Discernment Counseling

I am not in-network with any insurance but provide a superbill for clients to attempt to obtain reimbursement. I recommend checking in with your insurance plan to assess the likelihood of reimbursement. From my experience thus far, Medi-cal programs and Kaiser will definitely not reimburse for out-of-network providers. Others often depend on your specific plan. Be mindful that if billing insurance, it requires one person to have a diagnosis and for documentation to focus on that person.

All sessions are provided via Telehealth. To access your telehealth appointment at the time of session, locate the link in the client portal or in your appointment reminder email. For computers, just click the link and your video session will open. For phones, you will need to download the Telehealth app.

Clients that make a weekly commitment tend to benefit the most from treatment. I also recommend people try to commit for at least 6 months to really implement the skills and see more lasting change. I try to keep communication open with clients so that if there is something not working for them, we can adjust. It can be tempting to stop treatment once we see an improvement or are not in crisis but often that is when the deeper work is really starting. Remember, the more you put into it, the more you will get out of it.

Therapy can help anyone who is open to it and would like to change some aspect of their life. It’s a myth that you need to be in crisis or are “really sick/crazy” to need help. In reality, we often suffer for years before seeking help and the damage that happens during that time usually becomes barriers in therapy. If you are feeling hesitant or nervous about reaching out, ask yourself what your life is or will be like if you don’t address the issue. It can be hard to get help and I am there to normalize and reduce the shame you may feel to help you get your needs met.

A typical session is 45 minutes and costs $200. It is often more beneficial for couples to schedule longer sessions and this can be discussed in the beginning of treatment. Those in crisis may also benefit from longer or marathon sessions to regain stability. I have limited reduced fee slots available for those in need (minimum $140/45 min) which are offered in three month intervals.

Sessions are not available past 5pm. This is so that I can also spend time with my family. Clients interested in doing marathon sessions (usually a few hours) may have additional options as these can be difficult to schedule during normal working hours.

Therapy is something you take part in, not something that is done to you and clients who put more effort, often obtain better results. I encourage my clients to also provide feedback and ask questions about the process because everyone is different and the relationship with a therapist is similar to ones with other humans. We will explore blocks and if all else fails, I can provide a referral to try another provider.