Frequently Asked Questions
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)
- Psychological Testing, Assessment, & Evaluation
- Personality Disorders
- Substance Abuse Treatment
To learn more about individual specialties of each therapist, meet our team.
What are your hours?
Hours vary by therapist. We currently have at least one therapist available to see patients Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Phone hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
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 | Licensed Psychologists | $185 / 53-minute session | $210 for the initial session |
| Individual Therapy | Social Workers | $155 / 53-minute session | $175 for the initial session |
| Individual Therapy | Postdoctoral Fellow | Reduced rates may be available. Reach out to us for info. | |
| Medication Management | Licensed Physician | $250/20-minute follow-up session | $350 for the initial 90-minute intake |
| ADHD Testing | $1600 | Includes testing, 50-minute feedback session, and written report | Expedited Report (within 14 days): $300 |
| Learning Disability Evaluation | $1800 | Testing, feedback session, and written report | Expedited Report (within 14 days): $300 |
| Basic IQ Test | $500 | Weschler Tests (WPPSI, WISC, WAIS) | Expedited Report (within 14 days): $100 |
| Other Assessments & Testing | $185 / hour | Developmental testing, pre-bariatric surgery evaluations, psychoeducational testing, and any other testing | Expedited Report (within 14 days): Fee varies, call for details |
| Court Testimony** | $3,000 for the first hour $1,500 / 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 NOLA 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 the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Center of New Orleans do not testify in court. These fees apply on the very rare occasion that a court determines testimony is required.
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.
Most of our therapists are in network with the Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO plan, but not the Blue Cross/Blue Shield HMO plan. We are also in network with various other smaller insurance carriers. Please call for more information.
We are happy to provide the information necessary to help you file for out-of-network benefits from other insurance providers. Unfortunately, Blue Cross-Blue Shield HMO patients are out-of-network.
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.
Quiet, comfortable waiting area
One of our therapist’s offices
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.
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