Q.  What is the cost of a session?
A.  A standard session is 50-minutes and the fee is $175 per session. 90-minute sessions are available for $250.

Q.  What do you charge for pre-marital or couples counseling?
$175 per 50-minute hour applies.

Q.  Do you accept insurance?
A.  Laura Niewald is a participating provider in the BlueCross BlueShield network.   Outside of those health plans, Ms. Niewald is considered a 'fee-for-service' provider.  'Fee-for-service' means the client pays at the time of the appointment and then submits documentation for reimbursement from their insurance plan (when applicable).

Q.  Do you supply the insurance documentation?
A.  Yes.  Clear Day Counseling equips clients with the basic form necessary to request reimbursement from insurance.  However, each insurance plan is different, and you are responsible for meeting your plan's requirements.

Q.  Do you accept any credit cards?
A.  Yes.  We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express.  We also accept Visa debit cards. We also accept ApplePay or Venmo.

Q.  How long is a typical session?
A.  Typical sessions last 50 minutes.  However, it is not uncommon for couples or families to require additional session time.  Each additional 50-minute hour is charged at the standard rate of $175.  

Q. Do you see clients virtually?
A. Yes. Some clients prefer telehealth, so I am available for online sessions.

Q.  Do you do premarital counseling?
A.  Yes.  Laura Niewald is a certified PREPARE/ENRICH counselor, making her uniquely qualified to work with couples as they prepare for marriage.

Q.  Do you work with whole families?
A.  Yes.  Laura Niewald is a licensed marriage and family therapist.  LMFT's are trained to work with, identify, and address issues that impact the family system.  Laura is licensed in the state of Minnesota and is a member of the Minnesota Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. Depending on the situation, Laura may recommend and facilitate the PREPARE/ENRICH family assessment and follow-up sessions for 'Building Strong Families'. 

Q.  Do you work with individuals?
A.  Yes.  Laura is especially adept at working with individuals and establishing therapeutic goals to ensure productive outcomes.  Therapy is not a forever process.  It is a short or long-term commitment designed to produce results.

Q.  Do you ever make house calls?
A.  There are certain instances where an off-site visit is required.  In these situations, travel time is included in the session fee.  

Please see the Client Bill of Rights for further information.