Frequently Asked Questions

  • What does Agape do?

    The clinicians at Agape provide online mental health counseling to people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and other psychological problems. If you struggle with worry, sadness, stress, or anger, you would likely benefit from talking with a professional. Agape also provides counseling to couples experiencing relational stress. Most people who go to counseling have a positive experience and see improvements in their mental health.

  • Does Agape accept insurance?

    Agape accepts insurance and its clinicians are in-network with the following health plans:

    • Aetna

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield

    • Cigna

    • Medi-Share

    • New Mexico Medicaid

    • New Mexico Medicare Part B

    • Presbyterian Healthcare

    • TRICARE

    • Trustmark

    • United Healthcare

    • Western Sky

    Agape does not participate in Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).

  • I don't have insurance. Can I pay out-of-pocket?

    Patients with no health insurance can pay for services out-of-pocket. Agape’s out-of-pocket fees for individual counseling are the following:

    • Initial assessment - $130

    • 30-minute session - $60

    • 45-minute session - $80

    • 60-minute session - $110

    If a patient is unable to pay their balance, they are kindly invited to contact Agape and ask about ways to reduce the cost of therapy. Agape also offers a payment plan for qualifying individuals.

  • Does Agape counsel children?

    Yes! Several of Agape’s clinicians have extensive experience working with children and adolescents. The younger the child is, the more involved their guardian(s) will likely be in their treatment. This could mean their guardian(s) attends some or all of their child’s sessions and assists their child in completing out-of-session tasks/homework.

  • How much does couples counseling cost?

    If you choose to use your insurance benefits to pay for counseling services, then, depending on your health plan, there may be little to no cost to you. If you choose to pay out-of-pocket, then our fees are the following:

    • Initial assessment - $180

    • 45-minute session - $90

    • 60-minute session - $120

  • Does Agape prescribe medication?

    The clinicians at Agape do not write prescriptions or provide medication management. If you are interested in exploring the potential risks and benefits of psychiatric medications, consider consulting with your primary care physician or a psychiatrist.

  • What should I know before starting?

    Before scheduling an appointment with Agape, we invite you to read our Consent for Services to see if we are a good fit for your needs.

  • How does Agape protect my private information?

    The records of Agape’s patients are maintained in an electronic health record provided by TherapyNotes®. TherapyNotes® has several safety features to protect patient information. More information is available in our Notice of Privacy Practices.