Session Rates

Providing accessible mental health is important to us. Each of our therapists have a set rate and hold a limited number of spots for sliding scale appointments. Please inquire if you are having a financial hardship and need a reduced fee.

Please inquire directly for Melody Wright, LMFT’s fees

**Sessions are weekly. Additional or longer sessions may be available upon request.

Do you take my insurance?

Life by Design Therapy is an out-of-network provider.  Each month we can provide you with a superbill (itemized receipt for services) to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. Because insurance plans very, please call your insurance company to get all of the details about out-of-network coverage and reimbursement rates.  While reimbursement rates vary, you may be able to get reimbursed up to 70-80% of your session costs.     

I spoke with my insurance company and would like to use my out-of-network benefits.  What do I do now?

Great!  Please go to our Get Started page to schedule your first appointment. 

When Do I Pay for Sessions?

Payment is due at the beginning of each session.  Life by Design Therapy accepts cash, check, and credit card payments.

How Do I Get Reimbursed from my insurance company?

Because plans vary, please make sure to get the specifics about reimbursements from your insurance provider.  To assist with reimbursement, Life by Design Therapy will provide you will a monthly statement, which will include information about your sessions and fees paid.  This statement is called a superbill, which you will use to submit to your insurance company and any reimbursements should go directly to you.

Do I need a mental health diagnosis to use my out-of-network benefits?

Deciding to use insurance is a very personal choice.  A mental health diagnosis will be required to get reimbursed for your therapy fees.  Feel free to discuss the pros and cons about getting a mental health diagnosis with your therapist at Life by Design Therapy if you are on the fence and need additional support making this decision. 

Ready to get started? Contact us today!

Phone

(510) 646-0046

email

hello@lifebydesigntherapy.com

Locations

Berkeley Office
2140 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley CA 94704

Richmond Office
3150 Hilltop Mall Road, Richmond, CA 94806 

our office is open by appointment only. each therapist sets their own schedule. please note our regular business hours below.

hours

M-F 8a–8p
Sa-Sun 9a–7p

cancellation policy

If you need to reschedule or cancel an appointment, please provide at least a full 48-hours’ notice.  Your full session fee will be charged for any session that is missed or cancelled without the requested notice.