I do not participate in insurance networks. I am considered an out-of-network provider.

Many clients choose private pay for the added privacy, flexibility, and depth of care it allows.

If you have out-of-network benefits, your insurance company will typically reimburse you for 60-80% of the cost of each session after you’ve met your deductible.

Use this calculator to get an instant estimate of your OON coverage.

I’d also be happy to check your benefits for you! Just make sure to have your insurance card handy, with your Member ID, during our free intro call.

Or if you prefer, you can confirm the benefits of your health insurance plan, with your insurance provider directly. Just call the number on the back of your health insurance card listed under Member Services.

You can ask them the following questions:

• Do I have out-of-network outpatient mental health coverage? Am I able to use these benefits for telehealth?

• What is my out-of-network deductible?

• How much of my deductible has been met this year?

• Do I need a referral from an in-network provider to see someone out-of-network?

• What percentage of outpatient psychotherapy sessions are covered per session?

• How much will I be reimbursed for a 450minute psychotherapy session (CPT code: 90834)?

• How do I submit claim forms for reimbursement?

• How long does it take for me to receive reimbursement?

Due to licensure laws, I can only provide therapy to clients who are physically located in California at the time of session.

That’s completely okay.

Some clients benefit most from weekly therapy. Others feel drawn to a Deep-Dive Intensive for focused work in a shorter time frame.

A free consultation is a great place to talk through your needs and decide together what makes the most sense. You can schedule your consultation here: I’M READY

Yes, I reserve a limited number of sliding scale spots in my schedule. If you do not think you can afford my full fee, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

If I’m unable to offer you a sliding scale spot, I’d be happy to offer referrals to trusted clinicians in the area.

If you’re hoping to find an in-network provider, www.psychologytoday.com is a great resource.

Your out-of-network benefits are usually pretty straightforward to use. We have two options:

• I partner with a company, Thrizer, who can submit claims to your insurance company on your behalf for a small fee. After you’ve met your deductible, you can decide whether or not you want to pay for the session in full, and receive reimbursement from your insurance company via direct deposit. Or you can simply pay your co-insurance and Thrizer can cover the rest of the cost for you, while they wait for reimbursement from your insurance company.

• Or if you prefer to deal with your insurance company yourself, I will provide you with a monthly superbill that you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. You will be responsible for paying for each session in full at time of appointment. ​

We can discuss these options in more detail on an intro call and see what works best for you!

Before scheduling a therapy session, I do a free 15 minute intro call with all potential new clients. This gives us the chance to get to know each other. Here’s what you can expect:

• I’ll ask you about why you’re seeking therapy

• I’ll tell you a bit about myself and my approach as a therapist

• You can ask me any questions that I didn’t cover

• We’ll talk about rates, insurance, availability, etc.

If we both decide we're a good fit after our consultation call, we'll schedule our first therapy appointment. I'll send you a couple of quick forms to complete before our first session. I'll also send you a link for our video calls that you can use every week.

The first session is a chance for us to slow down and get oriented together.

I’ll ask questions to understand what’s bringing you in, what’s been weighing on you, and what support would feel most helpful right now. There’s no pressure to share everything at once—we’ll move at a pace that feels manageable.

My approach is collaborative, non-judgmental, and grounded in helping you understand what’s happening beneath the overwhelm. Together, we’ll begin clarifying your goals and what you’re hoping to get out of therapy.

If you’d like a deeper look at how I work, you can learn more on the Individual Therapy page.

I meet with the majority of my clients on a weekly basis. I ask that all new clients commit to meeting weekly, for at-least the first 6 weeks. This will allow us to start off on a strong foot, so you can start seeing progress right away.

I may recommend that we increase or decrease the frequency of sessions to best meet your needs.