203-848-0131
angelina@angelinamicelilcsw.com
ANXIETY & TRAUMA THERAPIST · FAIRFIELD COUNTY, CT · SOUTHPORT
Fees & Investment
Therapy isn't just talking. It's the rare space where you can pause, untangle what's been weighing on you, and finally (finally!) exhale.
This work is sacred, and it asks something real of you. Not just financially, but also emotionally. It's a commitment to finally give yourself the care you so freely give to everyone else.
I'm honored to be part of that.
My Current Rates
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$275 for Initial Session
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$250 for all ongoing sessions (50 minutes)
I accept cash, checks, and all major credit cards (including your FSA/HSA card).
Sessions are held weekly for most clients, particularly in early treatment, to build momentum and get you results faster.
Have questions before you commit? Reach out here - I would be happy to answer them.
Why I'm Private Pay, and Why It Benefits You
I don't work with insurance companies, and that's a deliberate choice that protects you.
When insurance is involved, your treatment isn't just between us. Insurance companies can dictate how long your sessions are, decide when your coverage stops (yes, even if our work isn't finished), and they require a formal diagnosis after your very first session. That diagnosis becomes part of your permanent record and can affect your premiums or eligibility for life insurance down the road.
They also have the right to request your session notes and treatment records at any time they want.
When you work with me privately, none of that applies. Your records stay between us unless you specifically want them shared. There's no outside voice deciding when you've had "enough" therapy. And there's no diagnosis required unless it's clinically meaningful and something you want.
You get therapy on your terms. That's the whole point.
Out-of-Network Reimbursement
Many clients with PPO insurance plans are eligible for partial reimbursement for out-of-network therapy. Upon request, I can provide monthly superbills - itemized receipts you can submit directly to your insurance company. Depending on your plan, you may be reimbursed for 40–80% of session costs. I would recommend calling the member services number on your insurance card and asking about your out-of-network mental health benefits before we begin if this is something that interests you.