Thank you for considering Be BOLD Psychology and Consulting. We know that finding a therapist, understanding therapy costs, and figuring out insurance can feel like a lot before you have even had your first appointment. We want the process to be as transparent and easy to navigate as possible.
Be BOLD Psychology and Consulting is a private-pay mental health practice offering LGBTQIA+ affirming, neurodivergent-affirming, and trauma-informed therapy and psychological services.
We offer:
- In-person therapy in Durham, NC
- Virtual therapy throughout North Carolina
- Online therapy in South Carolina and Virginia, depending on clinician licensure
- Telehealth services in 42+ PSYPACT states, when applicable
- Individual therapy
- Couples, relationship, and family therapy
- EMDR therapy and EMDR intensives
- Therapy intensives
- Virtual group therapy
- Psychological and diagnostic evaluations
- Forensic and court-ordered evaluations
- Walk-and-talk therapy with select clinicians in Durham, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and Brier Creek
We are a private-pay practice with immediate availability and a diverse team of talented clinicians ready to help you get connected to care.
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Is Be BOLD Psychology In-Network With Insurance?
Be BOLD Psychology and Consulting is an out-of-network, private-pay mental health practice.
Being an out-of-network practice gives our clinicians greater flexibility to collaborate with you about your care rather than allowing an insurance company to determine the length, frequency, or focus of therapy. We create a treatment plan that works for you and your needs, including the session length that fits your goals, schedule, and budget best. We are proud to offer therapy sessions ranging from 30 minutes up to four- or five-hour intensives, if that is what you need!
For many clients, private-pay therapy can also provide greater privacy because therapy claims are not automatically being submitted to a health insurance company. Unless you opt-in to requesting and submitting a superbill, your insurance company will have no knowledge of any diagnosis information or treatment plan.
However, out-of-network does not always mean your insurance will pay nothing.
Some insurance plans include out-of-network mental health benefits that reimburse a portion of eligible therapy costs after you meet your out-of-network deductible. Coverage varies significantly by plan.
When applicable, we can provide documentation, known as a superbill, that you may submit to your insurance company for potential out-of-network reimbursement. We offer superbills for individual therapy and group therapy services. Please note we do not offer superbills for couples and relationship therapy, therapy intensives, or psychological evaluations.
Questions to Ask Your Insurance Company
Before beginning therapy, consider asking:
- Does my plan include out-of-network outpatient mental health benefits?
- What is my out-of-network deductible, and how much of it have I met?
- After meeting my deductible, what percentage of an out-of-network therapy session is reimbursed?
- Is there a maximum allowable amount for CPT codes 90791, 90837, 90834, or 90832?
- Are telehealth mental health sessions eligible for out-of-network reimbursement?
- Are there limits on the number of mental health sessions I can receive?
- Do I need a referral or prior authorization?
- How do I submit a superbill for reimbursement?
For help getting started, email info@beboldpsychnc.com or call/text 919-525-1873.
Therapy Rates and Fees
Our fees reflect clinician education and experience, session length, type of service, and the time and resources required to provide thoughtful, individualized care.
Our clinicians intentionally maintain balanced caseloads and participate in ongoing education, consultation, and professional development. This supports the specialized care our community comes to us for, including LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy, neurodivergent-affirming therapy, Autistic affirming therapy, ADHD therapy, relationship therapy, and trauma-informed therapy. Additionally, our fees are based on data from Fair Health Consumer, ensuring they are in line with local averages.
We also recognize that private-pay therapy is a significant financial investment. Each clinician maintains a limited number of sliding-scale and pay-what-you-can openings. Please contact us to ask about current availability.
Individual Therapy Fees
Initial Individual Therapy Intake
60-minute initial intake assessment
Doctoral-level clinician: $285
Master’s-level clinician: $245
90-minute initial intake assessment
Doctoral-level clinician: $425
Master’s-level clinician: $365
Individual Psychotherapy
90-minute individual therapy session
Doctoral-level clinician: $340
Master’s-level clinician: $300
75-minute individual therapy session
Doctoral-level clinician: $285
Master’s-level clinician: $245
60-minute individual therapy session
Doctoral-level clinician: $225
Master’s-level clinician: $195
45-minute individual therapy session
Doctoral-level clinician: $200
Master’s-level clinician: $165
30-minute individual therapy session
Doctoral-level clinician: $160
Master’s-level clinician: $140
Our individual therapy services may be available as in-person therapy in South Durham, NC or virtual therapy in North Carolina, depending on your clinician. Eligible providers may also offer online therapy in South Carolina and Virginia or telehealth services across participating PSYPACT states.
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Couples, Relationship, and Family Therapy Fees
We welcome couples, partners, polycules, families, chosen families, and people in relationships of many structures and identities.
Our affirming relationship therapists support LGBTQIA+ clients, neurodivergent couples and relationships, mixed-neurotype relationships, and people navigating communication, intimacy, conflict, transitions, and other relationship concerns.
