A Note on Our Insurance Credentialing Process
We planned carefully and followed expert guidance for our relaunch. While we anticipated a complex and lengthy process, credentialing has taken longer than any of us expected. We're adjusting course, being transparent, and resetting expectations for everyone involved.
Carla, OT is currently able to accept:
Straight Medicaid
Auto No-Fault
Workers' Compensation
Private Pay
Other providers are pending.
Other providers can currently accept:
Private Pay
Workers' Compensation
Auto No-Fault
Other payer options are pending.
Please see each provider's bio below for availability, location, and full insurance details.
Where We're Aiming: Healthy Growth Now and Into Our Future
Aligning for Fall 2026 to expand insurance coverage across other providers.
Need support in these areas now? Visit empoweringthebest.org/communitydirectory
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Investment & Rates
We believe in transparency. Rates vary slightly by provider and are always quoted in advance of services beginning, the ranges below reflect our standard fee schedule.
The simplest way to think about our rates: the more formal documentation and written reporting a service requires, the higher the investment. The more a service is delivered as real-time, hands-on support with limited written reporting, the lower the investment.
Documentation-Based Services
These services involve formal written documentation and reporting suitable for insurance, legal, educational, or interdisciplinary team review.
Skilled Evaluation & Documentation-Based Assessment Comprehensive assessment that may include standardized testing when appropriate, clinical observation, goal setting, and a written plan of care. Includes formal documentation and reporting. $275–$400
Skilled Therapy Services, Documented Treatment Ongoing OT, PT, SLP, or Mental Health Therapy sessions that include full clinical documentation, treatment progression notes, and formal coordination with your care team. $185–$225 per hour
Home Program & Consultative Services (No formal documentation)
These services focus on practical, real-time support. Documentation is limited or not included, which allows for a reduced rate and more flexibility.
Verbal Family Education / Clinical Consultation Evaluation Real-time functional assessment, caregiver education, collaborative problem-solving, and immediate strategies. Little to no formal written report. $185–$225
Skilled Therapy Services, Home Program & Coaching Hands-on caregiver coaching and home program implementation delivered without formal session documentation, ideal for families wanting practical strategies without the added cost of full clinical reporting. $185–$225 per hour
Skilled Caregiver & Respite Support Hands-on support in home or community settings, including caregiver coaching, supervision, implementation of therapeutic strategies, supervised community participation, and respite support. $52–$65 per hour
Case Consultation & Care Coordination
Professional collaboration to support continuity of care across systems and providers. May include consultation with schools, physicians, attorneys, caregivers, community supports, or interdisciplinary team members, plus record review, treatment planning, advocacy support, and clinical coordination completed outside of direct sessions. $185–$225 per hour
Travel & Community-Based Service Time
Travel is billed when providers travel to deliver approved services in home, school, community, or other off-site settings.
Therapist Travel Time (OT, PT, SLP, Mental Health Therapy, evaluations, consultations) $92–$225 per hour (when travel significantly limits scheduling availability or requires dedicated travel blocks)
Skilled Caregiver / Respite Support Travel Time $26–$55 per hour (pending extended travel or dedicated scheduling blocks being required)
Travel-related charges, minimums, and extended-distance considerations are reviewed and approved with families or referral sources before services begin.
Rate Transparency
Rates may vary based on provider credentials, clinical complexity, travel requirements, scheduling demands, and service setting. Every service is reviewed and quoted in advance, so you always know what to expect.
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Packages
Packages are designed to support consistent progress, caregiver support, and continuity of care over time. They help reduce gaps in care, improve follow-through on goals, and support steady functional growth across sessions.
Packages are offered at a reduced rate compared to individual sessions and are priced to reflect structured care, coordinated planning, and simplified scheduling, while supporting ongoing clinical progress.
