HARLEN BLACKSTONE, MA, LMHC
Licensed Psychotherapy - Relationship Counseling - Professional Consultation - EMDR

FEES & INSURANCE
I do not accept insurance for ongoing therapy that involves two or more participants, such as relationship or marital counseling. I can accept BCBSMA and UHC for individual therapy only. Excluding the two plans previously mentioned, I can accept nearly any plan that offers out-of-network benefits. Out-of-network insurance billing options are often available to offset the cost of individual and relationship counseling. Please inquire for individual confirmation.
I have included a resource here that offers critical insight regarding the burdensome & negative impacts of insurance entities on clients and providers alike. Whether you utilize benefits or private pay, informed consent remains critical.
If opting to pursue a private pay option for therapy, relationship counseling, or EMDR, please review information regarding standard and reduced sliding scale fees below:
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STANDARD SLIDING SCALE FEES:
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The slide below reflects a starting base and scales at an increase to reflect a pay-it-forward cap. Those with financial flexibility can choose to pay at an increase to support service seekers with ongoing economic and financial strain, in accessing openings on a significantly reduced rate tier.
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50 minutes individual therapy or EMDR: $160-185
55 minutes relationship counseling: $205-250
75 minutes relationship counseling: $250 flat rate fee
Professional Consultation for Individual Helping Professionals: $175 flat rate fee
Professional Consultation & Education for Organizations: Please Inquire Directly
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CHOOSING WHAT TO PAY ON A SLIDING SCALE:
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Placing oneself on a sliding scale determines the amount of reduced rate spaces a provider can make available for folks in need of lower session fees. For those with steady earned income, inherited wealth and/or familial financial support, please reference the articles linked below for determining how to appropriately place yourself on a sliding scale:
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Fees & Sliding Scale – Ride Free Fearless Money
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http://www.wortsandcunning.com/blog/sliding-scale
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REDUCED SLIDING SCALE FEES:
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For those who cannot afford the traditional cost of psychotherapy due to economic & financial strain, I welcome you to opt into a significantly reduced rate slot. Priority for these spaces will be given to BIPOC, and transgender/nonbinary people.
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Because reduced rate spaces tend to fill quickly, and remain occupied longer. I've constructed an ever-growing list of targeted resources to explore, which can be accessed here.
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