-Reasons you are seeking therapy at this time.
-If you have had therapy before and how you felt about it.
-Explaining the process of setting up your first appointment.
-Answering questions about fees and availability.
-Discuss my four session initial assessment process.

Sessions are 45 minutes long. Longer sessions are offered at a separate rate.

The length in treatment is dependent on the individual and the case provided. Generally, treatment ends when all therapeutic goals have been met or if client has decided to take steps toward termination.

I do not provide in-person sessions. All sessions are conducted via a HIPAA compliant telehealth platform.
As a California licensed clinician I cannot accommodate other states outside of CA. You must currently be a legal resident of California to qualify.

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 800-985-3059.

You are responsible for any session(s) you do not provide at least 24 hours notice of cancellation. Each late cancellation or no show appointment is subject to a $100.00 fee. Please note if you arrive late to your session, your session will still end at the originally anticipated time. You will not be able to make up that time and session cost will remain the same.

You are given a 15 minute grace period. If you are more than 15 minutes late to your session, I have the discretion to cancel session and you will be charged for no show or late cancellation.

Please note there will be times I may have a crisis or emergency. I ask for flexibility regarding such challenges as unprecedented events due occur. Please be aware that from time to time I may run behind on sessions. Please allow for a small cushion of time in the event of delays.

The four session assessment is to determine therapeutic fit, scope of practice and competency.
One of the reasons I do a four session assessment is to determine if it doesn't feel like a good fit and to determine if your case is within my scope of practice and competency. If this is the case, I am happy to provide outside referrals. My goal is get you the most effective treatment for you, whether it is with myself or an alternative.

Clinical Information is not provided to any outside parties except in 5 situations; child abuse, elder abuse, dependent adult abuse (physical, sexual abuse or negligence will be reported to appropriate authorities) danger to yourself (if you are suicidal my first concern is safety, emergency contacts will be contacted to ensure care and safety), danger to others (if you or a member of your family plans on harming someone I am legally obligated to contact local authorities.

Other Area of discussion; Release of Information to ancillary support such as doctor or psychiatrist to receive comprehensive treatment.

-Intake Assessment; discussing what brings you in, mental health and medical history, expectations for treatment.
-Limits of Confidentiality; educating you on my limits of confidentially and when legally or ethically required to breach confidentiality.
-Policies and Procedures; how therapy works, office policies and how to pay the agreed upon fee.
-Treatment Goals; setting the goals in a collaborative way insure they are met throughout the process of treatment.