Rates & Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely! If you have out-of-network insurance benefits that you will be using, you will be responsible for paying session fees at the time of the appointment.

I will even file claims for you through Thrizer, so you can get the most out of your insurance reimbursement with the least amount of hassle and headaches.

If you have out-of-network benefits, your insurance company will typically reimburse you for 60-80% of the cost of each session.

I encourage you to confirm the exact reimbursement amount with your insurance provider directly. Typically, your insurance card should have a customer service number where you can reach them.

You can ask your insurance company the following questions:

• Do I have out-of-network outpatient mental health coverage? If so, I able to use these benefits for telehealth?

• Do I have an out-of-network deductible?

• Do I need a referral from an in-network provider to see someone out-of-network?

• What percentage of outpatient therapy sessions are covered?

• How much will I be reimbursed for a 45 minute psychotherapy session (CPT code: 90834)?

• What is the process I need to go through to file a claim for reimbursement?

If you have concerns about affording the full rate, please reach out to me as I do offer a few sliding scale spots dependent upon your earned income.

If my slots are full at the time you reach out to me, I’d be happy to provide you with a trusted referral in my network.

You can easily find in-network providers by visiting www.psychologytoday.com and filtering for your insurance company.

Currently, I am only licensed in the state of California and am only able to see clients who are located within the state of CA.

Before beginning sessions together, we can do a free 15-minute intro call to see if we might work well together. Typically on the intro call, we may discuss the following:

• Why you’re seeking therapy at this time

• I’ll tell you a bit about myself and what working with me may look like

• We’ll talk about rates, insurance, availability, and discuss how to move forward with scheduling appointments if we are a good fit

Overall, the answer to this question depends on how quickly you want to start seeing improvements in how you feel.

I meet with most of my clients on a weekly basis. I’ve noticed that it can be easier to meet your therapy goals when meeting weekly compared to on a biweekly or monthly schedule.

I like to encourage all new clients to commit to meeting weekly, for at least the first 4 weeks. This will allow us to identify what you want to work on and get started on making progress toward your therapy goals.

After the first 4 weeks, we will always re-evaluate the appropriate frequency of sessions to best meet your needs and where you’re at in your healing journey.