Sessions
Individual therapy
$100 · 45-minute session
Sessions are 45 minutes and are held virtually. I work with clients located anywhere in Maryland.
Initial consultation · Free
The first conversation is free. It’s a chance to ask questions, say what you’re looking for, and work out together whether I’m the right fit — with no expectation that you book anything afterwards.
Coverage
Insurance & superbills
I don’t bill insurance directly. If you have out-of-network mental health benefits, you may be able to seek reimbursement from your insurance company.
I provide superbills on request — an itemised receipt you submit to your insurer yourself. Coverage varies by plan and reimbursement is never guaranteed. Please contact your insurance provider before beginning services to confirm whether your plan provides out-of-network mental health benefits for services provided by an LCSW-C.
Before you start
How to find out what you’d get back
Out-of-network benefits are worth checking before you decide. Call the number on the back of your insurance card and ask these four questions:
- Do I have out-of-network outpatient mental health benefits?
- What is my out-of-network deductible, and how much of it have I met this year?
- What percentage of the session fee is reimbursed once the deductible is met?
- Is there a limit on the number of sessions per year?
Ask for CPT code 90834 (45-minute individual psychotherapy) when you call — it’s the code that will appear on your superbill. Plans differ widely, so the answer you get is the only one that matters.
Payment
How to pay
- Credit card
- Zelle
- Cash App
Scheduling
Cancellation policy
Cancel at least 24 hours ahead and there’s no charge.
Inside 24 hours, or a missed appointment, is charged at $50 — half the session fee. I’d always rather you tell me early than not at all.
Questions
Have questions about fees or payment?
If anything here is unclear, or the fee is the thing standing in your way, say so — write to mail@katelynnleisher.com. You should feel comfortable understanding the financial expectations before beginning therapy.