How do I get started?

Your first step is to call or email me so we can discuss your particular concerns in detail.  Once we determine that I am a good fit for you, we schedule the initial appointment.  At this evaluation appointment we will review your history and current situation, looking at what is working, and what is not.  At the conclusion of this session, we will develop a plan for how I can best help you. 

What forms of payment do you accept?

I accept cash, check, debit or credit cards.

Are you accepting new patients?

Most of the time I have only a limited number of openings in my practice.  Call me to see if any are available at times that work for you.  If my practice is full, I do maintain a waiting list or I will be happy to give you referrals if appropriate.

What are your fees and how am I billed?

My fee for the initial evaluation is $270.  Sessions after that are $240 for individual therapy and $270 for couples therapy.  Payment for services is made at the time of the appointment.  I can provide you with a receipt that you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.

Do you accept insurance?

While I do not provide insurance billing, if you would like to submit a bill to your plan, I will give you a receipt with all the necessary information and your plan can reimburse you directly.  You may want to check with your insurance to see if you have "out-of-network" or "non-participating provider" benefits.  Your insurance company can tell you what portion of my fees they will reimburse to you and whether you have a deductible that needs to be met before they begin reimbursement.

Do you offer in person or online appointments?

I see patients primarily in person, but also offer online/telehealth appointments for patients who need to meet remotely.  This includes anyone who lives in California.

How do telehealth appointments work?

Once we schedule your first appointment, you will receive a link to a confidential and secure platform.  When you click on the link, you will be taken to the virtual waiting room and once I join you, we can begin.

What can I expect in the first appointment?

We will discuss what brings you in, what is working and what is not, and what you are hoping to get from therapy.  My experience is that our challenges frequently have their roots in our history so we will explore relevant parts of your past to see how they might be contributing.  Together we will create a plan that fits your needs.

How long are appointments?

My appointments are typically 45 minutes.

Do you work with trauma and PTSD?

Yes. Often traumatic events are at the root of our challenges.  Understanding these echoes from the past is an important part of healing those wounds.