Fees & Insurance

Transparent Pricing. No Surprises.

At The Arbit Center, we believe you deserve to know exactly what to expect — including the cost of care. Below you'll find our full fee schedule, an explanation of how out-of-network benefits work, and everything you need to make the most of your investment in your mental health.

We Are an
Out-of-Network Practice

We are an out-of-network (OON) provider, which means you pay for services at the time of your appointment and we provide you with a superbill — an itemized receipt — that you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement.

Many of our clients are surprised to learn that their out-of-network benefits cover a meaningful portion of their care. We encourage you to contact your insurance provider before your first appointment to understand your benefits.

Why out-of-network?

Being out-of-network allows us to offer longer appointment times, a wider range of providers, and care that isn't dictated by insurance requirements. Our clinicians can focus entirely on what's right for you — not what an insurance company approves.

How OON Benefits Work

Understanding Your Out-of-Network Benefits

If you have a PPO or POS insurance plan, there's a good chance you have out-of-network mental health benefits — meaning your insurance may reimburse you for a portion of our fees even though we don't bill them directly. Here's how it works:

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Our Fee Schedule

ServiceFee
New Patient Initial Psychotherapy Evaluation (60 minutes) $315
Follow-Up Psychotherapy (16–60 minutes) $160–$290
ServiceFee
New Patient Psychiatric Diagnostic Interview Examination $575
Follow-Up Individual Psychiatric (30–60 minutes) $285–$575

Good Faith Estimate

Under the No Surprises Act, you have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost before you receive services.

As an out-of-network provider, we are committed to full transparency about the cost of your care. Before your first appointment, we will provide you with a written Good Faith Estimate that includes:

•     The expected cost of your services based on your treatment plan

•     The CPT codes associated with your planned services

•     Any known additional costs related to your care

You have the right to dispute a bill if the final charge is more than $400 above your Good Faith Estimate. For more information about your rights, visit: cms.gov/nosurprises.