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I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation before our first session. After that, if we choose to continue our work together, 50-minute individual sessions are $175.00 per session.

I offer in-person and teletherapy sessions. If you have not received a COVID-19 vaccine, I would encourage you to consider Telehealth while we are in the midst of the pandemic; otherwise, I would love to welcome you to The Porch Swing KC office.

I love speaking to groups and presenting on a variety of topics. You can learn more on the About Carrie page or fill out the contact form to get in touch and share specifics about your group or event.

The Porch Swing KC does not accept insurance. There are several benefits to private pay — primarily, a greater level of privacy and control over your treatment. When a therapy session is billed through insurance, the insurance company often requires detailed documentation about your mental health including a diagnosis and updates regarding your progress. Some clients I work with do not meet criteria for a mental health diagnosis and some would prefer to have the details of their mental health treatment separate from their insurance/medical record. Further, insurance companies often limit the number of sessions they will pay for and restrict the therapeutic techniques which can be utilized during the treatment process. Depending on your benefits, private pay rates may be lower than insurance co-pays. Please check with your insurance provider for specifics.

The Porch Swing KC is an Out of Network (OON) provider, which means I am able to provide you with a monthly Superbill detailing the payments you have made for therapy sessions. You may be able to submit this document to your insurance company for partial reimbursement of therapy services. Please contact your insurance company directly for information regarding your eligibility and reimbursement rates. Please be aware that a mental health diagnosis is required to be provided to your insurance company for reimbursement if you utilize this option.

You are always welcome to email me service-related questions at carrie.soper@theporchswingkc.com. If you’d like to talk more before deciding to book your first therapy session, I always offer one free 15-minute free consultative phone call before beginning the client relationship.