Who knew when you started googling “find a therapist near me” that you would’ve find so many options, and be left with SO many questions? I am here to help! If you have a question NOT on this list, feel free to contact me and ask.

How long do therapy sessions typically last? 

Sessions are 50 minutes with an option to extend to 80 minutes for EMDR. Intensive half day sessions can be arranged for people wanting more immediate relief from single-event traumas.

What happens during the first therapy session? 

I’ll spend some time getting to know you and learning more about your history and what’s going on for you right now. We’ll also talk about your goals for therapy and make sure we’re on the same page.

How much do sessions cost? 

$225 per weekly 50 minute session

Are sessions covered by my insurance?

I don’t accept insurance because I believe therapy should be completely private and confidential. Any time your information is shared with a third party, even an insurance company, there is no guarantee they will keep it private. See this FTC article on how therapy tech companies abuse clients’ trust. Additionally, insurance companies require that I give you a mental health diagnosis. While a diagnosis may be helpful for some people, you may prefer not to have one in your medical records.

I work with Mentaya, a platform that helps clients get money back on out-of-network therapy sessions. If you have out-of-network benefits, Mentaya will file claims and handle the insurance paperwork to make sure you get reimbursed. They charge a 5% fee per claim that I cover as a courtesy to help you get your session fees reimbursed. You can sign up here.

Note: Mentaya's goal is to save you time and money. It's completely optional, and as your therapist I do not benefit in any way from your participation. Using out-of-network benefits does require a diagnosis. It is your responsibility to verify your eligibility for out-of-network reimbursement with your insurance company and to notify me if your insurance plan or coverage changes.

How do I know if I really need therapy? 

Therapy helps when it feels like you’re constantly overwhelmed, stressed out, and can’t seem to fix it with everything you’ve tried. A good therapist can help you unravel patterns that just aren’t working anymore and give you relief from your symptoms.

How often will I need to come to therapy? 

You’ll get the best results from weekly sessions. I want to make sure you get the healing and transformation you’re looking for, so I schedule sessions on a weekly basis. In the beginning, some people want to have more frequent sessions. If your symptoms are so disruptive it’s difficult for you to manage a week between sessions, we may start off meeting more often or with a half day intensive.

How long will I need to come to counseling? 

In our first session, we’ll create a plan based on your goals and check in regularly to make sure it’s helpful for you. Many of my clients feel change and relief after just a few months, and they often choose to stay in therapy longer so they can fully explore and process their thoughts, emotions, and memories. You get to decide how long you want to stay in therapy, and I can help you make that decision as we look at the progress you’re making toward your goals.

Where do sessions take place? 

I provide online therapy using a secure platform to ensure your privacy and confidentiality. After our 15 minute consultation if we decide to move forward together, you’ll receive a link to fill out the required paperwork and links to our weekly telehealth sessions.

Who do you work with? 

I provide individual therapy for children, teens, and adults who want to understand themselves better. I specialize in working with trauma and grief, and all the ways they shows up in your life through body pain, emotional disruption, and detached relationships.

What if therapy isn't working? 

Sometimes it can take a few weeks for you to see the benefits of therapy. Things can feel worse at first before they start to feel better. If you aren’t seeing progress toward your goals after the first month of sessions, we’ll have a conversation about what’s working and what isn’t working and we can change things up or decide that another resource might be a better fit.

Ready to get started with online therapy?

Reach out today to schedule a free consultation. We’ll spend 15 minutes on a phone or video call and we’ll talk about how I can help. If I am not the right person, I’ll do my best to get you to the right person.

Contact me to schedule your free 15 minute video consultation for counseling online across California.