Matthews Counseling, LLC is a private practice offering outpatient services, using a fee-for-service model.

 

Our providers have a range of fees, given different degrees, training, and experience.

 

Current (as of 11/30/25) fees are as follows:

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Dr. Jesse Matthews: $175 per hour

Maria Palumbo: $175 per hour

Sarah Youse: $150 per hour

Brian Hickman: $150 per hour

Erin Matthews: $135 per hour

Tyler Hempsey: $150 per hour

Emily Burgess: $150 per hour

Carli Surak: $135 per hour

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We accept the following forms of payment:​ cash, check, and credit cards (including health savings accounts (HSAs) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs))​

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Fees are due at the time of service. Detailed statements of charges can be provided on a monthly basis or upon termination of services, for your records, to submit to an insurance company for out-of-network reimbursement, or to substantiate charges for FSAs.

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*We require a credit card to be kept on file for all online services.

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**Providers may have availability to offer a "sliding scale" fee, meaning a reduced rate for clients with financial need. A select number of these slots are available.

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At this time, only some of our providers participate with insurance companies. This includes:

• Aetna (Jesse Matthews, Brian Hickman, Tyler Hempsey, Emily Burgess)

• Blue Cross/Blue Shield (Jesse Matthews, Erin Matthews, Brian Hickman, Tyler Hempsey, Emily Burgess, Maria Palumbo)

• **WE DO NOT ACCEPT** Independence Blue Cross (IBX) plans, including Personal Choice or Keystone Health Plan East) or Medicaid plans

• Cigna (Jesse Matthews, Emily Burgess)

• Imagine Healthcare (Jesse Matthews, Emily Burgess)

• Medicare (Jesse Matthews, Emily Burgess)

• Quest Behavioral Health (Jesse Matthews, Emily Burgess)

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*Matthews Counseling, LLC makes no guarantees that your insurance will be accepted or will cover services, whether this includes clients using insurance or those claiming through out-of-network benefits. It is your responsibility to know your insurance benefits and to pay for any charges that insurance does not. This includes notifying your provider in a timely manner if insurance changes or is terminated.

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**Before scheduling an appointment, your provider will discuss all of this with you and answer any questions.