What the estimate is for
A Good Faith Estimate helps you understand the expected cost of services before beginning. It identifies the known session rate and the anticipated services being discussed so you can make a more informed financial decision.
It is especially relevant when insurance will not be used. John is private pay and does not bill insurance directly. The estimate gives both partners a common written reference for the expected financial commitment.
How the rate shapes the estimate
John's fee is $175 for a 50-minute couples session. The written estimate uses that flat rate along with the expected course of services known at the time it is prepared.
The first 30-minute consultation is free. No other fee or dollar amount is promised on this page. A straightforward rate makes the estimate easier to read, but it does not determine how long a couple will choose to continue.
An estimate is not a cap
A Good Faith Estimate is an estimate, not a cap, guarantee, or contract for a fixed total. The number of sessions may change as your goals, choices, and circumstances change.
John discusses progress openly rather than promising a particular duration. No counselor can guarantee how many sessions a couple will need or what the outcome will be.
Keep questions practical
If the estimate does not match what you understood, ask John about it before services continue. Clear questions about the rate, expected frequency, and any change in the plan are appropriate.
For full and current information about rights under the No Surprises Act, visit cms.gov. This page offers general information and does not restate every part of the law.
What a session actually looks like
The estimate does not change the clinical structure. Both partners attend a 50-minute telehealth session while physically in Texas, with the relationship and the pattern between you as the focus.
John works with couples only. He does not provide individual therapy, diagnosis-led treatment, assessment, or medication services.
Receiving the written estimate
John provides the written Good Faith Estimate before work begins for uninsured or self-pay clients as applicable. You can review it and ask questions about what it includes.
The free consultation is 30 minutes and can be used to clarify practical details. Keep the estimate with your own records and ask when anything about the expected course of services is unclear. The official federal source for additional detail is cms.gov.
Common Questions
Is the Good Faith Estimate a guaranteed total?
No. It is an estimate, not a cap or contract. The number of sessions can change based on your choices, goals, and circumstances.
Where can I read the full federal information?
Visit cms.gov for current, complete information about Good Faith Estimates and the No Surprises Act.
How long are sessions and what do they cost?
Sessions are 50 minutes and $175. The first 30-minute consultation is free. John works on a private-pay basis and does not bill insurance directly, though some couples have out-of-network benefits worth asking their plan about.
Take the Next Step
If any of this sounds like your relationship, the next step is a free 30-minute consultation. Both of you can meet John, ask what you want to ask, and decide together whether to schedule a first session. You can also call or text 817-381-0691.