This site is under construction — the information here may not reflect the real business, its owners, or its clients. Visit kate-bergman.com for correct information.

Investment · Private Pay · Ohio

What working together costs — and what it includes.

$215 per session

Sessions available in person in Beachwood, OH and via secure telehealth anywhere in Ohio. Payment is due at time of service. Major credit and debit cards, HSA, and FSA accepted.

What's the Difference Between Private Pay and Using Insurance?

Neither option is wrong — but they are genuinely different experiences of therapy, and most people are never shown the comparison.

Comparison of private pay and insurance-based therapy
What's involvedPrivate payInsurance-based
Clinical diagnosis requiredNoYes — required
Diagnosis on your permanent recordNoYes — permanent
Insurance company reviews your careNoYes — required for authorization
Session cap per yearNoneOften 20–40 sessions
Treatment plan controlled byYou + KateInsurance guidelines
HSA / FSA acceptedYesVaries by plan
Superbill for reimbursementYes — provided after each sessionN/A

How Does a Superbill Work?

A Superbill is a detailed receipt with everything your insurance company needs to process an out-of-network claim: service dates, codes, provider credentials, and the amount you paid. I provide one after each session — you submit it to your plan.

If your health plan includes out-of-network mental health benefits (common with PPO plans), you may be reimbursed for a meaningful portion of each session. To find out what your plan covers, call the member services number on the back of your insurance card and ask: “What are my out-of-network mental health benefits for outpatient psychotherapy, CPT code 90837?”

A Note on MedMutual

Select MedMutual plans are accepted for clients whose circumstances make insurance the right fit. You’re welcome to ask about this during your free consultation — we’ll figure out together what makes sense for your situation.

Questions about the investment? Just ask.

The free consultation is exactly the place to talk through rates, reimbursement, and fit — with no pressure attached.

Consultations happen by phone or secure video · In-person sessions in Beachwood · Telehealth across Ohio