Frequently Asked Questions

During our consultation, we'll discuss a brief overview of your current situation and how I can assist you. It's essential that you feel comfortable and confident in our partnership, so please feel free to ask any questions to ensure we're a good fit. Your comfort and trust are crucial as we prepare to tackle the difficulties that brought you to therapy.

In therapy, our approach is tailored to your unique needs and goals. Together, we establish treatment objectives that guide our work toward healing and growth.

My approach to addressing trauma and anxiety is integrative, drawing from various modalities such as body-based therapy, mindfulness, culturally sensitive techniques, and parts work. This comprehensive approach ensures that we address all aspects of your experience, promoting holistic healing and well-being.

Well, that varies for each individual, depending on factors like symptom improvement and goal achievement.

Here's the upside: opting for 90-minute sessions or longer, as opposed to the typical 50 minutes elsewhere, can fast-track results significantly.

Around the three-month mark, we'll sit down for a conversation about your therapy journey: what's been effective, what could be enhanced, and how you're feeling about the process.

If your symptoms have eased off or you've met your goals, we'll discuss the possibility of scaling back sessions or wrapping up treatment altogether. This decision is a collaborative one, made together, not by me alone.

Ultimately, the aim is for you to feel equipped with the skills to handle any stressors that come your way, empowering you to make your own choices with confidence.

Well, it's an investment of time, energy, and money. The more you put in, the greater the rewards. As your therapist, I'm committed to being fully present during our sessions, and I value your active participation.

My session fees start at $200 for 50 minutes. Depending on our therapeutic approach and your needs, I might suggest 90-minute sessions or longer to allow for more profound processing.

If you're interested in longer sessions or have any questions about pricing, please don't hesitate to ask.

Frankly, I can't afford to. Insurance reimbursements are often inadequate, and the administrative hassle involved can be overwhelming. It's not uncommon to wait weeks for payment, and there's always the risk of clawbacks. Most importantly, I prioritize our work together over dealing with insurance constraints. I want to tailor treatment plans to your needs, even if it means longer sessions that insurance won't cover.

For clients, there are notable benefits to bypassing insurance altogether. When you pay out of pocket, you gain greater privacy and confidentiality. You sidestep the stigma associated with insurance claims, which typically require therapists to provide a diagnosis. Plus, you have the freedom to choose your provider, and in many cases, you'll receive quicker access to care.

I provide online mental health therapy services via secure video or phone platforms to residents located throughout California. It's important to note that I am licensed solely in California, so I am unable to offer services outside of the state.

If you have any other questions about how I work and how you can benefit from my services, please book a free 15-minute consultation, and I'll answer all of your inquiries