TRANSPARENT PRICING
Rates & insurance
Free consultation
15 min · a brief intro call to see if we’re a good fit
Initial intake and assessment · $175
60–75 min · a thorough clinical assessment and treatment plan
Individual session · $145 · most common
45 min · standard therapy session via secure telehealth
Extended session · $185
60 min+ · deeper work when needed
Free consultation
Free · 15 minutes
A brief intro call to discuss what you’re looking for and see if we’re a good fit.
No charge and no commitment — nothing is billed for this call.
Initial intake and assessment
$175 · 60–75 minutes
Your first session is a thorough clinical assessment — we get to know you, understand your history, and build a personalized treatment plan together.
Billed individually. We accept Optum, Aetna, Cigna, and Carelon, plus self-pay.
Individual session
$145 · 45 minutes
Standard individual therapy session, delivered via secure telehealth.
Billed individually. We accept Optum, Aetna, Cigna, and Carelon, plus self-pay.
Extended session
$185 · 60 minutes or more
A longer individual session for deeper work, when 45 minutes isn’t enough.
Billed individually. We accept Optum, Aetna, Cigna, and Carelon, plus self-pay.
Free consultation
Free / 15 min
First session
Initial intake & assessment
$175 / 60–75 min
Most common
Individual session
$145 / 45 min
Extended session
$185 / 60 min+
- Insurance accepted for mental health sessions. Copays and deductibles vary by plan — contact us to verify your benefits before your first session.
Insurance we accept
Insurance accepted
- Mental health sessions only — visitation & group are private pay
- Copays and deductibles vary by plan
- We will verify your benefits before your first session
Supervised visitation session · $145 / hr
6-hour minimum · trained visitation staff, virtual or in-person
Monitored visitation + report · $315 · most requested
per session · supervised session plus a court-compliant report within 24 hours
Safe exchange coordination · $85
per exchange · trained staff, child-centered handoffs
Court report (standalone) · $125
per report · court-ready documentation, 24-hour turnaround
Supervised visitation session
$145 / hour · 6-hour minimum
In-person or virtual supervised visits conducted by trained, experienced visitation staff in a safe, welcoming, court-compliant environment.
Private pay only — a retainer is required before scheduling.
Monitored visitation + report
$315 / session
A supervised session plus a court-compliant written report submitted within 24 hours — the most comprehensive option for court-ordered cases.
Private pay only — a retainer is required before scheduling.
Safe exchange coordination
$85 / exchange
Professionally facilitated handoffs conducted by trained exchange staff to reduce conflict and keep transitions calm, safe, and child-focused.
Private pay only — a retainer is required before scheduling.
Court report (standalone)
$125 / report
Detailed session documentation prepared to court standards with 24-hour turnaround. For existing clients requiring a standalone report only.
Private pay only — insurance does not cover these services.
A Retainer Is Required
A retainer is required before scheduling. Your tier is determined at intake, and you’ll be notified before any payment is collected.
Sliding scale available
Limited slots for qualifying families.
Private pay only
Credit cards, debit, HSA & FSA accepted.
Standard
$630
2-session • court, agency, or self-referred
Complex
$1,260
4-session • high-conflict, protective orders
Exchange only
$170
2-exchange • safe exchange coordination
Applies to services as rendered
Unused balance refunded within 14 days (less $25 fee)
48-hour cancellation policy (all sessions)
Supervised visitation session
$145 / hr
⏱ Minimum 6-hour booking required per session
- Trained & experienced visitation staff
- Session observation notes
- Virtual or in-person options
- Court-order compliant process
Most requested
Monitored visitation + report
$315 / session
⏱ Minimum 6-hour booking required per session
- Experienced supervised visitation staff
- Court-compliant written report
- 24-hour report turnaround
- Direct attorney coordination
Safe exchange coordination
$85 / exchange
- Trained exchange staff
- Conflict de-escalation
- Child-centered handoff protocol
- Documentation of exchange
Court report (standalone)
$125 / report
- Court-compliant formatting
- 24-hour turnaround
- Attorney-ready documentation
- Existing clients only
- Supervised visitation services are private pay only. Insurance does not cover these services. Payment due at time of scheduling.
Retainer policy
A retainer is required before scheduling. Tier is determined at intake — you are notified before any payment is collected.
Court-orderedAgency referralSelf-referred
Sliding scale available — limited slots for income-qualifying families regardless of referral source. Must be requested at intake.
Private pay only — credit cards, debit, HSA & FSA accepted.
Standard
$630
2-session · court, agency, or self-referred · straightforward documentation
Complex
$1,260
4-session · high-conflict, protective orders, multi-agency coordination
Exchange only
$170
2-exchange · safe exchange coordination
• Applied to services as rendered — not an extra charge
• Replenished when balance falls below 1 session
• Unused balance refunded within 14 business days less $25 admin fee
• 48-hour cancellation policy applies to all sessions
Single group session · $45
60 min · drop-in rate for one virtual group therapy session
6-week cohort · $225 · best value
6 sessions · men’s mental health, anxiety, depression, identity, divorce/breakup, or fatherhood tracks
Cohort + 1:1 session · $330
6-week cohort plus one individual 50-minute session for deeper personal work
Single group session
$45 / session · 60 minutes
Drop-in rate for a single virtual group therapy session.
