SESSIONS & FEES

SESSIONS & FEES

Telepsychology sessions are scheduled by appointment only.

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Sessions

The initial, 60-minute session includes an assessment of presenting concerns, past experiences, family history, and goals for treatment.


Ongoing therapy sessions are 45 or 55 minutes in length, depending on treatment recommendations and insurance stipulations. 


Every effort is made to start and end sessions on time.  Please make an effort to attend sessions at the scheduled time.

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Cancellation Policy

There is a 24-hour cancellation policy. Sessions canceled with less than 24 hours of notice will be billed to the client. Insurance cannot be billed for late cancels or missed sessions.



In event of an emergency

Dr. Kobus is not available on weekends and evenings, unless as part of a short-term crisis treatment plan made during the course of therapy.  In the event of a crisis situation, patients are encouraged to contact their local emergency room or call a crisis hotline, such as the 988 mental health hotline.  For a list of hotline and textline numbers click here.

Fees & Insurance

In an effort to make therapy accessible to clients, fees are set at a reasonable point for similar services in the area.  Patients are responsible for payment at time of session, this includes deductibles, co-pays, and co-insurance for those using insurance and full fee for self-paying patients.


Dr. Kobus is an in-network provider for Premera BlueCross BlueShield of Alaska.  The BCBS network typically extends to out-of-state BCBS plans. PPO and Choice plans are accepted, but not HMOs. As a BCBS provider, Dr. Kobus accepts their allowable rates for services.  For all other insurance providers, Dr. Kobus is an out-of-network provider; thus, benefits will follow out-of-network rates specified by the insurance policy. It is a good idea to contact your insurance company to inquire about coverage for mental health benefits, including coverage for telehealth.


Fees for sessions are as follow:           Brief (17-37 min.) $120

Standard (38-52 min.) $170

Family/Couple (40-50 min.) $180

Extended (53+ min.) $225

Initial Evaluation (50-60 min.) $275


Phone conversations longer than 16 minutes are considered billable services and will be billed at the rates specified above.



Good Faith Estimate of Costs for Self-Pay Patients

Patients who choose to not use insurance, but instead pay for sessions out-of-pocket, will be provided a Good Faith Estimate (GFE) of the costs for services.  This estimate will delineate the costs expected for health care services delivered by Dr. Kobus. The estimate is based on information known at the time the estimate is created and does not include any unknown or unexpected costs that may arise during the course of treatment. If unexpected costs arise, a revised GFE will be provided.

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