FEES & LOGISTICS

What to know before you begin.

Everything you need to know about fees, insurance, and out-of-network benefits — so you can make a confident decision about starting care.

SESSION FEES

INITIAL INTAKE

$400

90 minutes

INDIVIDUAL SESSION

$250

60 minutes

INDIVIDUAL SESSION

$230

45 minutes

Payment is due at the time of service. All major credit cards and HSA/FSA cards are accepted. I provide monthly superbills via email so you can seek reimbursement through your out-of-network PPO benefits.

AETNA INSURANCE ACCEPTED

Dr. Rendón is an in-network provider with Aetna plans in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC. A limited number of spots are reserved for Aetna clients. For all other insurance plans, Dr. Rendón is considered an out-of-network provider.

ABOUT PRICING

Why do you work mostly fee-for-service?

My fee-for-service model exists because the kind of care I offer requires the conditions that make it possible. The structured, evidence-based work I do with adults navigating cultural identity, neurodivergence, trauma, and anxiety demands genuine clinical preparation, continuity, and focus. Insurance reimbursement rates are calibrated for high-volume, brief-contact care. That model is not compatible with the depth of work I believe my clients deserve.

I made a deliberate decision to build a practice around quality over volume. I offer services on a fee for service basis to allow me to show up fully prepared for every session, maintain a caseload I can hold with care, and offer the kind of therapeutic relationship where real progress is possible.

For self-pay clients, I provide monthly superbills via email so you can seek reimbursement through your out-of-network PPO benefits, which, for many clients, meaningfully offsets the out-of-pocket cost.

Access to mental health care is a value I take seriously. I do reserve a small number of spots for clients using insurance. You are welcome to connect with me to find out about this option.

Finances are a real consideration. If you have questions, please reach out. I am glad to help you explore your options.

USING YOUR OUT OF NETWORK BENEFITS

Can I use my insurance even if you're out-of-network?

Possibly — and it is worth checking before you assume the answer is no.

If you have a PPO plan with out-of-network benefits, your insurance may reimburse a significant portion of each session. Here is how it typically works:

You pay my fee at the time of service. I collect payment directly — I do not bill your insurance.

I provide you a superbill. This is a detailed receipt with the diagnostic and billing codes your insurance requires to process a claim.

You submit the superbill to your insurer. Most plans allow you to do this through their member portal or by mail.

Your insurer reimburses you directly — often 50–80% of their allowable amount once your out-of-network deductible is met.

Reimbursement varies by plan. Some clients recover $80–$150 per session; others recover more.

You can check your specific benefits in under a minute using the widget below. However, call your carrier and speak to a representative to confirm directly what your OON benefits are.

TELEHEALTH COVERAGE

Where can we work together?

All sessions are conducted via telehealth through a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. Dr. Rendón is licensed to practice in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC, and holds PSYPACT authority to provide telehealth services in 43+ participating states nationwide.

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YOUR RIGHTS

Good Faith Estimate

Under the No Surprises Act, you have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of the expected cost of your care before services begin. Dr. Rendón provides this to all clients who are not using insurance to pay for services.

If you receive a bill that is $400 or more above your Good Faith Estimate, you have the right to dispute it. For more information, visit cms.gov/nosurprises or call 1-877-696-6775.

Take The Next Step

Therapy is an investment in your future. Connect with me if you have questions about fees or how to use your out-of-network benefits.

Questions first? hello@potomaccbt.com – 240 200 0842