Fees & Payments
Fees:
Individual, Couples, and Family Counseling
FREE 30-minute phone consultation
In-office or telephone counseling available. (Telephone counseling is not typically covered by insurance so please inquire with your provider if interested in this service).
$120 per 45-minute initial consultation session (up to 60 min)
$120 per 45-minute on-going session
Sliding scale and reduced fee package prepayment options available. See below.
Group Counseling
6-8 participants each group $60 per 90 minute group session
- When you sign up for a group, you are committing to attending 4-8 group sessions, depending on the group (one per week excluding holidays). Continuity of membership is important for group trust and confidentiality.
- If you do not attend a session without 48 hours cancellation notice, you are still responsible for payment.
- Some insurance plans will cover group therapy. Please check with your insurance company if you would like to use your benefits.
- If you are not seeking reimbursement through your insurance company, you have the option of prepaying for all sessions at once and will receive a discount of $10 per session. You may also pay for half at a time with a discount of $5/session. Otherwise, the regular session fee applies if paid individually or if reimbursed through health insurance.
Psychological Testing
Please see the psychological assessment page for more information on what is included. This is based on an hourly fee of $120/hr. Psychological testing is often not covered by insurance; however, CVL offers a competitive fee structure and tailors the testing to your needs and budget. Using a standard, minimum battery of tests:
- ADHD testing starts at $1140
- Learning Disorders testing (a.k.a. Learning Disabilities) starts at $1260
- Advanced Personality testing starts at $1500
Depending on your needs or what initial testing reveals, the number and types of tests may differ for you in comparison to another client. If more testing is necessary to make a concrete diagnosis, you and Dr. Griffiths will discuss this and any additional, associated costs before additional testing takes place. Together you both will make a decision about further testing.
Additional Fees
For individual and couples appointments, CVL charges a Late Cancellation / No Show fee equal to your contracted rate with a minimum of $60. Late cancellations are considered less than 48 hours notice. If another client fills your time slot, you would not be charged. For groups, CVL charges a Late Cancellation fee of $20.00 with less than 48 hours notice and a $30.00 fee for No-Shows.
Please note that bounced checks will require a $30 fee in addition to the original payment amount.
Dr. Griffiths charges $200.00/hour, if called to Court or for other legal / forensic matters, including travel time to Court and Court preparation time. This also includes forensic assessments.
Balances not paid after 90 days are subject to an interest rate of up to 2%/month on the balance. This charge is calculated to the balance that is more than 90 days old at the first of each month.
Payment Options:
Cash and personal checks are acceptable forms of payment. Please make checks payable to Center for Valued Living, PLLC. Receipts are gladly provided upon request. Credit card payments (Visa, Master Card, and Discover) are also accepted at no additional charge to you. This can be done at the beginning of each session or periodically during the month, after services have been rendered. If you choose to pay by credit card, please fill out the Credit Card Agreement Form to have CVL automatically bill your credit card on a one time or continuous basis after services for the month have been rendered. It is suggested that you fill this out in person or "snail mail" it rather than email it for your own protection as email is not always a safe form of communication.
Sliding Scale Option:
If you do not have insurance or are struggling financially, a sliding scale arrangement may be possible. This can be discussed during your phone consultation session. This option is only available for a select few clients who demonstrate financial hardship and is for a short duration, usually about 8-10 consecutive weeks. After that time period, a continuation of the sliding scale benefit is not guaranteed. Please also note that when utilizing any fee discounts, these fees are not eligible for insurance reimbursement, as per the law. To request a sliding scale fee, please refer to and fill out the Sliding Scale Fee Application. All fees are due at the time of service, including use of the Sliding Scale option.