Frequently Asked Questions

10031 Old Ocean City Blvd Unit 102 Berlin, MD 21811.

Catharsis Counseling is at the Berlin Professional Center. The office is on the first floor, is ADA friendly, and has a large parking lot.

$170 for 90-minute initial session/diagnostic evaluation

$160 for 75-minute couples or family session

$150 for 60-minute individual session

Catharsis counseling accepts FSA/HSA cards and credit or debit cards. Your service will be billed with in 48 hours from the date of service.

If your insurance plan includes out-of-network benefits, you may submit for reimbursement. Payment is expected in full to Catharsis Counseling within 48 hours of the date of service. You will be provided with an itemized list (aka superbill) to submit to your insurance company. It is the client’s responsibility to handle reimbursement.

Please keep in mind that sex therapy is not reimbursed by most insurance companies. Couples counseling may be, only if, a psychiatric diagnosis is given to one of the partners and the company considers couples therapy “medically necessary” for the treatment of that diagnosis.

It’s often easiest to call your insurance company. You can find their number on your insurance card. During your call, keep your insurance card on hand as well as information about the primary insured and the employer.

You can use this worksheet to help you get all the information you need.

Some clients choose not to use their insurance due to: increased risk of the loss of your privacy of your health information; permanent records that are created with insurance companies which can impact certain jobs, access to health care, or some kinds of health or life insurance; and the necessity of of providing a psychiatric diagnosis to your insurance representative in order to determine the “medical necessity” of your therapy. Please keep in mind, your insurance company may limit the number of sessions you may have and the kinds of services you receive.