Frequently Asked Questions

Sessions are provided in person, virtually or by phone anywhere in California.

I work with ages 12 and up, exhausted professionals, trauma, ADHD, first-generation families, LGBTQ community, couples, and women wanting to reclaim their identity and purpose.

 If your needs are outside of my scope of practice, I will attempt to refer you to someone who can work with you.

A FREE consultation helps determine if we’re the right match. If it seems outside my scope at first, a conversation might reveal otherwise! If we're not the best fit, I'm happy to connect you with a trusted, highly skilled therapist.

New clients can book a FREE consultation on the website. You can also contact me directly, using the email or phone number listed on the contact page.

Current clients can contact me directly via email or phone.

Individual sessions are 45 minutes long, and couples sessions are 50 minutes long. I also offer extended and intensive sessions, which are more focused and faster paced, decreasing the length of treatment. Extended sessions are 90 minutes per week (two back-to-back sessions) for individuals and two hours (two back-to-back sessions) for couples. Intensive sessions are longer in duration (three hours each) and frequency (two to three times per week); however, this reduces the length of treatment considerably.

An option to continue with weekly, biweekly, or monthly check-ins is also available after intensive and extended options.

I am a cash-pay-only practice and do not currently accept insurance. By working privately and outside of the insurance system, our sessions remain free from external constraints like required diagnoses, limitations on how often or how long we meet, restrictions on treatment methods, and burdensome documentation. This allows me to prioritize your privacy, autonomy, and individualized care.

I recognize that insurance is an important resource for many people seeking mental health services. While I don't accept insurance directly, your insurance plan may have out-of-network benefits, which means that they will reimburse you for a portion of our session cost. I have partnered with Thrizer to handle the out-of-network process automatically for you. With Thrizer, you will only have to pay a copay for our sessions, instead of paying my full fee and waiting for reimbursements. This typically allows clients to save on average 70% upfront on our sessions. During our intake process, I can help you verify if you have out-of-network benefits and how much your copay would be.

If you’d like to seek reimbursement, I can provide a superbill—a detailed receipt you can submit to your insurance provider. Reimbursement rates vary depending on your specific plan and coverage.

We are committed to providing high-quality care while valuing the time of both our clients and therapists. If you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, please provide at least 48 hours’ notice by reaching out to your therapist directly. Cancellations made with less than 48 hours’ notice may be subject to the full session fee. We understand that unexpected circumstances arise, and we’re happy to review individual situations as needed.

You will need a smartphone, iPad, or laptop/computer. I will go over all the specifics with you as to how to log into your sessions, and you will receive a link via email before each session.

Yes. Under the No Surprises Act, you have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost. You can request a Good Faith Estimate before starting services or at any time during your care. This estimate will outline expected charges for services you may receive and is provided in writing. While this is not a bill, it helps you plan for your care. For questions or more information, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.