Most analysts have forty-five minute sessions. Each analyst, being an independent practioner, sets his or her own fee. Some analysts have a range of fees. The analyst may request that you submit your own claim forms. This is often helpful in the avoidance of third party intrusions into the therapy.
Psychoanalysts are highly concerned about confidentiality.
They understand that for therapy to be most effective the patient must be able to talk openly and freely. If you use traditional insurance, the analyst will be required to give a diagnosis. Should, for legal reasons, like a divorce, you receive a subpoena for your records, only the dates of your sessions and diagnosis will be available. If you are in a managed care situation, you basically waive all rights to confidentiality. In addition the analyst has a working knowledge of what issues are being dealt with in the therapy in the present.