Relationship and Family Therapy Intake
60-minute initial intake
Doctoral-level clinician: $300
Master’s-level clinician: $260
90-minute initial intake
Doctoral-level clinician: $450
Master’s-level clinician: $390
Couples, Relationship, and Family Therapy Sessions
90-minute session
Doctoral-level clinician: $375
Master’s-level clinician: $315
75-minute session
Doctoral-level clinician: $315
Master’s-level clinician: $265
60-minute session
Doctoral-level clinician: $250
Master’s-level clinician: $210
45-minute session
Doctoral-level clinician: $225
Master’s-level clinician: $190
Please note that we do not provide superbills for couples, relationship, or family therapy. Contact our team if you have questions about payment or reimbursement.
EMDR Therapy in Durham, NC and Online
Be BOLD offers EMDR therapy online and in person in Durham, North Carolina for clients who may benefit from this trauma-informed approach.
75-minute EMDR session: $275
90-minute EMDR session: $325
We also offer EMDR intensives for clients interested in doing deeper or more concentrated work over a longer period of time. Contact us to discuss whether an EMDR intensive may fit your needs.
Therapy Intensives
Sometimes one traditional therapy hour at a time is not the format that best fits the work you want to do.
Be BOLD offers extended individual and relationship therapy intensives that provide more time to focus on specific goals without needing to stop at the end of a traditional weekly session.
Individual Therapy Intensive
Intensive intake: $400
Intensive therapy: $325 per hour
Relationship Therapy Intensive
Intensive intake: $400 per person
Intensive therapy: $350 per hour
Contact us for additional information about intensive structure, scheduling, and whether this service may be a good fit. You can also learn a bit more about our Intensives below:
What Are Therapy Intensives, and Are They Right For You?
Group Therapy Fees
Group therapy can provide connection, shared understanding, and therapeutic support at a lower cost than traditional individual therapy.
Our virtual groups vary throughout the year and may include groups created specifically for LGBTQIA+ folks, Autistic folks, ADHDers, neurodivergent adults, adolescents, grief and loss, and people navigating particular life experiences or transitions.
Current standard group fees include:
45-minute parent/teen group intake: $195
30-minute adult group intake: $150
60-minute group therapy session: $75
Sliding-scale and pay-what-you-can options may be available for particular groups.
Psychological Evaluations in Durham, NC and Online
Our licensed psychologists provide comprehensive, neurodivergent-affirming psychological evaluations in Durham, NC, along with virtual components when clinically and legally appropriate.
Rather than using a one-size-fits-all testing battery, we select assessment measures based on the referral question and your individual needs. Our goal is not simply to provide a diagnosis. We want the evaluation process to help you better understand yourself and leave you with meaningful, personalized recommendations for moving forward.
Our psychological evaluation services may include assessment related to:
- ADHD
- Autism and Autistic identity
- Diagnostic clarification
- Anxiety and mood concerns
- Trauma
- Personality and psychological functioning
- Cognitive functioning
- Substance use
- Accommodations and Supports
Current Psychological Evaluation Fees
Please email us to get a better sense of what might be the best fit for you. Below is only a partial listing, and the final price may be dependent on your needs.
Comprehensive Neuroaffirming Psychodiagnostic Evaluation
Adult: $2,200 | Minor: $3,000
Comprehensive Neuroaffirming Psychodiagnostic and Psychoeducational Evaluation (most popular)
Adult: $3,600 | Minor: $4,000
Psychoeducational Evaluation (IQ/Achievement only)
Adult: $2,000 | Minor: $2,000
Substance Use Evaluation
Adult: $1,800 | Minor: $2,000
Full Psychological + Substance Abuse Evaluation
Adult: $3,200 | Minor: $3,600
Pre-Film Mental Health Evaluation for participants in competition or reality shows
Email drbate@beboldpsychnc.com for more information.
Evaluation pricing varies according to the referral question, testing required, records involved, and complexity of the evaluation. Contact our team and tell us what you are hoping to better understand. We can help determine which evaluation service best fits your needs.
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Forensic and Court-Ordered Psychological Evaluations in NC and PSYPACT States
Be BOLD also provides forensic psychological evaluations and court-ordered evaluations in North Carolina.
Several of our doctoral-level clinicians have experience with court-involved services, including psychological evaluations, substance use evaluations, mental health evaluations in the context of child custody, parental capacity evaluations, capacity to stand trial, mental state and diminished capacity evaluations, psychosexual evaluations and sex offense-specific evaluations, and other specialized referral questions.
Forensic evaluations are different from therapy. The evaluator's role is to provide an objective, evidence-informed assessment relevant to the referral question.
Because forensic cases vary considerably in complexity and scope, contact our evaluation team to discuss the specific referral or provide the applicable court order.
Learn More About Forensic and Court-Ordered Evaluations
For evaluation referrals or questions, email referrals@beboldpsychnc.com.
