FAQs

Yes, I offer a free 15-minute consultation call to answer any questions you may have and assess therapeutic fit.

I work with individuals (including adults and children), families, and parents. I especially love working with teenagers.

I use a combination of person-centered therapy, interpersonal therapy, attachment-based therapy, emotionally focused therapy, solution focused therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Basically, I use the therapeutic relationship as a safe space to explore the past and current relationships in your life and how these contribute to your current thinking, emotions, and behaviors. We also identify and implement solutions that will help you meet your goals.

Yes, you must be located in California where I am licensed. We must also be a good therapeutic fit, including considering if my approach and skills are known to be effective for your concern.

My fee is $150 for individual therapy and $175 for family therapy. I am currently only accepting Aetna insurance. I do not accept any other insurance at this time, but I can provide a super bill to submit to your insurance company for potential out of network insurance coverage. Check with your plan to see if they accept super-bills. All fees are due on the day of service. I require a credit card on file.

I charge $130 an hour for clinical supervision and $120 an hour for consultation. As a supervisor, you take on considerable responsibility and risk supervising an unlicensed therapist. I take mentoring and educating my associates very seriously and strive to help them meet their full potential and discover their passion as a therapist.

I have 10-years’ experience working with kids, parents, and families in a community mental health setting. I have worked with a variety of populations and presenting issues, including dysfunctional family dynamics, trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, OCD, psychosis, ADHD, disruptive disorders, etc. I have expertise in high needs/high risk cases and preventing and managing crises.

I currently provide services in person a select number of days per month and online via HIPAA compliant video platform. Research shows online therapy is just as effective as in person therapy. It offers convenience and accessibility.

I require that clients give at least 48-hour notice to reschedule or cancel appointments. This is to ensure adequate time to schedule another client in your time slot if you cancel. If not cancelled within 48 hours, a charge equal to the original cost of the session will be charged to the card on file. As a courtesy, everybody receives one, “freebie,” late cancel to account for emergencies and unexpected sickness.

Everyone’s situation is unique and may require a different length of treatment. Some people engage in therapy for a short period of time and others for much longer. Most often, people begin meeting with me weekly and adjust frequency as progress is made. Additionally, I prefer that all my clients meet with me at least one a month to monitor progress and stay on track.

During the first several sessions, I will gather information regarding your symptoms, current functioning, and history. I will get to know you, help you identify your goals for therapy, and explore and identify your strengths; resources; support; and coping skills that will aid you in reaching your goals. We will make a solid plan to help you achieve these goals. I aim to provide a comfortable, emotionally safe environment for self-exploration.

More information coming soon! I am considering offering parent education and support groups, teen support groups, and post-partum support groups. If you’re interested in these services, please check the group therapy box on the contact form so I can be aware of community need and interest. Thank you!

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