FREQUENTLY ASKED
questions.
GETTING STARTED
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I wish I had a single blanket answer that applied to everyone stepping into therapy for the first time! What I can say is that therapy is not only for those in active emotional crisis (though a “final straw” of some sort often becomes the nudge that prompts someone to seek it out). Many people come to therapy simply to understand themselves more clearly, explore patterns, strengthen relationships, and respond differently to the world around them. As we find our rhythm, we’ll have active conversations around how the process feels for you, and how you are or are not benefiting.
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Building a new relationship with a therapist is a unique experience for each person entering the process. After our consultation call, I’ll share an intake questionnaire with you to gather some biographical and contextual information. Then, during our initial session, I’ll review our confidentiality agreement, followed by providing an open space for you to tell whichever parts of your story you feel inclined to share. I’m always reading the room and will provide warm and direct guidance in our conversation with the intention to support you in exploring emerging themes and patterns as I hear them.
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My office for in-person sessions is located in West LA. I also offer telehealth sessions to those located anywhere in the state of California.
THE PROCESS
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While I can’t predict exactly how long therapy will take for you to feel meaningful change, most of my therapeutic relationships involve long-term work. In general, I work with clients for a minimum of 6 months, with no maximum time limit. You’re always the one who decides when you feel complete. And if at any point I sense that the work is no longer serving you, I’m ethically obligated to talk with you about termination and help guide next steps for continued care.
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While I strive to be highly responsive, I’m not able to provide emergency support. If you find yourself in a crisis that requires immediate attention, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room right away. For immediate mental health support, you may also contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988.
If you contact me during a crisis, I’ll do my best to connect with you as soon as possible. However, I may not be immediately available or in a private space to hold a confidential phone conversation.
LOGISTICS & FEES
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I’m not paneled with any insurance companies, which means I only accept payment out of pocket. I’m happy to provide superbills upon request so that you may submit a claim to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. I recommend contacting your insurance company prior to beginning therapy to confirm your policy’s out-of-network mental health benefits. Please note that I’m required to provide a mental health diagnosis in order for your insurance company to process the superbill, and I cannot guarantee reimbursement.
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For individual adult sessions, my fee is $275 per 50-minute session. For couples and families, my fee is $300 per 50-minute session. We may discuss extending our sessions to 75 or 100 minutes, and fees are prorated based on the 50 minute amount.
I offer a limited number of sliding scale spaces based on availability. Sliding scale fees vary depending on service type and length. We’ll discuss your specific rate before beginning our work together. You can find more information about sliding scale arrangements and current availability on my Contact page.
In the beginning of treatment, I generally recommend weekly sessions while we assess your needs together. Frequency may be adjusted over time based on what feels most supportive and appropriate for your care.
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If you need to cancel or reschedule your session, I ask that you provide at least 24 hours’ notice. This communication may take place via phone, text, or email (whichever you prefer). Sessions canceled with less than 24 hours’ notice will be charged the full session fee, as that time is reserved specifically for you. I may waive this fee in extenuating circumstances, on a case-by-case basis.
