Community Access Program

However You're Getting Here, We're Glad You Did

Three ways to make care affordable: use your insurance, apply for grant-funded care through One Session. Two Healed., or choose a sliding-scale rate that fits your life. There's a door here for you — no wrong way in.

There's a plan that fits your life
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Major insurers
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EAP partners
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Directory listings
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States · virtual care
Telehealth across 16 states — secure video from your phone or laptop. Coverage verified before your first visit.
Use Your Insurance · Telehealth

Therapy With Insurance — Telehealth Across 16 States

Sessions at Helen's Project are secure telehealth — video from your phone or laptop, no commute. We accept a growing list of insurance plans across multiple states and verify your benefits before your first visit.

Secure video sessions In-network billing No surprise fees Pre-visit verification

We accept all major private and public insurance

Coverage varies by plan and clinician. We confirm your benefits as part of your intake when you schedule.

Helen's Project accepts the following insurance plans: Baylor Scott & White Health, Ambetter Health, Aetna, Cigna, Medicare, Medicaid, Optum, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, and BlueCross BlueShield.

EAP Referral Partners

Bill through your employer's assistance program.

Helen's Project partners with the following Employee Assistance Programs: ComPsych, Ulliance, Uplift, CuraLinc, MINES, Carebridge, Evernorth, Headspace, First Choice Health, and Headway.

Selected Partners for a better experience

Find us on the directories and platforms therapy-seekers trust.

Helen's Project is listed on Therapy for Black Girls, Open Path Collective, Psychology Today, Therapy Den, Alma, Tava, Yelp, and Zocdoc.

Sliding Scale · Pay What Fits

A Sliding-Scale Rate That Fits Your Life

Pay a per-session rate matched to your clinician's level of training — no insurance required, no application to fill out. The people who take care of everyone else get adjusted rates, too.

$25
Intern · per session
$35
Associate · per session
$65
Fully licensed · per session
Community Keepers — teachers, nurses, and crisis responders — receive adjusted rates. No application needed for the sliding scale; just let us know when you reach out.
The Reserve

Or choose a monthly membership

Essential
Begin your care
$99/mo

$99/session · 37% below national avg. Founding rate locked for life — $119/mo after founding window.

  • 1 therapy session / month (38 min)
  • Clinician flexibility — attend with any provider
  • Async messaging (non-emergency)
  • Member resource portal
  • Basic care coordination
Get started
Cancel anytime · founding rate locked
Comprehensive
Full-spectrum care
$349/mo

$87.25/session · 45% below national avg. Founding rate + full event access — $399/mo after founding.

  • 4 therapy sessions / month (53 min)
  • Clinician flexibility — attend with any provider
  • Unlimited async messaging
  • 4 live text sessions / month
  • Included community events (virtual & in-person)
  • Dedicated care manager
  • Priority + same-week scheduling
Get started
Cancel anytime · founding rate locked

Employer / business plans available (5–20 employees, starting at $85/employee/mo). See full Reserve page →

Grant-Funded Access

One Session. Two Healed.

Every session purchased at Helen's Project funds one for a person or family in need. Apply directly — our team reviews eligibility, notifies you of approval, and gets you scheduled for your first session.

How it works

4 Steps to Get Started

No prerequisites, no paperwork up front. Fill out a short form and we handle the rest.

Apply directly on the website

Fill out our short eligibility form — takes less than 5 minutes.

Reception calls to schedule your first session

Our team reaches out to book your first appointment with one of our providers.

We review eligibility and notify you

Our team completes the review and contacts you — approved, waitlisted, or offers an alternative path.

Begin your grant-funded sessions

Once approved, you're matched with a provider and care begins — fully or partially funded.

Want to directly fund care for a person or family in need? Donate to One Session. Two Healed. →
Insurance & Billing FAQ

Common Questions About Affordable Therapy

Short answers to the questions we hear most often about insurance, telehealth pricing, and the Community Access Program.

Does Helen's Project accept insurance?
Yes. We accept all major private and public insurance plans — including Aetna, Cigna, BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Optum, Medicare, Medicaid, Ambetter, and Baylor Scott & White. See the full list above. Once you schedule, we confirm your benefits before your first session.
How much does therapy cost?
With insurance, most members pay only their plan copay. Cash-pay membership starts at $99/month ($99/session — 37% below the national telehealth average). For those who qualify, care is available through One Session. Two Healed. — funded by every session purchased.
How do I know what I’ll actually pay for therapy?
We verify your insurance benefits before your first session so you’ll have a clear idea of your co-pay, deductible, or any out-of-pocket costs. If anything changes, we’ll let you know right away.
Can I switch between insurance and self-pay?
Yes. You can switch payment methods at any time. We just recommend notifying billing in advance so we can avoid claim conflicts or billing delays.
Will my insurance plan cover telehealth therapy?
In most cases, yes. Since the pandemic, nearly all major insurers cover telehealth therapy at the same rate as in-person care. We verify your benefits before your first session so you know exactly what's covered — no surprise bills.
What if my insurance isn't on the list?
Reach out anyway. We add new payers regularly, and we can often work with out-of-network plans by providing a superbill for partial reimbursement. Contact us and we'll let you know what we can do.
How does One Session. Two Healed. work?
One Session. Two Healed. is our pay-it-forward program — every session purchased at Helen’s Project funds one for a person or family in need. Apply directly on the website. Our reception team will reach out to schedule your appointment.
Do you offer superbills for out-of-network reimbursement?
Yes. If you're paying out-of-pocket, we provide superbills (itemized receipts) you can submit to your insurance for partial reimbursement under your out-of-network mental-health benefits.
What happens if I get a bill after my session?
This usually happens while insurance claims are still processing or if a deductible hasn’t been met yet. We recommend waiting for your Explanation of Benefits (EOB), and our billing team can help review anything that looks unclear.
Why might a claim be denied?
Common reasons include eligibility issues, out-of-network status, missing referrals, or plan limitations. If a denial occurs, we review it and help identify next steps, including resubmission or available patient options.
What's the cancellation or no-show policy?
Sessions cancelled less than 1 hour in advance, or no-shows, may be billed a standard cancellation fee. Members in the One Session. Two Healed. program receive an automatic grace policy — life happens, we work with you.
Still unsure?

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