Therapy FAQ


What should I expect from therapy?

Our work together is sacred and it is my honor to accompany you on your journey. I bring my experience and knowledge to meet your self knowledge and understanding. We team up together to support you in moving through the places where you are stuck or are wanting change. I believe that guidance and support can help you to tap into your own health and healing. Therapy can be uncomfortable at times and difficult work, and I’ve found this process of coming more into your joy, creativity, freedom and love as a beautiful treasure that can be found in our work together.

How long are sessions?

Sessions are typically 45-50 minutes long.

How often are the sessions?

People often report they find therapy is most beneficial when they have weekly sessions. The reason for this that it gives time to integrate and reflect on the session and any practices and to discuss any blocks or barriers that arise within the week. This way they deepen in the work together to make changes in their lives.

People report they struggle to make short or long term changes effectively and quickly if they engage in therapy every 3-4 weeks or less. Having therapy less frequently can be a good option for someone who wants ‘maintenance’ sessions so that they don’t go back to habitual/automatic ways of being that brought them into therapy in the first place.

Do you take insurance? 

I am not currently paneled with any insurance companies.  If you have out of network benefits, I can provide you with an ‘out of network’ superbill. You can submit this to your insurance company for potential reimbursement based on your insurance.  Please contact your insurance carrier for more information and see if you can receive telehealth coverage for an out-of-network provider who is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and to find out how much they will reimburse.

There are companies such as Thrizer or Reimbursify that can submit superbills without therapist involvement for a small fee to you. Some clients may prefer to use these services to ease the process of submitting superbills. Please contact them directly as I only submit superbills to you and not to them.

What happens if I need to cancel my session?

There is a 48 hour cancellation or rescheduling policy. Please provide cancellation at a minimum of 48 hours before your appointment. Cancellations without the 48 hour notice will be charged full fee.

What will it cost me?

Please note: All therapy sessions are conducted virtually and are limited to those residing in the state of California.

My session fee is $250 for a 45-50 minute session.

I do consider a lower fee when there is a financial need. Please let me know your financial concerns and we will go from there.

All major credit cards (including HSA account cards) are accepted for payment.

Do you offer online therapy?

Yes. Telehealth can be a convenient option to receive psychotherapy services. All sessions are currently conducted online or over the phone.

More Questions?

 

Good Faith Estimate

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost.

Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services. 

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services.

You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a 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 (800) 985-3059.