Frequently Asked Questions

I accept Medicare Part B insurance, but for others I am an Out-of-Network provider. I do not accept Medicare Part C Advantage plans offered through commercial companies.

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In the past, I have done Single Case Agreements through Kaiser. These are pre-approved by Kaiser for a specified period of time. Please contact your Kaiser Psychiatrist or Doctor for pre-approval.

Some insurance plans offer benefits for OON. In these cases, I can provide a monthly superbill for you to submit to your insurance company. They can reimburse you directly according to your plan. I still require payment at the time of every session.

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I also use Mentaya which is a platform that allows you to easily submit superbills and check on the reimbursement details of your insurance plan.

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My fee is $200 per 50 minute session. I hold a couple of sliding scale spots. If you need a sliding scale, please discuss it with me during our intake.

I require 24 hours notice for canceled appointments. Please contact me directly by phone/text or email. If you cancel within 24 hours of your appointment you will be required to pay the full fee for your session. I allow for one "free pass" late cancellation during our time working together.

I prefer to meet with clients every week. There are some cases that it makes sense to meet every other week or only occasionally. This is usually reserved for people that I have been working with for a little while. Sometimes my every other week availability is different from my weekly availability. This enables me to accommodate more clients. I recommend that we meet every week for at least the first 4 weeks as we are getting to know each other. If you would prefer to meet less often, let's talk about your needs and reasons for wanting less frequent sessions.

A standard therapy session is 50 minutes. For special situations, I sometimes offer 75-minute sessions if schedules allow. We can discuss if an extended session might be a good fit for you.

Yes! We have the option to meet via a secure video conferencing platform similar to Zoom.

I currently have in-person availability on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Yes! Licensed requirements for a Marriage and Family Therapist include 3,000 hours of supervised clinical training, passing two California State board exams by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS), a background check by the State of California Department of Justice. Licensure includes being held legally and ethically responsible by the BBS for maintaining a strict code of ethics in the field of psychotherapy, abiding by the laws of the State of California, and obtaining continuing education credits for each license renewal to support professional development.