Wild Ember is currently in-network with the following insurance plans:

 

• Aetna

• Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)

• Cigna

• UnitedHealthcare

• Optum

• UMR

• TriWest

• VA Community Care Network (VA CCN)

 

In-network status may vary by provider and service. Prior to scheduling, our administrative team can assist with verifying benefits and reviewing expected out-of-pocket costs.

 

Please note that insurance verification is not a guarantee of payment. Patients are responsible for understanding their individual plan coverage and any associated costs.

If your insurance plan is out-of-network, or if you choose not to use insurance, self-pay options are available.

 

Some individuals prefer self-pay for:

 

• Greater flexibility in treatment planning

• Privacy considerations

• Services not typically covered by insurance

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Self Pay Rates:

Initial Psychiatric Evaluation: $300

Follow Up: $120-$200

Therapy: $120

 

Reimbursement for out-of-network services is not guaranteed, and we do not provide superbills for all services. Self-pay rates and expectations can be reviewed prior to scheduling.

Under Arizona law, including A.R.S. § 38-672 and § 38-673, commonly referred to as the Craig Tiger Act, first responders, including law enforcement may be eligible for mental health support services following qualifying duty-related traumatic exposures. This may include access to counseling services for a defined period, often up to 36 sessions within a 12-month timeframe, depending on eligibility and departmental processes.

 

This legislation recognizes the impact of cumulative and acute trauma in first responders and is designed to improve access to timely, appropriate mental health care without requiring the use of personal leave in certain circumstances.

 

Our team has experience working with first responders navigating care under this framework and provides thorough psychiatric evaluation, treatment, and clinically appropriate documentation when indicated.

• Copays, deductibles, and coinsurance are the patient’s responsibility

• Payment is due at the time of service unless otherwise arranged

• Any remaining balance not covered by insurance will be billed directly to the patient

 

Missed appointments and late cancellations are subject to a $75 fee.

Insurance plans often do not cover certain services, including but not limited to:

• Extended or non-standard appointments

• Completion of forms (school, disability, legal, workplace, or other documentation)

• Care coordination outside of scheduled visits

• No show or late cancellation fees

• Certain integrative or functional psychiatry–informed services, supplements, and compounded medication

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These services are offered on a self-pay basis and are discussed in advance.​

 

Important Notes

• Coverage and benefits may vary by provider within Wild Ember

• Prior authorizations and referrals are determined by your insurance carrier

• Please notify our office promptly of any insurance changes to avoid billing delays

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While insurance can support access to care, treatment decisions at Wild Ember are guided by clinical judgment and individual need—not insurance limitations. Our priority is providing ethical, attentive, and individualized psychiatric care.