FAQ

Please call me at 415-949-7638 to discuss a fee structure that would work for both of us. I offer sliding scale fees. My current fees are comparable to other licensed psychologists in the area. In case any of the above does not work for you, I would be happy to provide you with referrals.

We can start with an initial confidential phone consultation, at no charge. You can use the link here to directly book a free 30-minute phone consultation.

You are also welcome to contact me by phone or email to set up a consultation.

If you set up a phone consultation, please be sure to leave your number and insurance in the box labeled (“Please share anything that will help prepare for our meeting”).

I believe it is highly important to choose a therapist you feel most comfortable and connect with, so I am open to having 1 additional free phone consultation to help you determine, if we could be a good fit. If you feel we are not a good fit, I would be happy to provide you with referrals. Please click link to review considerations to account when choosing a therapist.

https://psychcentral.com/lib/how-to-choose-a-therapist-and-other-questions-about-psychotherapy/

I accept the following insurances: Lyra, United Healthcare, Oxford, Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem Blue Cross California, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, UMR, Oscar, Optum, UHC Student Resources, All Savers UHC, Harvard Pilgrim, Meritain, Nippon, United Healthcare Shared, Allied Benefit Systems Aetna, Surest (formerly Bind), Health Plan Inc., United Healthcare Global.

I am partnered with Alma and Headway. If you are unsure of your co-pay or eligibility, let me know and I can help with attaining this information.

If you are NOT insured by any of these, I am considered to be an out-of-network provider on other insurance plans. Therefore, I can provide an insurance statement - super-bills, which you can submit to your insurance company or employer for reimbursement.

Also, some people are able to use Flexible Spending Account (FSA)/Healthcare Spending Account (HSA) to pay for psychotherapy. If you are planning on involving other agencies to pay for psychotherapy, please check in with them and me prior to setting an appointment with me.

Your initial confidential phone consultation is free and will last up to 30 minutes. We can use that time to begin understanding your needs and goals, how they could fit with my therapeutic approach, or how psychotherapy works in general. This will be an opportunity for you to ask questions to better determine therapeutic fit. It may be helpful to review Approach and Specialities section to help you to determine whether a phone consultation is appropriate.

During our first session together, I will first discuss confidentiality, therapeutic expectations, and review any logistical information regarding insurance. Next, the first session will likely not feel similar to subsequent sessions, as I will ask several questions regarding your personal history (mental health history, familial dynamics, current presenting concerns, etc.,).

Prior to the end of session, we will discuss your goals, experiences, and takeaways you would like to have from therapy.

Lastly, we will collaboratively determine frequency (weekly, bi-weekly, or possibly more than once a week depending on your needs). Sessions are 50 minutes.

Sessions are currently virtual. However, sessions will be offered both virtually and in-person starting in 2024. With in-person appointments, being offered 1 day a week for clients who prefer in-person.