You deserve support that is thoughtful, intentional, and centered around your needs.

Therapy is an investment in your well-being, and understanding the financial side of care should feel as straightforward as possible.

Mending Forge Therapy & Wellness Center, LLC offers several payment options, including in-network insurance through Headway, out-of-network benefits, and private pay.

Option 1: A Insurance Through Headway

Mending Forge Therapy & Wellness Center, LLC is a private-pay practice and is not directly contracted with insurance companies.

I am individually credentialed with participating insurance plans through Headway, which provides a separate option for eligible clients who would like to use their in-network insurance benefits for therapy with me.

I currently participate through Headway with:

Aetna • Ascension • Carelon Behavioral Health • Cigna

When you choose to use insurance, eligibility, billing, and insurance claims are managed through Headway. Your individual cost will depend on your specific plan and benefits. Verification of benefits or an estimated cost does not guarantee coverage or payment.

 

Option 2: Out-of-Network Benefits

If your insurance plan includes out-of-network mental health benefits, you may be eligible for reimbursement for a portion of the cost of therapy provided through Mending Forge Therapy & Wellness Center LLC.

Your reimbursement and out-of-pocket responsibility will depend on your individual insurance plan, deductible, and benefits.
 

Option 3: Private Pay

You are always welcome to choose private-pay services through Mending Forge Therapy & Wellness Center, LLC.

Why Choose Private Pay?

Private pay can be a good fit for clients who prefer to receive therapy outside of the insurance process.

Some potential benefits include:
 

• More privacy from insurance involvement. When you choose private pay and do not submit claims for reimbursement, your treatment information does not need to be shared with an insurance company for claims processing.

• With private pay, insurance reimbursement requirements do not determine whether you can receive services.

• Greater flexibility in your care. Treatment decisions can be based on your individual needs and clinical recommendations rather than an insurance company's requirements for covered services.

• No insurance authorization or medical-necessity reviews. Private-pay services are not dependent upon an insurer authorizing treatment or determining whether continued treatment meets its requirements for reimbursement.

• Clear, predictable fees.You know the private-pay cost of your session without having to navigate changing deductibles, copays, coinsurance, or claim determinations.

Choosing private pay or using insurance is a personal decision. My goal is to provide clear information about your options so you can choose the payment pathway that works best for you.

Private pay services fees are listed below so you know what to expect before scheduling.

Not Sure Which Option Is Right for You?

You don't have to figure it all out before reaching out.

Schedule a FREE 20-minute consultation to learn more about services and the available payment options.

Therapy Service Fees with Provider:

Edith "Edie" Drysdale, LCSW  

Clinical Director

Initial Diagnostic Evaluation  
CPT Code: 90791 | $180

Individual Psychotherapy — 60 Minutes**  
CPT Code: 90837 | $150
Actual psychotherapy time: 53 minutes or longer

Individual Psychotherapy — 45 Minutes
CPT Code: 90834 | $125  
Actual psychotherapy time: 38–52 minutes

Individual Psychotherapy — 30 Minutes 
CPT Code: 90832 | $90  
Actual psychotherapy time: 16–37 minutes

Family Psychotherapy Without the Patient  
CPT Code: 90846 | $150

Family Psychotherapy With the Patient 
CPT Code: 90847 | $150

Session fees are based on the service provided and applicable CPT billing requirements. Individual psychotherapy codes are selected according to actual psychotherapy time.
 

Cancellation Fee

If you have not provided a 24-hour cancellation notice, you will be responsible for the full fee for the scheduled appointment . 

 

Communication

Communication responding to phone calls, emails, and text messages that last longer than 10 minutes will be prorated per minute based upon the provider’s defined fees, which are listed as follows: 

Clinical Director Per Minute-5.49

 

Court Involvement  

The Mending Forge Therapy & Wellness Center LLC requires that a contract for services rendered be signed before engaging in court proceedings, which includes record review, court preparation, communication with legal counsel and other parties privy to the case, and travel time. 

 

• A $2,000 retainer is due upfront, and the hourly fee will be applied to the retainer monies.

• The hourly fee for all court involvement for Edie Appleton is $250 per hour. 

• Should additional retainer monies be needed, therapist Edie Drysdale, LCSW will communicate this in writing.

• ​If the court date is cancelled before scheduled testimony, fees will not be reimbursed. This is due to the therapist clearing off their schedule to see clients to attend court.

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Record Request

$25 is due before the receipt of records

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Services for Professionals

Professional Learning Has a New Home

Looking for professional consultation, clinical learning, or training opportunities?

These services are offered through Unicorn Play Academy, founded and owned by Edith “Edie” Drysdale, LCSW, Owner & Clinical Director of Mending Forge Therapy & Wellness Center, LLC.

Professional Consultation | 60 Minutes | $150

Individual professional consultation provides a collaborative space to explore clinical questions, case conceptualization, treatment approaches, professional development, and the business of therapy.

Consultations are one-hour individual sessions designed to provide dedicated time for thoughtful discussion, professional perspective, and exploration of the topics most relevant to your needs.

Professional consultation is educational and collaborative in nature and does not constitute clinical supervision, psychotherapy, or legal advice.

Trainings & Workshops

Unicorn Play Academy offers engaging professional trainings and workshops designed for therapists and other helping professionals.

From scheduled live trainings to customized learning opportunities for organizations and teams, the focus is on practical, thoughtful education that professionals can bring back to their work.

Professional growth doesn’t have to feel disconnected from creativity. Unicorn Play Academy was created as a dedicated space for professional learning, consultation, practical resources, and a little personality along the way.

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Insurance & Reimbursement Disclaimer

Insurance coverage and benefits vary by plan and are determined by the client's insurance carrier. Mending Forge Therapy & Wellness Center, LLC and the provider cannot guarantee eligibility, coverage, reimbursement, claim approval, or the amount an insurance plan will pay for services.

For clients using in-network benefits through Headway, eligibility, benefit estimates, claims processing, and insurance billing are managed through Headway and the participating insurance plan. Copays, coinsurance, deductibles, and other financial responsibility are determined by the client's individual plan.

For clients choosing private pay and seeking out-of-network reimbursement, a superbill may be provided upon request. A superbill does not guarantee reimbursement. Acceptance of the superbill, determination of out-of-network benefits, and the amount of any reimbursement are determined solely by the client's insurance plan.

Verification of benefits, preauthorization, or an estimate of cost is not a guarantee of coverage or payment. Insurance benefits and claim determinations may change or differ from initial estimates.

Clients are encouraged to contact their insurance carrier or applicable billing platform directly with questions regarding coverage, benefits, deductibles, reimbursement, or financial responsibility. Clients remain responsible for charges not covered or reimbursed by their insurance plan in accordance with the applicable financial agreement and practice policies.