psychiatric emergency arises.

How long does therapy last?

Patients often show improvement after just a few sessions. However, CBT and related therapies have the best success when a research based treatment plan is followed to conclusion. We will choose a specific evidence based treatment – most treatment protocols we follow last at least twelve sessions, but many patients experience some relief from symptoms sooner.

Therapy concludes when your goals have been met and you do not want to set new therapy goals.

What forms of payment do you accept?

We accept cash, checks, and credit / debit cards for self pay fees and copays. We can process most FSA and HSA cards as credit / debit cards. There is a convenience fee for credit and debit transactions.

We are in-network for the Medica and United insurance panels. We are happy to provide the information necessary to help you file for out-of-network benefits from your insurance provider for other plans.

Did I hear you mentioned on KFAI radio?

Yes! CBT Minneapolis-St Paul is a proud supporter of community radio and is grateful for KFAI’s 40-plus years of service to the community. Stream the KFAI groove anywhere on Earth at KFAI.org.

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