No Surprises Act
Your right to a Good Faith Estimate
You are entitled to know what care will cost before you begin.
What the Law Gives You
Under the federal No Surprises Act, people who are uninsured, or who have insurance but are choosing not to use it, have the right to a good faith estimate of the expected cost of their care. That applies here. I am an out-of-network therapist, so most people I work with fall squarely into this group.
What You Will Get From Me
I will give you a written estimate before your first session, and again any time you ask for one. Sessions are $250 for 50 minutes, so the estimate is usually simple arithmetic on the number of sessions we expect, along with any related costs we can foresee.
If our plan changes — you want to meet more often, or we finish sooner than expected — the estimate can be updated. It is a working figure meant to keep you informed, not a contract that locks you in.
If a Bill Comes in Much Higher
If a final bill is at least $400 more than the good faith estimate you were given, you have the right to dispute it. Disputes are handled through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and you have 120 days from the date on the bill to start one.
Keep a copy of your estimate and your bill in case you ever need them. The official information, including the dispute process, is at cms.gov/nosurprises.
Talk to Me About Cost
None of this has to be formal. If you want to know what a course of therapy is likely to cost you, ask — text or call (831) 477-7007, or email lauriechristysessions@gmail.com — and I will tell you plainly and put it in writing before you commit to anything.
Questions about this page
You are welcome to ask. Text or call (831) 477-7007, or email lauriechristysessions@gmail.com. Please keep health details out of text and email, and we can talk them through in session instead.
Last updated: August 16, 2026