Billing & Fee Policies

I have partnered with the Simple Practice platform to conduct HIPAA-compliant video sessions, share and receive documents, and process payment. More information about your Simple practice client portal will be discussed during the initial consult.

• $210 for 50 minutes
• $126 for 30 minute check-ins or brief sessions
• $315 for 75 minutes
• ESA letters, employment-related letters, and associated charges upon therapist discretion 

• $230 for 50 minutes
• $345 for 75 minutes
• $460 for 100 minutes

• $270 for 60 minutes
• $337 for 75 minutes

• $250 for 60 minutes
• $290 for 75 minutes

I do not accept insurance. I am an out-of-network provider. However, I am happy to provide you with a Superbill that you can submit to your insurance for partial/full reimbursement, depending on your plan. Most clients are able to have the majority of the fee covered by their insurance provider. Please make sure to check with your insurance provider regarding coverage details.

A Superbill is an itemized receipt that specifies the services rendered to you. It includes information about diagnoses, treatment interventions, and other details required by insurance companies for reimbursement. Typically, once you submit the Superbill to your insurance provider, they may reimburse you fully, or partially, depending on your plan. I can assist you with this process to the best of my scope of practice and capabilities. 

To support you through the insurance reimbursment process, I have provided additional information that insurance companies may ask for, prior to determining coverage. I recommend keeping these details handy before you make the call so that you are well prepared for whatever documentation they may need. If any additional information that is not listed here is requested, please reach out to me and I am happy to help.

Clinician name: Dr. Manasi Shankar

Clinician Credentials, PhD., LPCC, LPC, NCC

Practice Name: Therapy at Bay

TAX ID:  934556758

NPI Number: 1861085433

The CPT code that we would use for individual therapy is: 90837

The CPT code that we would use for couples therapy is: 90847

You will be charged at the end of every session, excluding the initial free consult. I accept payment via check, debit, or credit card, HSA, and FSA. I have a limited number of sliding scale slots available to increase accessibility to therapy. This is offered under dire financial circumstances only. Please inquire about these if needed. 

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your mental health care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give clients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for services.

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services. You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a "Good Faith Estimate" before you schedule a service. 

If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.