How much do you charge?

I offer 50-minute virtual and in-person individual therapy sessions for $120/session. I also offer a $60 per 50-minute session rate on Open Path. Open Path is a site that aims to make therapy services accessible to people who are under-insured. Please reach out if you have any questions about the Open Path process: sara@saralocapscyhotherapy.com.

Do you take insurance?

I do not take insurance. I can provide clients superbills to submit to their insurance for out of network care. I am also not a Medicaid or Medicare provider, thus cannot work with clients who have these insurances.

Do you provide in-person or virtual sessions?

I offer both in-person and virtual sessions. I hold in-person sessions February through October to avoid a lot of in-person contact during the height of the flu, RSV, and COVID seasons. In-person sessions are held at my office in North Boulder close to Amante Coffee (Uptown Broadway location). There is free street parking and a bus stop nearby. I do offer virtual therapy sessions year-round. In accordance with state regulations, clients must be physically present in the state of Colorado for virtual sessions.

what can i expect from my first appointment?

The first official appointment is scheduled after the 25-minute consultation call. It’s different than a typical session in that it’s process and paperwork heavy. The intention of the session is to align expectations, empower you with choice, and meet legal and ethical requirements. We will review the paperwork and questionnaire you completed before the appointment, square up your preferred payment process, discuss your goals more in-depth, and with the time remaining, dive into whatever is coming up for you.

how do i choose a therapist for me?

Taking the time to find a good fit in therapy is worth it. Research has shown that clients who experience positive outcomes from therapy say the relationship was one of the most important factors. This is why it’s important to do the consults. Be aware of your bodily experience during the consult. Do you feel safe? Do you feel held? The qualities in a therapist that create these feelings for you are very subjective and individual. There are also tons of online questionnaires specifically created for consults (also oriented around specific marginalized, intersectional identities) that you can pull from to help you find that fit. If you are struggling to find a therapist who can hold your identities, Inclusive Therapists also has a list of communities and therapist directories that are justice, equity, liberation, and intersectionality centered: https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/resources.

Reach out to me with questions or to schedule a 25-minute consultation.

do You OFFER 24/7 CRISIS SUPPORT?

I do not offer 24/7 crisis support. Colorado Crisis Services offers text (“TALK” to 38255), phone (1-844-493-8255), and in-person crisis support. If you or someone you know is experiencing a life-threatening crisis, call 911. For BIPOC, neurodivergent, disabled, and other marginalized people, be aware that police mental health crisis co-response teams (e.g. CIRT in Boulder), officer training, and other resources vary in each city. You can always reach out to your support network to have someone present and advocating for you when you call the police.

what is a GOOd faith estimate?

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services.

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services. You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service.

If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.

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