For Therapists

Your clients aren't quitting therapy.
They're quitting the $200 bill.

Deputy Care pays you before insurance pays anyone.

Deputy Care platform
Session completed — $200 paid
Claim filed automatically
Client saved 70%
3x Higher retention
55% Less per session for clients
0 hours Spent on billing admin
Sound familiar?

Most clients quit right before therapy gets cheaper

They drop off around session 4, usually a session or two before their out-of-pocket cost may drop to around $55.

"I can't afford to keep coming."

One session before the deductible is met. You lose them. They lose care.

You're running a billing office.

Insurance explanations, superbills, denied claims, hours spent on admin that has nothing to do with therapy.

$95 for a 1-hour session.

You joined a panel to stay accessible. The panel didn't return the favor.

Before & After

Your practice. Before and after Deputy Care.

Before
  • Client pays $200 upfront and stops
  • Superbills after every session
  • Refunded 6-8 weeks after session
  • Client asks what they'll owe
  • Denial sits in an inbox
  • Panel pays $95 for a 1-hour session
With Deputy Care
  • Client pays $55 post-deductible and stays
  • No superbill necessary
  • Full rate the same week
  • We send them the exact number
  • We appeal and follow up
  • Set your rate. We help clients afford it.
How it works

Simple for you.
Clear for your clients.

Benefits are verified, costs are calculated upfront, and claims are managed through to completion.

1

Verify

Insurance benefits are confirmed before the first session.

2

Estimate

The client sees their exact out-of-pocket cost based on coverage.

3

Float

You receive your full rate, while the client pays their portion.

4

Manage

Claims are followed through until fully finalized.

Deputy Care dashboard
Benefits verified
Estimate sent to client
$200 paid to you
ROI Calculator

See what client dropout is costing you.

20
$
Annual retention value $75,731
Est. client cost $92
Retention lift +50%
Friction reduction 49%
Without DC
$720
With DC
$1,368
Client lifetime value per client
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What therapists say

Trusted by therapists across the country.

Deputy Care has made financial conversations with new clients so much easier. Instead of explaining out-of-network billing, I can simply let them know their benefits will be checked and costs clearly outlined before we begin to work together. The platform makes everything transparent, and clients often realize they have more coverage than anticipated.
Kristin M. Doidge
Sara Sanford, LCSW
San Francisco, CA
My work together with Deputy Care has been nothing less than amazing. They have made it possible for me to have the kind of practice I want without the headache of dealing with insurance companies. They are great folks to work with as well.
Yerachmiel Donowitz
Yerachmiel Donowitz, LPC
Pikesville, MD
SimplePay has made it so I don't end up talking about money or fees with my clients at all. They know what they can expect. Deputy Care has provided me with loads of relief and convenience so I can focus on my practice, as well as the rest of my daily living.
Rob Whalen
Rob Whalen, LMFT
Culver City, CA

Your clients want to stay.
Make the cost the reason they do.

Join the community of therapists already using Deputy Care to retain clients and get paid faster.

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FAQ

Common questions from therapists

Do out-of-network therapists get paid their full rate with Deputy Care?

Yes — Deputy Care pays out-of-network therapists their full session rate the same week, before insurance reimburses anyone. The client pays their portion at the time of the session, typically $55–$90 once their deductible is met, and Deputy Care covers the remaining balance immediately. We submit the claim and wait for insurance on our end.

How long does it take to get paid as an out-of-network therapist?

With Deputy Care, therapists receive their full rate weekly — on the day they choose. Every session completed that week gets paid, regardless of where the claim stands.

How much does Deputy Care cost for therapists?

Benefits verification, billing, claims submission, tracking, and reporting are all free for therapists. The claims processing fee is covered by the client. SimplePay — the feature that advances the full cash-pay rate at session time — is $19/month.

What happens when insurance denies an out-of-network claim?

Deputy Care manages the denial directly — resubmitting the claim and following up with insurance without involving the therapist or client. By the time a denial happens, the therapist has already been paid in full.

How fast can an out-of-network therapist get started with Deputy Care?

Setup takes under ten minutes. Adding a client takes two more. Client benefits are verified within 24 hours — so everything is confirmed before the first session happens.

Can I switch from Mentaya or Thrizer to Deputy Care without disrupting my practice?

Therapists switch to Deputy Care in under ten minutes — free account, zero contracts, and no changes to existing scheduling or EHR tools. Deputy Care runs alongside whatever the practice already uses, so sessions keep running without interruption from day one.