4-Session Package A short-term plan focused on stabilization, initial progress, or targeted functional goals $810
6-Session Package A structured plan for building routines, improving consistency, and supporting caregiver carryover $1,215
8-Session Package A longer-term plan designed for sustained progress, complex needs, and deeper functional change $1,485
What Packages Include Consistent provider when available Individualized treatment planning based on goals Caregiver education and support as appropriate Progress tracking and ongoing clinical adjustments Coordination and planning support between sessions
Why Choose a Package Packages offer a reduced rate compared to individual sessions and are designed to reduce day-to-day coordination burden and support smoother continuity of care. Instead of managing individual sessions and separate planning each time, families receive a more structured and streamlined care experience. This allows more time and energy to stay focused on your family, your goals, and your daily life rather than administrative or scheduling details.
How Packages Help You Lower overall cost compared to individual session rates Support consistent momentum toward goals Reduce the need to schedule each session individually Improve continuity with your provider Allow for more coordinated, long-term planning of care Reduce administrative load such as frequent scheduling and individual session coordination
Rate Transparency Package pricing is fixed and confirmed before services begin, so families know exactly what to expect. Packages reflect a reduced rate compared to standard hourly session pricing and are based on service time, clinical complexity, and level of support needed.
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Small Group Services
We believe in meeting you where you are. Growth, healing, and learning happen in many different spaces and at different paces. Our group services are designed to feel supportive, structured, and accessible while helping individuals and families build meaningful skills together.Groups are offered by our interdisciplinary team, including OT, PT, SLP, Mental Health Therapy, and Skilled Caregiver/Respite providers. Each group is thoughtfully facilitated to support engagement, safety, and individualized participation within a shared setting.
Group Structure
Small groups (typically 2–6+ participants depending on program design)
1-hour facilitated sessions
In person, community-based, or virtual options
Available for children, adolescents, adults, older adults, and families as appropriateFocus Areas May Include
Emotional regulation and coping skills
Social connection and communication
Executive functioning and daily life skills
Sensory processing and regulation support
Movement, coordination, and functional participation
Caregiver-supported learning and carryover into daily routinesInvestment Structure
Pricing is based on group size for each 1-hour session. Smaller groups offer more individualized support, while larger groups provide more accessible participation.Therapy-Led Groups (OT / PT / SLP / MHT)
2–3 participants: $55–$70 per person
4–6 participants: $30–$45 per person
6+ participants: $20–$30 per personSkilled Caregiver / Respite-Led Groups
2–3 participants: $15–$20 per person
4–6 participants: $8–$12 per person
6+ participants: $5–$8 per personWhat This Means for You
Smaller groups = more individualized support and attention
Mid-size groups = balance of support and accessibility
Larger groups = more affordable access while maintaining structure
Every group is still guided, structured, and purpose-drivenCreate a Group for You or Your Family
If you have an idea for a group you wish existed, we would love to hear it. Many of our groups are created directly from family needs and community requests.Available Settings
In person
Community-based
Virtual options when appropriateRate Transparency
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Therapy Intensives
We believe meaningful progress often happens when support is more consistent over a shorter period of time. Therapy intensives are designed to provide focused, structured care that helps build momentum toward functional goals in a supportive and intentional way.Intensives may be provided by Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT), Speech-Language Pathology (SLP), or Mental Health Therapy (MHT), depending on individual needs and goals.
What an Intensive Looks Like
Increased frequency of services over a short, defined period of time
Typically structured over 1–3 weeks
Clear, individualized goals established at the start
Consistent provider(s) when possible
Caregiver coaching and carryover strategies included when appropriateWhat We Focus On
Emotional regulation and coping skills
Motor planning, coordination, and functional movement
Communication and social participation
Executive functioning and daily routines
Sensory processing and regulation support
Caregiver-supported strategies for home and community integrationWeekly Intensive Options (Examples)
Level 1: Foundational Intensive
Designed for stabilization, early skill building, or introduction of strategies
2 sessions per week for 1 week
$900 – $1,200 per weekLevel 2: Standard Intensive
Designed for building consistency, strengthening functional skills, and caregiver integration
3–4 sessions per week for 1–2 weeks
$1,500 – $3,200 per weekLevel 3: Comprehensive Intensive
Designed for complex needs, multi-area goals, or deeper functional change
4–5 sessions per week for 2–3 weeks
$3,000 – $6,000+ per programWhat This Means for You
More consistent support in a shorter time frame
Stronger momentum toward meaningful goals
Clear structure with defined start and end points
Increased caregiver involvement when appropriate
Focused care that connects directly to daily lifeRate Transparency
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Skilled Caregiver Support
Caregiver support strengthens confidence, daily routines, and follow-through of skills in real-life environments. Services may be provided as part of therapy or as a standalone coaching and consultation service depending on need.Support may be clinical in nature (when delivered by licensed providers) or consultative and educational in nature.
