FAQs

I am based in Los Angeles and can meet clients in person in Studio City.  Additionally, because I am licensed in California, I am able to practice online throughout the entire state.  

Due to licensing laws, I am only able to see clients who are physically located in California, even for online sessions.

Online therapy, or telehealth, is a way to receive mental health counseling and services over the internet or phone.  We will meet over a HIPAA compliant video platform at a time that is convenient for you.  You will need a smartphone or computer and a reliable internet connection.  

Research tells us that online therapy is just as effective as in-person therapy for many people, with no notable differences in outcomes.  Additionally, it removes some of the typical barriers such as long commutes and caregiver responsibilities, which improves client ability to attend regular sessions.  

However, online therapy is not for everyone.  If you are suicidal or homicidal, technology avoidant, uncomfortable providing online payments, unwilling to verify your identity and location, and/or do not have a private space for sessions, telehealth is not a good option for you.

Yes. I am able to see clients in person in Studio City, California.  

Individual Therapy  $225 / 50 minute session

Group Therapy for Caregivers $65 / 60 minute weekly session

Please reach out if you are interested in this option.

I am considered an out-of-network provider.  Although I do not work directly with insurance companies, I can provide monthly superbills upon request which can be submitted to your insurance for possible reimbursement.  The rate of reimbursement is dependent upon your individual plan.  Some questions you may wish to ask are:

• Do I have out-of-network benefits for mental or behavioral health?

• What is my out-of-network deductible, and what portion of it have I met?

• How many therapy sessions are covered under my insurance plan annually?

• How much will my insurance reimburse me for each session with an out-of-network provider?

• How long does it typically take to receive reimbursement?

• Do I need a referral from my primary care doctor to see an out-of-network provider?

Taking these steps will help you avoid surprises.  Ultimately, you are responsible for determining your out-of-network coverage.

Insurance companies require a medical diagnosis, and I see clients as capable and resilient individuals who are in an overwhelming life situation rather than patients with diagnoses.

Furthermore, I don’t like sharing confidential information about my clients to insurance companies.  Insurance companies often ask clinicians to share details like diagnoses, symptoms, behaviors, or treatment plans. I believe in protecting my clients’ privacy, so I don’t feel comfortable sharing this sensitive information, especially since there’s always a risk it could be compromised. 

Insurance companies often have limits to the time you can remain in treatment.  The frequency and duration of visits should not be restricted by an external company not intimately involved in your care.  

Finally, dealing with insurance companies takes up so much time and energy—filling out endless paperwork, chasing down reimbursements, and supporting the need for continued treatment. Instead, I’d rather spend that time where it really matters—with clients.  It also allows me to take care of myself, so I can show up for my clients feeling present and model how to avoid burnout.

Our first session is an intake session.  We will review your intake paperwork, go over key information, and you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions.  We’ll discuss your personal history and therapy goals.  We’ll talk about what’s brought you to therapy at this point in your life.  This process helps me understand how I can provide the support you need moving forward.  

It’s important to meet weekly for at least the first 4 sessions to establish a trusting relationship, an essential part of therapeutic progress.

Research shows that most people start feeling clinically significant improvements after about 15-20 sessions.  How long therapy takes depends on many factors—your schedule, how often we meet, what’s happening in your life, the type and intensity of the challenges you’re facing, and how much you engage with the process between sessions. Some people feel good enough to wrap things up as soon as they start to improve, while others find they really value the experience and want to keep going. My main focus is to help you reach your goals and feel better as soon as possible.

I will get back to you by or before the end of the next business day.  I am not an on-call 24-hour-a-day therapist.  If you require that level of care, we would not be a good fit.  

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 988 for crisis support or go to your nearest emergency room.

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost. Under the law, healthcare providers must give patients who do not 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.

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