FAQs
Are you accepting new clients?
Yes, I am accepting new clients and currently doing all sessions online through HIPAA compliant telehealth services. You must live in California in order to receive services.
How do I get started?
Please reach out with any questions and to schedule a 15-20 minute phone consultation. I am happy to tell you more about my practice and to determine if I am the right therapist for you.
What is your fee?
My fee is $150 for a 50 minute therapy session. Sliding scale services are available for those in financial need—fee to be collaboratively determined prior to first session.
Do you accept insurance?
At this time I do not participate as an in-network provider with any insurance company. If your insurance policy has out of network coverage for psychotherapy, I can provide you with a superbill to submit to your insurance provider for potential reimbursement. I am unable to guarantee reimbursement and I encourage you to speak with your insurance provider first to verify your mental health, out-of-network benefits by asking the following questions:
1. Do I have out of network mental health (or behavioral health) insurance benefits?
2. What is my out of network deductible (if any) and has it been met yet by other medical expenses?
3. What is the coverage amount (or percentage) per therapy session?
Is therapy confidential?
Therapy is confidential except under the following circumstances:
There is suspected abuse of a child, elder, or dependent adult, which I am required by law to report to the appropriate authorities.
A client makes threats of serious bodily harm to another person(s), which I am required to report to police and inform the intended victim.
A client intends to harm themselves, in which case I may be required to notify authorities to seek hospitalization or to contact family members who can ensure the client’s protection.
If a court of law issues a subpoena, I may be required to disclose some information discussed in therapy.
What happens if I need to cancel or reschedule our appointment?
All cancellations or rescheduling should be made at least 24 hours in advance of your scheduled session. If an appointment is missed or cancelled with less than 24 hours notice, I will need to charge the full fee for the missed session, except in the event of an emergency.
What should I do if I'm in crisis?
In case of a medical or clinical emergency, including a threat to your safety or the safety of others, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
Additional Resources:
988 Suicide & Crisis Line: 988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
National Alliance on Mental Health - https://nami.org/