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Payment / Insurance

We are in-network with BCBS, Blue Choice, UnitedHealthCare/Optum (UHC), Aetna Behavioral Health, Cigna/EverNorth, and NIU Student Insurance. Not all therapists are in-network with listed insurance providers, please contact us for verification. If applicable, your co-payment &/or deductible is due at the time of service.  Healthcare Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA) are accepted.

If we are not in-network with your insurance provider or you have an HMO plan, you may be eligible for partial reimbursement through your out-of-network benefits. Superbills are available upon request. Our standard private pay rate is $150 per hour.

Loveland Therapy Fund Vouchers are accepted, more information can be found here https://thelovelandfoundation.org/therapy-fund/

Requests for appointments &/or information will be returned within 48 hours unless otherwise stated. Submitting an inquiry form is preferred, however we can also be reached at hello@melissacarlsoncounseling.com or (815) 516-5001

Algonquin office: 2200 Huntington Dr N, Algonquin IL 60102 (by appointment only)

fax (815) 356-7139