How much do sessions cost?
Individual Sessions are $95.00 per session (as of /1/2025 ). Payment is expected before the session begins and can be paid by VENMO (preferred method) cash, check or card (add $3.00 for card fees).
COUPLE & FAMILY SESSIONS: As of July 1, 2025 Couples and Family sessions are currently at the rate of $105.00 per session.
Do you take insurance?
No. Compassion Care is considered an “Out of Network” provider for insurance and does not work with any insurance companies. We are a self-pay provider for these tyoes of conversations. You MAY be able to receive some reimbursement based on your out of network benefits, but this will depend on your specific insurance plan. If requested, we will provide you with a “superbill” receipt that you can use to file with your insurance company if you choose to do so. Please ask about this before your s begin.
Based on current research, filing with insurance can put your protected health information at risk. We are committed to protecting your confidentiality and feel that taking insurance could hinder our ability to do that. Your insurance company can, under certain circumstances, disclose your diagnosis for specific reasons (ex: a federal background check, employment background checks). We know that counseling is most effective when you can share openly and honestly about your circumstances without that information being including in your permanent record.
Insurance companies will not reimburse unless you have a recorded diagnosis based on the accepted codes in the DSM-V. We don’t believe you should have a mental health diagnosis on your permanent record, nor do we want to limit our treatment methods to what insurance companies decide is appropriate or cost payable. Insurance companies usually limit the number of sessions and the frequency of those sessions; however, every person and situation is unique and should be treated as such. Being “out of network” allows us to customize our time together and make it effective.
If I call my insurance company regarding out of network reimbursement, what should I ask?
Here are several great questions to ask your insurance company:
Be sure to make note of the date, a confirmation number, and the name of the person you spoke with in case you need this information later on.
Do you prescribe medication?
No.
We do not have psychiatrists in our office and do we not prescribe medication. As a general rule, we discourage anti-depressants.
Is CompassionCare licensed by the state as a mental health provider? No. CompassionCare operates as a faith-based consulting practice with our primary understanding of human nature influenced by a biblical worldview and Christian principles. While there are different approaches to how biblical guidance is practiced, CompassionCare believes that it is wise for biblical helpers to remain free from state licensure and control so that we will be free to guide according to our biblical convictions.
Our primary standard and authority is Scripture alone, not whatever arbitrary standards the state, culture and secular professional organizations may choose to enact based upon culutral influences. Christian guidance offices that are state licensed have already decided how they will serve clients and they are hand-cuffed and limited in what they can and cannot say to a client. If you are seeking a licensed, mental health professional or seeking diagnosis in South Carolina, it is recommended that you contact places like psychologytoday.com or other such places and contact them directly.
How does couples consulting work?
The couple and I meet jointly for the initial appointment. This time is to establish goals, hear your story, and understand the challenges you face in your relationship.
Next, each person comes for an individual conversation (i.e., wife only, husband only). This is a time to get to know you more as an individual, learn your own emotional and relational history, and make sure couples consultations will be the best fit for you.
How many times should I expect to talk with Larry?
Everyone is different. Generally speaking, you can plan on an initial set of 6-8 conversations before we revisit your goals, review progress made, and establish a plan for next steps, if any.
Where are you located?
CompassionCare is located at 808 Powdersville Road Easley Ste 9 Easley South Carolina
I also can meet with you in my office in Pickens if it becomes a more convenient option.
What are your office hours?
We operate by-appointment-only, and we do not keep our office open for walk-in visits. Most of our appointments operate during “normal business hours (8:00 AM -7:00 PM). When possible, we provide early evening times to accommodate needs from 5:00 - 8:00 PM and two Saturdays or Sundays per month.