Affordable Therapy
Currently as an MFT-Intern I practice under the license of a supervisor. Through his practice I am able to take most major insurances. I am also able to take case pay clients through my own private practice.
Cash Pay Rate
- One 50 minute session.
- Call for sliding scale availability and requirements.
Using Insurance
Through Elements of Motivation, LV- Visit elementslv.com or contact directly to verify benefits and book:
Elements of Motivation
- 720 S. Jones Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89107
- Office: admin@elementslv.com
- Clinical: clinical@elementslv.com
- Billing: marcio@elementslv.com
- Referral status: intake@elementslv.com
- Records request: records@elementslv.com
Why Pay Cash?
When considering therapy, one important decision is whether to use insurance or pay cash. Using insurance often lowers the out-of-pocket cost per session, but it usually requires a formal mental health diagnosis that becomes part of your permanent medical record. Insurance companies may also limit the number of sessions, restrict which therapists you can see, or deny coverage for certain types of therapy. Paying cash, on the other hand, typically means a higher upfront cost, but it comes with greater privacy, flexibility, and freedom. You don’t need a diagnosis, your records remain confidential between you and your therapist, and together you can decide the length, frequency, and type of therapy that best meets your needs without being restricted by insurance rules. For many clients, cash pay is an investment in personalized care and long-term healing, while insurance may be the better option for those who need therapy to be more financially accessible in the short term.
Cash Pay vs. Insurance in Therapy
| Cash Pay | Using Insurance |
|---|---|
| ✅ Full privacy — no diagnosis required, nothing added to your medical record | ⚠ Requires a mental health diagnosis that becomes part of your medical record |
| ✅ Freedom to choose any therapist you connect with | ⚠ Limited to therapists in your insurance network |
| ✅ Flexible session length, frequency, and approach tailored to your goals | ⚠ Number of sessions and treatment types may be restricted |
| ✅ No third-party involvement — decisions made between you and your therapist | ⚠ Insurance company can influence or deny coverage |
| ❌ Higher out-of-pocket cost upfront | ✅ Lower cost per session (copay or coinsurance) |
| ✅ Can focus on growth, wellness, or relationship goals without needing a “disorder” label | ⚠ Must meet criteria for a diagnosable mental health condition for coverage |