FAQs

Should I be in therapy?

Everyone can benefit from therapy! Living a human life is tough stuff. Whether you are in the midst of a crisis or just ready to examine yourself more deeply, I believe that being in therapy always has value. Therapy can help you understand yourself better, process painful experiences, get unstuck from old patterns, and move forward with purpose.

I’m ready to start - now what?

Great! I’m so glad you’re ready to get started. Contact me to schedule a free, 30 minute consultation. This will give you a chance to tell me a little bit about what is bringing you to therapy right now. Not only do I want to get to know you better, but I also want you to get to know me! This way, we can determine if we are a good fit. If we decide we are a therapy match, we will schedule our first appointment. If we are not a good fit for whatever reason, I will be happy to provide you with some referrals so we can make sure you get the support you need.

How often do we meet?

Whenever possible, I want to find a consistent day/time for you. Typically, we will meet once a week for a 50-minute session. This is particularly important at the start of therapy so that we can build our therapeutic relationship and gain traction in the areas you’d like to address. As clients start to feel better, they often find they want to decrease session frequency. Whenever that time comes for you, we can discuss the option of scaling back to every-other week or once a month check-ins.

Where do our sessions take place?

I am currently available to provide teletherapy to clients anywhere in the state of California. I use HIPAA compliant software to make sure that you can have access to therapy sessions from anywhere, and feel confident that our online connection is secure. For clients residing in west Los Angeles, I have an office located in Beverly Hills and have limited spots available for in person sessions.

How long can I expect to be in therapy?

There is no right or wrong amount of time to be in therapy. Some people come while dealing with an acute issue and feel ready to end therapy when the stressor has resolved. Others spend several months or years in therapy to address ongoing challenges, heal deep emotional wounds, or to simply have an ongoing space to care for themselves. I believe that getting to the root of an issue, and then learning how to work through it, can take time and patience for the process. The large majority of my clients have been working with me for years.

Do you take insurance?

I am an out-of-network provider. If you would like to use your insurance and want to work with me, it’s best to find out if you have out-of-network reimbursement through your insurance plan. If so, I will happily provide you with a superbill that you can submit to your insurance for whatever reimbursement is available to you. Insurance companies may reimburse 50-80% for out-of-network services. Some insurances have stipulations about providing reimbursement for teletherapy services, so I encourage you to contact your carrier and determine what your plan covers.

What are your fees?

The initial 30 minute consultation is free of charge. If we decide to work together, the fee varies based on the service you are requesting. Please contact me so I can give you a more specific estimate based on your unique needs.

What are my rights under the No Surprises Act?

By law, you have the right to receive a "Good Faith Estimate" explaining how much your medical care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give clients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.​ You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services.

Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service. You can also ask your health care provider 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.