Private pay only. Sessions run 6:30–8:00 PM EST across MD, VA, NC, OH and DC.
6-week cohort
$225 / cohort · 6 sessions
Full 6-session cohort — men’s mental health, anxiety, depression, identity, divorce/breakup, or fatherhood tracks.
Private pay only. Sessions run 6:30–8:00 PM EST across MD, VA, NC, OH and DC.
Cohort + 1:1 session
$330 / cohort
A 6-week group cohort plus one individual 50-minute session for deeper personal work.
Private pay only. Sessions run 6:30–8:00 PM EST across MD, VA, NC, OH and DC.
Single group session
$45 / session
Best value
6-week cohort
$225 / cohort
Cohort + 1:1 session
$330 / cohort
- Group therapy is private pay only. Sessions run virtually across MD, VA, NC, OH & DC — 6:30–8:00 PM EST. Two cohorts run simultaneously.
Insurance we accept
Insurance accepted
- Mental health sessions only — visitation & group are private pay
- Copays and deductibles vary by plan
- We will verify your benefits before your first session
LeafyNotes · Starter
Virtual assistant — starter
$500 / month
LeafyNotes · Growth
Virtual assistant — growth
$1,200 / month
CARF / BHA audit prep
Custom pricing
Business process consulting
Custom pricing
ESA letter
Emotional support animal · housing & travel
$100–$175
existing client → new evaluation
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Clinical evaluation, FHA-compliant letter signed by LCSW-C, documentation of diagnosis and functional need
TURNAROUND
3–5 business days standard · Rush available upon request
IMPORTANT NOTE
Approval is based on clinical judgment only. Not all requests will qualify. Existing clients receive reduced rate of $100.
FMLA documentation
Medical leave · disability · return-to-work
$150–$300
standard → complex / multi-page
WHAT’S INCLUDED
FMLA certification (WH-380-E), short-term disability forms, return-to-work clearance letters
TURNAROUND
5–7 business days · Rush: +$75 · Additional pages: +$50/page
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum 2 completed sessions required before documentation can be prepared. Active clinical relationship required.
Disability & accommodation letters
ADA · workplace · academic
$125–$200
standard → complex / multi-page
WHAT’S INCLUDED
ADA-compliant letter documenting diagnosis, functional limitations, and recommended accommodations
TURNAROUND
5–7 business days standard · Complex cases may require additional assessment
REQUIREMENTS
Established therapeutic relationship required. Minimum 2 completed sessions.
Clinical assessments
Standardized · treatment · referral · legal
$175–$250
single assessment → full battery
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Assessment administration, scoring, interpretation, and written summary report
TURNAROUND
5–7 business days · Assessment type confirmed at intake
USE CASES
Treatment planning, referral documentation, legal proceedings, educational or workplace needs
Immigration evaluation
Hardship · asylum · U Visa · VAWA
$950–$1,500
hardship → asylum / U Visa / VAWA
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Comprehensive clinical interview, written psychological evaluation report, legal-ready documentation
TURNAROUND
10–14 business days · Rush: +$200 · Sliding scale considered for qualifying cases
CASE TYPES
Extreme hardship, asylum, U Visa, T Visa, VAWA self-petition, cancellation of removal
Other clinical letters
Housing · legal · medical · custom
$75–$150
simple → custom / multi-purpose
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Custom clinical letter scoped to your specific need — housing, legal proceedings, medical necessity, or other
TURNAROUND
Confirmed at intake based on complexity and scope
PRICING NOTE
Final fee confirmed at intake. Starting at $75 for simple letters. Complex or multi-purpose letters up to $150.
• All fees shown are ranges. Final pricing is confirmed at intake based on complexity, number of pages, and turnaround. All clinical documentation is subject to independent clinical judgment — issuance is never guaranteed. These services are private pay only and are not billable to insurance. Rush processing is available on select services for an additional fee. Sliding scale considered for immigration evaluations on a case-by-case basis.
Insurance we accept
Insurance accepted
- Mental health sessions only — visitation & group are private pay
- Copays and deductibles vary by plan
- We will verify your benefits before your first session
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Evaluation & documentation services
Emotional support animal (ESA) letter
A formal ESA letter completed by a licensed clinician for clients with a documented mental health need. Accepted by most housing providers and airlines.
Fee upon request
FMLA documentation
Clinical support for Family and Medical Leave Act paperwork requiring a mental health provider's assessment and signature.
Fee upon request
Disability & accommodation letters
Letters supporting workplace or academic accommodations for clients with documented mental health conditions, prepared for HR, ADA, or school use.
Fee upon request
Clinical assessments
Standardized clinical assessments and written summaries for clients requiring documented evaluations for treatment planning, referrals, or external programs.
Fee upon request
Immigration evaluation
Comprehensive psychosocial evaluations for immigration cases including hardship, asylum, and adjustment of status — conducted by a licensed LCSW-C.
Coming soon — join the waitlist
Other clinical letters
Custom clinical letters for housing, legal proceedings, medical providers, or other needs requiring a licensed mental health professional's written support.
Fee upon request
Please note: All evaluation and documentation services require an existing clinical relationship with Jonathan Baiden, LCSW-C. Fees vary by document type and complexity. Contact us at info@baidenassociates.org or 301-244-9126 for a fee quote before requesting any documentation.