Fee Information

Initial Consultation Fee – $150

1 hour Therapy Session fee – $150

NOTICE: All fees are required to be paid at least 3 business days prior to your scheduled counseling session. A 24-hour notice of cancellation is required for a refund to be issued. Appointments missed without a 24-hour notice will not be refunded. Crisis or emergency calls will be billed based on the time spent.

For example, if an emergency call lasts 15 minutes, that 15 minutes will be billed to you. You will have 10 days to submit payment prior to the next therapy session

Sliding Scale Fee – Sliding scale fee may be available upon verification of need.

Payment Processing Information

PayPal – Credit Card Process

We accept payments through a secure PayPal link provided on our website. Please ensure that the email address and home address you use for your payment match the information submitted on your Intake Form. This ensures we can accurately process your payment and link it to your account. For your convenience, visit our website at Counselingforessentialchange.com and navigate to the “Payments” section to complete your transaction. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to us. CLICK HERE TO PROCESS PAYMENT

Zella – Online Banking Payment Transfer

We also accept Zelle payments directly from your checking account. If you would like to use Zelle but are unsure how to set it up, please contact your bank for assistance in enabling Zelle payments. When making a payment via Zelle, use the email address drsamuelFShuman@counselingforessentialchange.com or our office phone number 813-501-8031 to ensure the payment is properly directed. As always, make sure the information provided matches your Intake Form for accurate processing. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us for further guidance.