Therapy Costs & Insurance

In short: According to Erica Spartos, LMFT, EMDR therapy in San Francisco typically costs $200 to $300 for a standard session and $250 to $400 for the longer 75 to 90 minute sessions many EMDR clinicians use. Most experienced EMDR therapists in the city work out of network, so your real cost depends on your PPO benefits. With out-of-network reimbursement of 50 to 80 percent after your deductible, many clients pay far less than the full fee. A free consultation is the fastest

TL;DR: Most private practice therapists in San Francisco do not accept insurance directly. That does not mean insurance cannot help. If you have a PPO plan, you may be eligible to have 50 to 80 percent of session costs reimbursed through out-of-network billing. This post explains how that works, what to ask your insurer, and what the real number looks like once reimbursement is factored in. Erica Spartos, LMFT #81057, has maintained a private practice in San Francisco for nea