Your Questions, Answered
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I work best with clients who are:
Motivated for change, even if they’re not sure what that looks like yet
Open to reflection and collaboration
Willing to actively engage in the therapy process
You don’t need to arrive with clarity or a plan. A willingness to begin and participate in the process is enough.
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I provide telehealth therapy throughout California.
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My fee is $265 for a 50-minute session. Extended sessions are available when clinically appropriate, with fees prorated according to session length.
I also offer a free 15-minute consultation call. This is a chance to briefly connect, answer questions, and see whether working together feels like a good fit.
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Insurance can be helpful, but it often introduces constraints that can subtly shape the direction of treatment.
Private pay allows for:
More flexibility in how therapy is structured
No requirement for a clinical diagnosis for billing purposes
Greater privacy and confidentiality
More space for deeper, longer-term work without outside constraints
For many high-achieving teens and adults, this flexibility supports a more personalized and effective therapy experience—one that isn’t defined by billing requirements, but by what’s actually needed in the room.
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Fit matters a lot in therapy. The consultation call is a space to get a sense of whether working together feels comfortable and aligned. If it seems like another provider would be a better fit, I will always try to point you in that direction as well.
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Under federal law, clients who are uninsured or who choose not to use their insurance benefits for therapy services have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of the expected costs of treatment. A Good Faith Estimate is a written estimate of anticipated fees based on the information available at the time it is provided.
Because therapy is individualized, the number, frequency, and duration of sessions may vary, and the estimate is not a guarantee of the total cost of treatment. You may request a Good Faith Estimate before starting services or at any time during therapy.
If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you may have the right to dispute the charges through a federal patient-provider dispute resolution process.
Please note that Good Faith Estimates are generally available for clients who are paying out of pocket or choosing not to use insurance benefits. The estimate is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute a contract or commitment to receive a specific number of sessions or services.
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I am in-network with select insurance plans through Headway, and can review eligibility during our consultation call.
That said, many clients choose to use private pay.
Private pay often allows for more flexibility in the therapy process and avoids some of the limitations that can come with insurance-based care.