Letters for Gender-Affirming Procedures
We are proud to offer letters for gender-affirming procedures on a pay-what-you-can basis.
Our goal is to reduce unnecessary financial barriers for transgender, nonbinary, gender-diverse, and other clients seeking gender-affirming medical care.
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Sliding-Scale and Lower-Cost Therapy Options
We recognize that private-pay therapy is not financially accessible to everyone.
Depending on clinician and service availability, Be BOLD may offer:
- Sliding-scale therapy openings
- Pay-what-you-can services
- Lower-cost group therapy
- Pay-what-you-can letters for gender-affirming procedures
We are also grateful to be well-connected to several fantastic practices that do accept insurance. We are always glad to explore our referral spreadsheet and provide you a referral to a colleague who may be in-network and a better fit for your overall needs.
Email info@beboldpsychnc.com to ask about currently available sliding-scale or lower-cost options.
Payment and Cancellation Policy
We accept major credit cards, debit cards, and HSA/FSA cards. A valid payment method must be kept on file before services begin. Intakes and future sessions will be canceled until a valid payment method is on file. Likewise, if a balance is due, sessions are paused until the balance is collected.
We require 48 hours' notice for cancellations. Sessions cancelled with less than 48 hours' notice will be charged the full session fee.
Appointments can be cancelled by email, text, or through your client portal.
Need Help Affording Therapy?
If you’re from a historically marginalized community, you may qualify for therapy vouchers or funding assistance. Here are some resources:
- A Therapist Like Me Voucher Program
- Providing Access to Trans Healthcare
- Loveland Therapy Fund
- Black Mental Health Fund
- BIPOC Therapy Fund
- Mental Health Fund for QTBIPOC
We also work with colleagues who accept insurance or offer low-cost services. Email us for additional resources and support.
Accessibility and Equity-Based Community Referrals
Sometimes we are not the right fit. Sometimes the service you need is outside our scope. Sometimes our private-pay rates simply do not work for your budget.
We still want to help you move forward.
We strive to increase access to specialized, inclusive mental health services. When possible, we connect people with trusted community providers, including inclusive therapists who accept insurance and clinicians or practices offering lower-cost or sliding-scale services.
Please email info@beboldpsychnc.com, and our team will do our best to help you identify additional options.
Ready to Get Started?
We currently offer private-pay therapy with immediate availability.
You can meet with us in person at our South Durham, North Carolina office or connect virtually with eligible clinicians through online therapy in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and 42+ PSYPACT states when applicable.
Whether you are seeking LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy, Autistic affirming therapy, ADHD therapy, trauma-informed therapy, relationship therapy, EMDR, or psychological evaluation services, our goal is to make getting connected to a real human as straightforward as possible.
Call or text: 919-525-1873
Email: info@beboldpsychnc.com
Good Faith Estimate
Under the federal No Surprises Act, clients who do not have insurance or who are not using insurance to pay for their care have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate explaining the expected cost of non-emergency health care services.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of scheduled non-emergency services. You may ask us for a Good Faith Estimate before scheduling a service.
If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you may have the right to dispute the bill.
Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.
Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy Fees and Insurance
How much does therapy cost at Be BOLD Psychology and Consulting?
Therapy fees vary based on clinician level, session length, and type of therapy. Standard 60-minute individual therapy is currently $225 with a doctoral-level clinician or $195 with a master’s-level clinician. Individual therapy sessions ranging from 30 to 90 minutes are available, and sliding-scale or pay-what-you-can openings may be available with select clinicians.
Does Be BOLD Psychology accept insurance?
Be BOLD Psychology and Consulting is a private-pay, out-of-network mental health practice. We do not bill insurance directly. Depending on the service and your insurance plan, you may be able to submit documentation for partial out-of-network reimbursement. We recommend contacting your insurance company before beginning services to understand your specific benefits.
Do you offer in-person therapy in Durham, NC?
Yes. We offer in-person therapy in Durham, NC, along with psychological evaluation services. Our Durham office provides an affirming option for people seeking LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy, neurodivergent-affirming therapy, ADHD therapy, Autistic affirming therapy, relationship therapy, and trauma-informed therapy in Durham and the greater Triangle area.
Do you offer virtual therapy outside North Carolina?
Yes, depending on the clinician and service. We provide virtual therapy throughout North Carolina, and eligible clinicians may provide online therapy in South Carolina and Virginia. Eligible psychologists may also provide telepsychology to clients located in participating PSYPACT states. Because interstate eligibility varies by provider and jurisdiction, contact us and tell us where you will be physically located during sessions so we can determine your options.
Do you offer sliding-scale or more affordable therapy options?
Yes. Depending on clinician availability, Be BOLD maintains a limited number of sliding-scale and pay-what-you-can therapy openings. Lower-cost virtual group therapy may also be available, and letters for gender-affirming procedures are offered on a pay-what-you-can basis. If our current services are outside your budget, we will do our best to connect you with inclusive community resources.
