Expressive Minds provides a comprehensive assessment to determine clients' areas of strength and needs. We use a variety of assessment procedures, and we never rely solely on one measure to guide our treatment plan. Following the consultation meeting, an assessment plan will be outlined based on the areas of concern.

• Standardized Assessments

• Informal Assessments

• Interviews (parent, teacher, and client)

• Observations

Following the evaluation, a printable report will be available for you in the client portal.  A meeting will be set to review the evaluation information, discuss questions, and, if appropriate, develop treatment goals and service delivery models.

Treatment can be provided in 30-minute or 60-minute increments. The frequency will be discussed and determined at the consultation meeting. We strive to be creative with how often and where services are provided to meet each family's unique needs best.

Under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, health care providers are required to provide a "Good Faith Estimate" of expected charges to individuals who are not enrolled in an insurance plan or a Federal health care program, or who are not submitting a claim to their insurance.

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services, including speech-language evaluations and therapy sessions. Expressive Minds will provide you with a written Good Faith Estimate at least 1 business day before your scheduled evaluation or service, or upon your request. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you have a legal right to dispute the bill through the federal patient-provider dispute resolution process. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.

Minnesota Medical Assistance:

Expressive Minds is not enrolled as a provider for Minnesota Medical Assistance (Medicaid) or any other federal or state-funded healthcare program.  Because we are not Medicaid providers, we cannot accept clients who intend to use Medicaid/MA benefits, and we cannot issue Superbills or receipts for submission to government-funded programs. If your child is covered under a Minnesota Medical Assistance plan, please notify us prior to scheduling so we can discuss the necessary legal private-pay waivers required by state guidelines, or assist you in finding an enrolled provider.

Please note the following policies:

Expressive Minds, LLC operates strictly as a private-pay, out-of-network practice. We do not participate in, contract with, or maintain any relationship with commercial health insurance networks.

• No Direct Billing: We do not submit claims, file paperwork, communicate with, or negotiate with insurance companies under any circumstances.

• Client Responsibility: The client (or client's legal guardian) maintains 100% financial responsibility for all services rendered. Payment is due in full at the time of service.

• No Authorization Assistance: We do not seek or obtain prior authorizations for therapy.

While we provide a monthly Superbill as a courtesy for families seeking independent out-of-network reimbursement, Expressive Minds makes no guarantees regarding whether your specific insurance policy will approve or reimburse for our services.

Speech Sound/Articulation Only Evaluation

• Fee:  $200

• This fee includes the assessment time, evaluation report, and consultation of findings and recommendations.

Comprehensive Language and Literacy Evaluation

• Fee:  $400

• This fee includes the assessment time, evaluation report, and consultation of findings and recommendations.

• 30-Minutes Session

  • Fee:  $70

  • The session will include a short discussion of successes or challenges from the previous session, direct instruction with the client, and home practice activities between sessions.

• 60-Minute Session

  • Fee:  $140

  • The session will include a short discussion of successes or challenges from the previous session, direct instruction with the client, and home practice activities between sessions.

The mission of the Expressive Minds Client Assistance Program (CAP) is to increase access to specialized literacy and language intervention for Minnesota families experiencing financial hardship. Particular consideration is given to students with dyslexia, developmental language disorder (DLD), ADHD, autism, and related educational literacy-language needs.

• To maintain the sustainability of our independent practice, this program is strictly limited to two (2) assistance placements during each six-month application period:

• Period 1: January – June

• Period 2: July – December

• If awarded a placement, families receive a 50% reduction in fees for one (1) 60-minute session per week for the six-month period (up to 26 sessions total).

Applications are accepted year-round on a rolling basis.

• Active Review Windows: While you may apply at any time, primary slot selections are finalized in December (for the January–June cohort) and June (for the July–December cohort).

• Waitlist: If you apply mid-cycle and slots are currently full, your application will be held securely and confidentially on our priority waitlist for the upcoming term. If a current placement is forfeited early, we review the waitlist immediately.

Click Here to Open Our Secure Client Assistance Application

Applications are kept 100% confidential and are reviewed without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, disability, or family structure. Decisions are based on program criteria, clinical appropriateness, and current capacity.

Please Note: Submission of an application does not establish a formal provider-client relationship and does not guarantee services or financial assistance. Slots are awarded based on alignment with the program’s mission.