Caregiver Coaching & Support Sessions
$185–$225 per hourCaregiver coaching may include:
Regulation and co-regulation strategies
Sensory and environmental supports
Daily routines, structure, and transitions
Behavioral support and functional engagement strategies
Integration of therapy goals into home and community settingsClinical Caregiver Integration (Therapy-Based Services)
$200–$225+ per hourProvided by licensed Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, or Mental Health Therapists. May include:
Clinical interpretation of behavior and function
Treatment planning and adjustment
Integrated caregiver training tied to active goals
Coordination with interdisciplinary care plansHow We Support You (Michigan and Beyond)
Licensed clinical services are provided where our clinicians are licensed or hold practice privileges, currently including Michigan.We continue to monitor future licensure compact expansion opportunities that may allow broader interstate service delivery over time.
Non-clinical services (coaching, consultation, education, and advocacy support) are available more broadly and are designed to meet families where they are.
These services focus on education, coaching, and consultation rather than diagnosis or treatment. If clinical care is needed locally, we will help connect you with appropriate providers.
Rate Transparency
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Mentorship and Consultation Services
Mentorship and consultation services are offered by select providers and are designed to support clinical reasoning, skill development, and systems-level growth. These services are educational and consultative and do not replace direct therapy or clinical treatment.They are designed for clinicians and teams at different stages of development—from early career support to advanced clinical specialization and clinician-entrepreneur growth.
Who This Is For
New graduates or newer clinicians who expected mentorship but find themselves navigating complex caseloads week to week and want support to safely build confidence, skills, and clinical decision-making
Intermediate clinicians seeking case consultation, specialty support, and stronger clinical reasoning in real-time practice
Advanced clinicians focused on specialty areas, program development, or interdisciplinary collaboration
Clinician-entrepreneurs building private practices, programs, or service models and needing systems-level guidanceMentorship / Consultation Options
Clinical Consultation (Entry-Level / New Clinician Support)
$185–$225 per hour
Support for newer clinicians who are building confidence in real-time practice, including case consultation, clinical reasoning, sensory and regulation-based strategies, and navigating complex caseloads safely and effectivelyAdvanced Clinical Mentorship & Program Development
$225–$275 per hour
Support for intermediate to advanced clinicians focused on specialty practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, program development, and expanding clinical skill sets in complex casesClinician-to-Entrepreneur & Systems Mentorship
$250–$300 per hour
Support for clinicians building or growing private practices, group programs, or interdisciplinary service models, including systems design, service development, pricing structure support, and sustainable practice growthWhat This Can Include
Case consultation and clinical decision-making support
Sensory, regulation, and functional care strategies
Skill development and advanced clinical reasoning
Program and service design support
Interdisciplinary collaboration and systems navigation
Private practice and clinician-entrepreneur development guidanceRate Transparency
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Insurance Coverage
We value access to care and are committed to thoughtful, healthy growth to better support unmet needs in the communities we serve. A mentor once shared with me, “You can do anything, but you cannot do everything.” That perspective continues to guide how we build and expand our services.Each provider on our team maintains autonomy in selecting insurance participation based on their licensure, scope, and credentialing. The insurance enrollment process is complex, and we are actively working as a team to expand and optimize sustainable options wherever possible.
Coverage varies by provider and the insurance plans they are credentialed with. We recommend reviewing individual provider profiles on our “Team” page for specific details.
