what to expect in therapy
Learn more about how to get started and what to expect in the therapy process.
get started by booking a free consultation
During your free consultation, we can explore what your current needs and goals are.
This 15 minute call is an opportunity for you to get to know me and ask any questions you may have about the therapy process.
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The Therapeutic Process
You have taken a very positive step by deciding to seek therapy. The outcome of your treatment depends largely on your willingness to engage in this process, which may, at times, result in considerable discomfort.
Remembering unpleasant events and becoming aware of feelings attached to those events can bring on strong feelings of anger, depression, anxiety, etc. There are no miracle cures. I cannot promise that your behavior or circumstance will change. I can promise to support you and do my very best to understand you and repeating patterns, as well as to help you clarify what it is that you want for yourself.
Therapy is a financial, emotional, and time investment.
Therapy can give you the coping skills to support your mental health and wellness long term. When you choose me as your therapist, you invest in the value that I offer. Working with me includes:
In-person and online sessions for your convenience
24/7 online scheduling through a client portal that also allows you to send private messages or upload important things you wish to share with me
Being a priority as I only work with a small group of people at a time to ensure personalized and attentive treatment
Private text and phone access as needed through a HIPAA compliant mobile app
Ongoing, evidence-based treatment
Fees & Insurance
Individual Therapy
$180 // 50 minutes
couples Therapy
$200 // 50 minutes
Additional time
The fee for any additional time requested is discussed prior to your scheduled session.
Insurance
No insurance is accepted. For those who have PPO insurance, a superbill receipt can be provided to you for submission and reimbursement to your insurance plan. We cannot guarantee the reimbursement of services, as this is a discussion to be held between insurance and client.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations and re-scheduled sessions will be subject to a full charge if NOT RECEIVED AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE. This is necessary because a time commitment is made to you and is held exclusively for you. If you are late for a session, you may lose some of that session time.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Telehealth is offered to anyone within the state of California. In-person sessions are held at my office in Burbank, California.
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All major credit cards.
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Sliding scale is offered on an as-needed basis to those who qualify, and qualification is evaluated every two months. Sliding scale is limited to availability of slots.
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Self-scheduling can be done on the client portal on SimplePractice. Appointment days are Sunday-Friday. Availability of times are as follows: 9am-7pm (Monday-Thursday), 9am-3pm (Friday & Sunday).
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Cancellations and re-scheduled sessions will be subject to a full charge if NOT RECEIVED AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE. This is necessary because a time commitment is made to you and is held exclusively for you. If you are late for a session, you may lose some of that session time.
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The outcome of therapy depends largely on your willingness to participate in the process. If you are seeking short-term solution based therapy it is important to collaborate on treatment goals with your therapist as a way to ensure accountability from both yourself, the client and your therapist. Treatment length varies depending on the presenting problem and the goal. Times can be discussed after your initial assessment.
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After completing your initial consultation call, I will gather your information and email you the online intake forms and schedule your first appointment.
Ready to start your journey?
Getting the support you need is now more convenient than ever. You can get the help you’re looking for from the comfort of your own home, anywhere in the state of California. Looking for in-person support? Our office is located in Burbank, CA.
