I'm so glad you're here! Before you request an appointment, I want to make sure we're a good fit — practically speaking. Taking a few minutes to read through this will help us make the most of our time together.

Virtual Sessions in California

All sessions are held virtually. I work exclusively with clients located in California. Therapy is regulated by state licensure, which means I can only provide therapy to clients who are physically in California at the time of each session.

Fees

Fees are due on the day of service. I accept credit/debit card, HSA/FSA funds, and Zelle.

Individual Therapy

  • Initial Trial Session (45 min) — $140

  • Intake Session (80 min) — $250

  • Ongoing Sessions (50 min) — $160

Couples Therapy

  • Initial Trial Session (50 min) — $190

  • Intake Session (110 min) — $300

  • Ongoing Sessions (75 min) — $250

Insurance

I am an out-of-network provider, which means session fees are paid out-of-pocket, and I do not bill insurance. Depending on your plan, you may be eligible for partial reimbursement for individual therapy sessions. I provide a monthly superbill you can submit yourself, or I can invite you to Mentaya — a service that handles the reimbursement process automatically for a 5% fee per session.

Not sure what your plan covers? Use the benefits checker at the bottom of this page to find out before we connect.

Couples therapy is typically a private-pay service. Insurance reimbursement requires a mental health diagnosis, which a couple sometimes does not qualify for. In some cases, one or both members may meet criteria for a reimbursable diagnosis — and if that diagnosis becomes a clinical focus of the therapy, insurance billing may be possible. This will be evaluated during your intake session. You're welcome to check your potential benefits below as a first step, though whether reimbursement is possible will depend on the diagnosis determined at intake.

What the process looks like

You can request a complimentary consultation or trial session using the button below. For full sessions, you’ll need to complete the intake paperwork in order to reserve your spot.

While I recommend weekly sessions in order to create space and momentum for deep work, we can always tailor frequency to your specific needs and goals. If you are generally stable and your goals are focused on maintenance and support, a bi-weekly or monthly schedule may be appropriate.

I treat the first few sessions as a trial period for both of us. If at any point it doesn't feel like the right fit — for either of us — we can end our work together, and I will provide appropriate referrals to support your continued care.

Available Times

I generally have openings on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 AM till 1:30 PM. If you need an appointment time outside of those hours, please email me to inquire.

Still have questions?

You are welcome to email me and I will get back to you shortly.

I look forward to supporting you!

Before You Book

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