If we are not yet a match for your insurance needs, we are committed to transparency and support in helping you explore next steps. This may include referral to trusted community partners, placement on a waitlist while credentialing is in process, or guidance on alternative care options.
We also offer a limited number of sliding scale and scholarship-supported options when available to help improve access where possible.
If you are unsure where to start, please reach out. We are happy to help guide you toward the best fit.
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Virtual Services: Grow Where You Are
Working With Us in Michigan and Outside Michigan
Yes, we can support you. Our services are organized into clear tiers so you can easily understand how we work together across clinical care, coaching, and education.
We are committed to ethical, compliant practice and clearly distinguishing between clinical therapy services and non-clinical educational and consultative support.
Tier 1: Clinical Therapy Services (Michigan and Licensed States Only) $210 to $250 per hour
Your rate within this range is based on the treating provider's level of experience and clinical specialization. Newer clinicians are offered at the lower end of the range, and senior and specialty providers at the upper end. Your specific rate is confirmed in writing before services begin.
Clinical services are only provided when a licensed clinician is authorized to practice in your state. Licensure currently includes Michigan, with any additional states noted on individual provider profiles.
Includes services such as: Occupational Therapy (OT) Physical Therapy (PT) Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Mental Health Therapy (MHT)
These services may include evaluation, clinical assessment, treatment, and ongoing clinical care in person or via telehealth where legally permitted.
Tier 2: Caregiver and Family Support (Nationwide) $160 to $200 per hour
These services are educational and consultative and are available regardless of location. Rate within this range is based on provider experience and specialization.
Includes services such as: Caregiver coaching and home strategy support Family education and functional skill-building support Advocacy and systems navigation, including IEP and 504 process support
These services focus on education, coaching, and consultation. They do not include diagnosis, treatment, or clinical therapy.
Tier 3: Professional Consultation (Nationwide) $210 to $250 per hour
Consultative support for clinicians, educators, and care teams, available regardless of location. Rate within this range is based on provider experience and specialization.
Includes services such as: Professional consultation for clinicians, educators, and care teams Case consultation and clinical reasoning support Interdisciplinary collaboration and systems navigation
These services are professional-to-professional and do not constitute clinical therapy or direct client care.
Tier 4: Education, Groups, and Community Support (Nationwide) $25 to $275 per service or program
This tier includes structured learning, group experiences, and education-based support designed for accessibility and connection.
Includes services such as: Group programs for children, adults, caregivers, or families Workshops and courses, live or self-paced Community sessions and live Q&A events Digital resources and educational tools
These services are focused on education, learning, and skill-building and do not include individualized clinical treatment.
Access, Sliding Scale, and Scholarship Support
We believe meaningful support should be reachable. The rates above reflect our standard rates by provider level. We also reserve a limited number of sliding-scale and scholarship-supported spots for families and individuals for whom the standard rate is a barrier.
Sliding-scale access is offered based on financial need and current availability, and applies to the provider rate quoted to you. Requesting a reduced rate is simple and private. If cost is a concern, please tell us, and we will talk through options together, which may include a reduced rate, a payment plan, or connection to other community resources.
Families who are financially able to pay the standard rate help make sliding-scale and scholarship spots possible for others. We are grateful for that shared commitment to access.
Ethical Practice and Compliance Commitment
We are committed to providing care that is ethical, transparent, and within the scope of state licensure laws and professional standards.
We clearly separate clinical therapy services from coaching, consultation, and education to ensure safe, appropriate, and compliant care delivery.
We regularly review regulatory requirements for both in-person and virtual services in Michigan and other applicable states.
We value access to care and are intentional about meeting people where they are while remaining transparent about what type of support we can provide.
What This Means for You
If you are in Michigan or a licensed state, you may have access to clinical therapy services as well as all other tiers of support.
If you are outside Michigan, you may access caregiver and family support, professional consultation, and education, groups, and community support.
Clinical therapy services are only available where legally permitted through licensure.
If You Are Not Sure Where You Fit
Tell us what you are looking for and we will help guide you to the right tier and service type. This may include therapy, coaching, professional consultation, group programs, or educational resources.