What will I actually pay?
Ask for the clinician’s intake fee, follow-up fee and session duration. If you plan to use insurance, confirm network status for that specific clinician and the expected cost under your plan.
SCOTTSDALE · PRACTICE COMPARISON
Different practices.
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Compare Scottsdale counseling practices by services, insurance and published fees. Start with the practical details, then ask the practice about the fit.
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Session lengths and clinician rates differ. A published self-pay fee is not an insurance copay. Confirm current rates, coverage and openings directly before booking.
| Practice & services | Insurance & payment | Published fees | Appointments & next step |
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| Live Well Counseling ↗ Individual, couples and family counseling for adults and adolescents; therapy intensives and Brainspotting are also listed. SourceChecked 2026-10-18 Independent coverage | Ruth Faucette lists Aetna, Optum and Cigna; Kayla Hoover lists Aetna. Private-pay superbills are available. Confirm your specific plan and clinician. SourceChecked 2026-10-18 | Ruth Faucette: $250 intake, $205 ongoing; Kayla Hoover: $140 intake, $125 ongoing. Session duration is not specified on the fees page; confirm directly. SourceChecked 2026-10-18 | Not confirmed; ask the practice directly. A consultation can be requested through the practice website or by phone. Confirm any consultation fee and appointment format. SourceChecked 2026-10-18 Read the practice guide → |
| MUV Counseling ↗ Adult counseling for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and life changes; CBT, ACT and Accelerated Resolution Therapy. SourceChecked 2026-10-18 Independent coverage | Contracts with a limited number of insurers; specific plans are not named on the fees page. Superbills may be arranged in advance. Confirm your plan directly. SourceChecked 2026-10-18 | Examples listed: $185 intake for 55–60 minutes; $165 for 45–50 minutes; $185 for 55–60 minutes. Longer visits cost more; ask about limited sliding-fee availability. SourceChecked 2026-10-18 | Scottsdale office, online, and walk-and-talk options. Confirm clinician eligibility and location requirements. SourceChecked 2026-10-18 The website offers a free consultation. Contact the office to confirm availability and format. SourceChecked 2026-10-18 Read the practice guide → |
| Pathways Counseling Services ↗ Individual, couples, family, child, teen and group counseling; EMDR and CBT. SourceChecked 2026-10-18 Affiliated with APT | Private pay; insurance is not accepted directly. Superbills available for possible out-of-network reimbursement; insurer determines benefits. SourceChecked 2026-10-18 | Not confirmed; ask the practice directly. | In-person counseling in Scottsdale and online therapy across Arizona. Confirm the clinician’s eligibility for your location. SourceChecked 2026-10-18 Free 15-minute consultation; confirm availability. SourceChecked 2026-10-18 Read the practice guide → |
| Scottsdale Counseling & Wellness ↗ Individual therapy; psychiatric care and medication management; intensive outpatient programs, including women’s programs. SourceChecked 2026-10-18 Independent coverage | Lists several in-network insurance plans; confirm your specific plan, clinician and benefits directly. SourceChecked 2026-10-18 | Self-pay: $140–$200; confirm the service, clinician and current rate directly. SourceChecked 2026-10-18 | Telehealth / online appointments; In-person appointments SourceChecked 2026-10-18 SCW describes a 15-minute introductory consultation to discuss your needs, scheduling, appointment format and insurance, and help identify a provider. Confirm availability directly. SourceChecked 2026-10-18 Read the practice guide → |
| Scottsdale Premier Counseling ↗ Individual, couples, teen/young adult and group therapy. Listed focus areas include body image, eating concerns, sexual health and relationships. SourceChecked 2026-10-18 Independent coverage | Does not process insurance. Clients may request superbills for possible out-of-network reimbursement; confirm benefits with the insurer. SourceChecked 2026-10-18 | The rates page lists $250 for 50-minute individual therapy and $275 for 50-minute couples or family therapy. Additional rates also appear; confirm the applicable clinician, service and fee before booking. SourceChecked 2026-10-18 | Not confirmed; ask the practice directly. Use the practice booking link or call the office to ask about starting care. A free consultation was not confirmed in the reviewed sources. SourceChecked 2026-10-18 Read the practice guide → |
BEFORE YOU BOOK
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Who will I meet with?
Ask which clinician works with your age group and goals, how they describe their approach, and whether you can discuss the fit before scheduling.
Will the logistics work?
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UNDERSTAND YOUR OPTIONS
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