Frequently Asked Questions
How do I schedule an appointment?
Scheduling an appointment is easy and secure! At https://dlservices.mytherabook.com/appointments/new and/or by calling 301-804-8279. We respond to all voicemails, online appointment request, and emails within 1 business day.
What insurances do you accept?
We accept MOST major insurances with the exception of Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, and Tricare and will submit your claim as a courtesy. We cannot tell you how much to expect to pay because that is determined by your insurance company. There are no guarantees of coverage until claims are paid.
What are your rates?
An intake evaluation is $200, a 45 minute session is $150, a 60 minute session is $200, a 30 minute session is $100. Couples/Family counseling is $200 for a 45 minute session. An Intensive session (2 hours) is $400.
$30 sessions are available with our Counselors in Training.
Our group rate is $60 per session.
Psychological Testing starts at $250 per hour (Subject to a $60 test fee)
The fees for DOT, Forensic, and Sex Offender evaluations vary by individual needs. We also offer a slide scale that is income based for self-pay clients.
We offer a Good Faith Estimate to all self pay clients.
Do you offer free services?
Yes. We offer free counseling services to Returning Citizens (HomeComers) within the first year of their release. For more information email Dr. Lancaster. We are also committed to pro-bono work and each Clinician devotes 10% of their schedule time to providing pro-bono services.
What is a Counselor in Training (CIT)?
A CIT is a graduate student that is in enrolled in a Practicum/Internship course in a Counseling Program at a University. Working with a CIT can be a unique and valued opportunity to receive a comprehensive team approach to treatment, because the CIT receive a high level of supervision from Dr. Lancaster who reviews and influences every aspect of the service provided. Supervision can involve direct observation of treatment sessions, review of taped recordings of treatment sessions, and frequent case consultation. As is the case with all clients of DLS you will benefit from your CIT having the opportunity to consult, both individually and in group settings, with other DLS staff on how to provide the best possible care to you. CITs are also informed of the latest therapy approaches, and they are often energetic, motivated, and they have fewer clients, and thus, more time to devote to providing individualized care.
What is a Good Faith Estimate (GFE)?
Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have certain types of health care coverage or who are not using certain types of health care coverage an estimate of their bill for health care items and services before those items or services are provided. We provide this estimate to our self pay clients.
How long will my appointment be?
Appointments typically range from 45 minutes to 1 hour but this may vary by provider and the service being provided.
Are groups offered?
Absolutely! Groups are offered at various times throughout the year.
Please inform our staff when scheduling an appointment if this is what interests you.
Do you offer consultations?
Only at our in-person community events. We do not routinely offer consultations because of high service demand. We attempt to provide all of the information you need about us via this website, Psychology Today, and our Social Media pages. Any additional questions you might have can be answered by calling our office.
Don’t see your question here? No worries, we’re willing to address any comments, questions, or concerns that you may have. We invite you to email us at office@diversifiedlifestyleservices.com.