Insurance & Payment Options

We believe understanding the financial side of counseling should be as simple as possible.

Shimkus Counseling Center works with several major insurance providers and also offers self-pay options.

Insurance coverage varies by individual plan. Participation with an insurance provider does not guarantee that every service, therapist, or treatment will be covered under your specific plan. Our practice will verify your benefits and coverage prior to beginning services. Please contact us to confirm your specific coverage and any expected out-of-pocket costs.

It is your responsibility to know your insurance coverage and benefits. All payments are due at the time of service.

Insurance Providers

We currently work with insurance providers including:

  • Highmark

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

  • Aetna

  • UnitedHealthcare

  • Geisinger Commercial

  • Claims Choice

  • Optum

  • Cigna

We do not currently accept: CCBH, Medicare, CHIP, or Geisinger Health Plan Family (GHP Family).


Self-Pay

Self-pay options are available for clients who do not have insurance coverage, prefer not to use insurance, or are receiving services that may not be covered by their insurance plan.

Our standard self-pay rate is $125 per session. We also offer a reduced rate for eligible clients to help make services more accessible.

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