Frequently Asked Questions

Consistency brings the best results.

Most therapy clients come weekly or bi-weekly in the initial phase of their treatment. Committing to and prioritizing that time is ideal at a cadence that can be most consistently maintained.

Occasionally, people attend therapy more often, and may come twice per week for a period of time. Others prefer less frequent or longer/shorter sessions. Many reduce session frequency once their lives improve.

The private pay fee per clinical hour is $225, or $337.50 for an 80-minute session.

Sliding scale fees are available for all services. They start at $150 per clinical hour. If you would like to request a sliding scale fee due to financial constraints, please don’t hesitate to ask and/or note this on your contact form. There are a limited number of sliding scale slots available.

Dr. Prato is not currently in-network with any insurance plans by choice. This gives you greater privacy, flexibility, and control over your treatment. Without the need for insurance involvement, therapy sessions remain confidential, as insurance companies typically require diagnoses to justify coverage. This can foster a more open and trusting therapeutic relationship and allow for a more personalized and effective treatment plan.

All Major credit cards (including HSA/FSA cards) are accepted.

Please know that Dr. Prato reserves your scheduled appointment time specifically for you.

Clients who do not notify Dr. Prato of missed appointments within 24 hours are financial responsible for a no-show fee ($75) or a late-cancellation fee ($40).

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your care will cost you over the course of one (1) year.

Healthcare providers are required to provide an estimate of the cost of one (1) year of services to patients who either do not have insurance, or who are not using insurance.

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services and may request one at any time during the course of your care. One will be provided to you by Dr. Prato on an annual basis otherwise.

If you receive an invoice that is at least $400 greater than is outlined in your Good Faith Estimate, you are permitted to dispute the infoice.

For questions, or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises

The quick answer is that it depends.

Participation in therapy can range from just a few sessions to multiple months. It is recommended you discuss any preferences you may have upon meeting Dr. Prato.

Some clients maintain attendance in therapy for a few years, as they benefit from ongoing or intermittent support.

Others use therapy for a period of time, take breaks, return as they need, or participate in some booster or tune-up sessions.

There are no right or wrong ways to engage in therapy, and there are many options and flexibility depending on what works best for you.