Frequently Asked Questions

  • During the first few sessions we will talk about the struggles that bring you to therapy, your history, and define your goals. As a therapist, I have a real-life, practical, and straightforward approach. This means I will be actively involved in our sessions, helping you to achieve your goals

  • Therapy provides many benefits, including greater self-awareness, stronger coping skills, and deeper insights into relationships. As long as counseling continues to be helpful, I’ll be here to support you.

  • The amount of time spent seeing a therapist is completely dependent on the individual and situation.  I have had some clients complete their therapeutic goals very quickly (over the course of a few months) and others that choose to continue sessions for years.  

  • I currently provide video conferencing sessions only.

  •  Typically, I see clients virtually Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

  • I am currently not on any health insurance panels so I cannot bill the insurance company directly, I can however provide you with a receipt that you can submit to your PPO insurance company for reimbursement. You would pay me at the time of service.

    Services may be covered in full or in part by your health insurance or employee benefit plan, it is up to you to verify what your PPO or employee benefit program will reimburse to you for a session(s) with me. The following are some suggested questions to ask your health insurance company / employee benefit program:

    • Do I have mental health insurance benefits?

    • What is my insurance deductible and has it been met?

    • How many sessions per year does my health insurance cover?

    • What is the coverage amount per therapy session?

    • Is approval required from my primary care physician?


  • I currently accept cash and IvyPay credit card payments.   No worries if you have never heard of this app before, it is extremely user friendly and I can show you how to set it up.

  • Sessions are $200.00 for 45-50 minutes and $400.00 for 85 minute intensives.  I occasionally have a sliding scale available to qualifying clients. 

  • If you are experiencing an emergency or require immediate assistance, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

  • What you say in therapy is confidential with limited exceptions:

    • My clinical judgment suggests my client is a threat to themselves or others.

    • My clinical judgment suggests there is a real possibility of child, dependent, and/or elder abuse occurring.

    • Some court proceedings as evidenced by a judge's subpoena addressed to me. 

    • There is an issue of national security as proved by the government.

    • If you are not experiencing an emergency and you would like someone to talk to as soon as possible, please consider these resources:

      My Marriage and Family Therapist license is limited to the state of California.  If you live somewhere in California we are able to meet with telehealth. 

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