FAQs

This is the first time I am seeking therapy, what can I expect?

Please know that it is normal and natural to feel nervous about the process. Here is an idea of what you can expect:

Prior to our first meeting:

• If we decide to work together after our 15-minute consultation, I will send you a link via email to sign up for the client portal.

• In the client portal you will have access to intake forms that you will need to review, fill out and sign prior to our first meeting.

• For telehealth sessions: You will want to identify a quiet, private, and comfortable location in your home where you’ll be free of distractions.

During our first meeting:

• We will discuss what’s going on in your life and what prompted you to seek help.

• I will ask you what your goals are or what you hope to achieve from therapy. You might even ask yourself now: What do I want to get out of therapy? If therapy were successful, what would my life look and feel like? You can think of these goals as our roadmap for treatment.  

• We will decide frequency of sessions based on your desired goals, schedule, and availability.  

• You will have an opportunity to ask any questions you might have about the process or anything else related to treatment.  

What happens next?

• Subsequent meetings will be focused on helping you achieve your desired goals. What your sessions look like depends on what you hope to achieve in our time together. I tailor treatment based on your specific and unique needs.

Can I do Telehealth from anywhere?

Yes, as long as you are in the State of California.

Why don't you accept insurance?

I don’t accept insurance because insurance companies dictate and determine many facets of your treatment such as how long you can be in therapy, how frequent your sessions should be, and what therapeutic approaches they will cover. It is not uncommon for insurance companies to decline reimbursement for treatment services if you do not have an included or required mental health diagnosis. Receiving services from an out-of-network provider such as myself allows you the flexibility to be in control of your own treatment.

I can offer a monthly Super-Bill, upon request, that you may submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement.

What type of payments do you accept?

I accept all major credit cards as well as FHA and FSA cards.

I need to cancel my appointment, who do I notify?

Please call me to cancel and/or reschedule your appointment as soon as possible. You may leave a voicemail if I am not available to take your call. I do have a 24-hour cancellation policy. If you do not cancel 24 hours in advance, you will be charged for the full fee of your appointment. If the cancellation is more than 24-hours in advance of your appointment, you may cancel your appointment via the client portal.

I need to see someone right away, when is your soonest appointment available?

I am not able to provide crisis or emergency sessions. If you or someone you know are experiencing a crisis or emergency situation, please call 911 immediately or go to the nearest hospital emergency department. You can call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at: 988. Available appointment times are accessible via the client portal.