Commercial: Aetna, ASR, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Blue Care Network (BCN), CareSource, HAP, McLaren Health Advantage, Medicare, Meritain, Optum, Priority Health, UMR, United Healthcare, and Varipro.

Medicaids: Blue Cross Complete (BCC) & McLaren

Private Pay RATES (NOT USING INSURANCE)

THERAPY:

INTAKE Session: $170

ROUTINE Session: $150

MEDICATION MANAGEMENT:

INTAKE Session: $200

ROUTINE Session: $100-130

• Routine follow-up sessions typically range from $100–$130, depending on the level of support and care needed at the time of your appointment
• Because mental health needs can vary over time, fees are based on the clinical complexity of each session — including medication changes, symptom severity, safety planning, and coordination with other providers.

  We are always happy to answer questions about pricing before your appointment.

INSURANCE INFORMATION

At GCS, we make every effort to ensure our process is as easy and comfortable for our clients as possible, as navigating insurance can be difficult. We acknowledge that dealing with insurance can be overwhelming, so we are providing you with some information related to certain insurance terms that you will need to know, along with a list of insurance companies that GCS is in-network with.

Deductible

Most non-Medicaid insurance plans will have some kind of deductible. If you have one, this means you may have to pay for your sessions at the allowed rate of your insurance company until your deductible is met. Each insurance company decides what it will pay GCS, so your expense will vary by insurance company and be based on your insurance company’s allowed amount.

GCS will provide you, via email and prior to your first session, an idea of what your current deductible is and what your typical out-of-pocket expense will be if your particular plan requires you to pay the deductible. Of course, these rates are subject to change and are not guaranteed; the only guarantee is when we receive an explanation of benefits from your insurance company detailing the “patient responsibility.” Most often, you will receive your explanation of benefits prior to us.

Copay

If your deductible is met for the year (deductibles reset at certain times of the year depending on your plan), then you may only owe your copay or coinsurance. A copay is a set dollar amount for a particular service, and coinsurance is a percentage of the allowed amount that the insurance will pay. So, depending on your copay or coinsurance, the amount you pay out of pocket can be different for mental health services compared to seeing your medical doctor.

Contact your insurance company

While we make every effort to provide you with the necessary cost information prior to your first appointment, the rates we provide are only an estimate. We encourage you, if you want to know the exact cost, to contact your insurance company prior to scheduling an appointment and asking what your “out of pocket” cost will be for “outpatient mental health services.”

Payment

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, MasterCard and Visa.

Cancellation Policy

If you cannot attend a session, please make sure you cancel at least 24 hours beforehand. Otherwise, you may be charged a cancellation fee.

Any Other Questions

Please contact us for any additional questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you!

Empowering Your Mental Health Journey With Integrated Care

Ready to feel better? We’re here to help.

At Giesken Counseling Services, we’ve created a welcoming, judgment-free space where your mental health journey begins with compassion and clarity. Our dedicated team of therapists and psychiatric nurse practitioners provides comprehensive support for your healing journey, whether you're looking for therapy, psychiatric services, or both.

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Serving Flint, Grand Blanc, Clarkston, and Rochester Hills, MI, we offer in-person and online telehealth to fit your life.

Secure HIPAA-compliant Online Telehealth is available for therapy and psychiatric services to all Michigan Residents.

• *Intake for psychiatric services MUST BE IN-PERSON.  After initial intake, online/telehealth appointments may be available if desired.

📞 Call us at (810) 626-5191 or fill out our contact form to ask a question, schedule your FREE 15-minute *THERAPY consultation, or book an appointment.

You don’t have to do this alone. Let’s take the first step together.