Clinical Extern Program $35 Sessions - Booking Now

Ascent Psychology offers a low-cost therapy option through our Clinical Extern Program. Sessions are $35 and are available both in-person and virtually.

Externs are advanced graduate students who are directly supervised by licensed psychologists, including Dr. Will Summers, Dr. Erica Smith, and Dr. Alison Hoyt.

Our externs work with a wide range of mental health concerns and use evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, humanistic, psychodynamic, and existential therapies.

This program is ideal for clients seeking affordable, high-quality care with close clinical oversight.

Rates & Insurance

Compassionate care, clear pricing, no surprises.

Insurance Accepted

We are in-network with Aetna, Optum, & Cigna.

Not sure if you’re covered? We can help verify your benefits before your first appointment.

Out-of-Network & Superbills

Using Out-of-Network Benefits

If we are not in-network with your plan, we can provide a superbill—a detailed receipt that allows you to submit for reimbursement with most PPO insurance plans. We’re happy to explain how this works and support you through the process.

Two questions to ask your insurance company before you get started:

  1. What is your reimbursement rate for CPT Codes (5 digit code).

  2. What is the turn around time for reimbursement.

Advantages of self-pay / out of network (OON)

  • Your privacy is protected. You control who knows about your treatment.

  • See the therapist of your choosing, and be able to decide together with your therapist what treatment to use and how long and how often to meet.

  • Your therapist does not have to provide any information about your treatment to your insurer.

  • Your therapist can get to know you before developing a diagnosis and treatment plan.  

  • Therapy is not limited to “covered medical conditions” but can cover any issue you and your therapist decide together would benefit you.

  • See a therapist for as many sessions as you and your therapist decide are necessary for achieving your therapeutic goals.

  • Paying out of pocket can motivate you to see results sooner and invest more fully in the process of therapy.

Self-Pay Rates

Initial intake appointment - $200 (CPT 90791)

60-minute session: $175 (CPT 90837)

45-minute session: $150 (CPT 90834)

30-minute session: $100 (CPT 90832)

ADHD Evaluation Package*: $2000

*includes clinical interview, rating scales, and written summary with recommendations

Payment & Policies

Payment Info & Cancellation Policy

  • Payment is due at the time of service

  • We accept credit, debit, HSA, and FSA cards

  • Cancellations must be made with at least 24 hours notice to avoid a late fee

Notice to Clients and Prospective Clients

Under the No Surprises Act, you have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate explaining how much your care will cost.

If you are not using insurance and plan to pay privately for services, we will provide a written estimate of fees before your first session.

For more information, visit: www.cms.gov/nosurprises