If you don’t have insurance, or you’d rather not use it, you can still start therapy. MDW Counseling is a self-pay practice — I don’t bill insurance directly. Here’s how cost works, in plain terms.
How self-pay works
You pay at the time of your session through the online booking system. There’s no insurance authorization to wait on and no surprise bill from a plan later. Rates are discussed with you before you book, so you know what to expect.
Sliding scale
Reduced-fee appointments are available on a limited basis, subject to availability. If cost is a barrier, say so when you reach out — we’ll talk honestly about what works.
Good Faith Estimate
You’re entitled to a written Good Faith Estimate before you start, showing your expected costs in advance. It’s a federal protection for self-pay clients, and it means no guessing about what therapy will cost.
What about out-of-network reimbursement?
If your plan includes out-of-network benefits, you can request an itemized superbill after each session and submit it to your plan yourself. Whether your plan reimburses, and how much, depends on your plan — it’s worth checking your out-of-network benefits before you start. Reimbursement is never guaranteed.
What affects the cost?
Session type and length — individual, couples, or assessment sessions each have their own rate. We’ll confirm your rate before your first session, and your Good Faith Estimate puts it in writing.
Getting started
MDW Counseling serves adults and young people ages 16 and up, in person in Anderson, SC, and by telehealth across South Carolina. The practice focuses on trauma counseling, anxiety counseling, and relationship counseling, and court-ordered support is available on a case-by-case basis.
Book online at www.mdwcounseling.com, call 864-332-9514, or email cynthia@mdwcounseling.com. Office hours: Tue–Fri 4:00–7:00 PM, Sat 10:00 AM–2:00 PM. Office: 210 North McDuffie St. Suite 105, Anderson, SC 29621.
