Therapy Services
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Therapeutic Approach
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Individual Therapy
Support for adults looking to gain insight and skills for practical change.
$150 - 50 minute session
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Adolescents & Teens
Support for the unique stressors, transitions, and development of adolescents and teens. I work with youth ages 12 to 18 as well as young adults.
$150 - 50 minute session
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Relationship & Family
Helping couples and families build connection, repair relationships, and understand each other more fully.
$220 - 90 minute session
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Nature/Walking Therapy
Offices aren’t for everyone and our County has some amazing scenery that can be beneficial to the therapeutic process. Plus exercise is one of the best ways to improve overall health. Inquire about nature therapy and walking as a way to mix it up. Please note this must be discussed first in office to review confidentiality and logistics.
Therapeutic approach
I use what’s considered an integrative approach in my work. That means I can tailor my approach to meet your needs specifically and adapt my style to match your goals. In general, I utilize Family Systems, CBT, DBT and Narrative Therapy Frameworks when starting with clients.
About me and my approach
How It Works:
1. Start with a free 15 minute call
We explore your goals together & determine if our services are the right fit.
2. Choose a schedule that’s best for you
Once we decide to move forward, you select a routine schedule for your needs using your new Session Health login.
3. Get started & reach new depths
As we get to know each other, we will develop a collaborative approach for you!
FAQ
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I am in network for CenCal.
I take the insurance providers listed below through Headway.co.Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, & Blue Shield
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Cash, check, credit card & some insurances.
During intake, I will ask for a credit card authorization to keep on file.
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Because I take some insurace including Medi-Cal/CenCal, I do not currently offer a sliding scale.
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Please remember to cancel or reschedule 24 hours in advance. You will be responsible for the entire fee if cancellation is less than 24 hours.
The standard meeting time for psychotherapy is 50 minutes. It is up to you, however, to determine the length of time of your sessions. Requests to change the 50-minute session needs to be discussed with the therapist in order for time to be scheduled in advance.
A $10.00 service charge will be charged for any checks returned for any reason for special handling.
Cancellations and re-scheduled session will be subject to a full charge if NOT RECEIVED AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE. This is necessary because a time commitment is made to you and is held exclusively for you. If you are late for a session, you may lose some of that session time.
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Effective January 1, 2022 under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, a ruling went into effect called the "No Surprises Act" which requires practitioners to provide a "Good Faith Estimate" about out-of-network care.
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services. You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, 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.
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Insurance requires a medical diagnosis and "medical necessity" for one identified patient, which clashes with the reality of couples work. I focus on your mutual goals and relational health rather than labeling one person with a pathology, which is why this work typically falls outside the scope of traditional insurance coverage.
Start with a free 15 minute call
Let’s explore your goals together & determine if our services are the right fit.