Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other. We will discuss your reasons for seeking therapy, your goals, and any concerns you might have. It's a safe space to share and start building a therapeutic relationship.

Each therapy session typically lasts 50 minutes. We can discuss the frequency of sessions based on your needs and goals.

Yes, I offer teletherapy sessions to ensure you receive the support you need, no matter where you are located in California.

I am in-network for Aetna but only for online therapy sessions.

Otherwise, we are able to provide superbills which can be submitted to your insurance carrier for reimbursement. Reimbursement rates vary depending on your deductible and insurance policy.

To verify benefits with your insurance, we recommend calling your carrier directly and using the following script to gather information about your reimbursement rate:

“Hi, I’m interested in beginning psychotherapy with an out-of-network provider. What’s the reimbursement rate on my policy for out of network mental health providers? And what is the deductible I need to meet prior to reimbursement beginning on my policy?”

We offer a limited number of income-based sliding scale appointments. Reduced fee appointments are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. We are happy to discuss fees during your free phone consultation.

If we are unable to accommodate your budgetary needs, we are happy to provide additional referrals to sliding scale, community mental health clinics in the area.

Our office has a 24-hour cancellation policy. This means you can change your appointment (canceling or rescheduling) without a charge up to 24 hours prior to your scheduled appointment. The fee for canceling with less than 24 hours is your full session fee.