The PSC provides low-cost assessment and therapy services for UB students, faculty, staff and community members. We do not accept insurance, but we offer sliding scale options to keep services accessible.
(not affiliated with UB) Fees for community members are based on household income and family size. Your exact fee will be confirmed during the intake process.
To determine your fee for psychotherapy, find the row in the table below that indicates your family’s total income and the column that indicates the total number of people who live in your household.
Total Family Income | Family Size 1-2 | Family Size 3+ |
$70,000 and up | $50.00 | $45.00 |
$60,000 – 69,999 | $45.00 | $40.00 |
$50,000 – 59,999 | $40.00 | $35.00 |
$40,000 – 49,999 | $35.00 | $30.00 |
$30,000 – 39,999 | $30.00 | $25.00 |
$20,000 – 29,999 | $25.00 | $20.00 |
$15,000 – 19,999 | $20.00 | $15.00 |
less than $15,000 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
Assessment fees are flat rates for all clients:
Payment is due at the end of the first appointment. If you are unable to pay in full, please discuss options with your clinician.
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service.
If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit No Surprises Act.
Psychological Services Center
Department of Psychology
College of Arts and Sciences, University at Buffalo
168 Park Hall, North Campus
197 Founders Promenade
Buffalo, NY 14260-4110