Frequently Asked Questions
What is the process of therapy with you like?
In your intake session, I will listen to your reasons for coming to therapy, understand your goals, and ask you questions that give me a clear picture of your current situation so we can identify your needs. We will talk together about what your treatment plan will be and how I will be able to help you reach your goals. In the following sessions, I will continue to gather information about your background and current pain points. If you are coming in as a couple or with a relationship partner, I may meet with each of you separately after our initial session to better understand your individual history and how it shows up in your relationship. As we continue to meet, I will be transparent about the therapy process and welcome feedback. Your sense of safety is very important to me, and I will always put your best interest first, so your questions are always welcome.
How long will therapy take?
It is my goal to help you reach your goals in the shortest amount of time possible. Sometimes this process is relatively short, a matter of a few weeks, and sometimes it is much longer. It all depends on a number of factors. If you come with a history of trauma, injuries in your relationship such as physical or emotional affairs, a history of addiction, or years of high conflict or disconnection, the process can take longer. Healing from the effects of these experiences and creating new opportunities for safety and well-being can feel slow at times. On the flip side, most people find relief as the process unfolds and they begin to experience the well-being that comes from establishing new and healthy patterns.
What do your services cost?
The regular out-of-pocket fee for individual, couples, and relational counseling is $190 per 50-minute session. I also offer a limited number of sliding scale spots for those in need, so please ask if this would be helpful for your situation.
Do you accept any insurance?
I do not accept insurance as an in-network provider; however, as an out-of-network provider, I can provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurance carrier for partial reimbursement.
What is a Good Faith estimate?
Under the federal No Surprises Act and California law, health care providers—including Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors—are required to provide clients who do not have insurance or who are not using insurance a Good Faith Estimate of the cost of their medical items and services, including psychotherapy.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services, including counseling or therapy sessions.
Your therapist must provide you with a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your scheduled medical service or item. You can also ask your healthcare provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or 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 www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 1-800-985-3059.