Are you a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist?

I am currently a registered associate Marriage and Family Therapist, meaning I am still accruing my hours for licensure. I am supervised by Dr. Laura Steele, who is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Dr. Steele oversees all my cases to ensure the highest level of care for my clients.

Do you take insurance?

I am paneled with Cigna, United Healthcare, Anthem, and Aetna. For any other insurance, I am considered an out-of-network provider. However, depending on your current health insurance provider or employee benefit plan, it is possible for services to be covered in full or in part. Please contact your provider to verify how your plan compensates you for psychotherapy.

I’d recommend asking these questions to your insurance provider to help determine your benefits:

• Does my health insurance plan include mental health benefits?

• Do I have a deductible? If so, what is it and have I met it yet?

• Does my plan limit how many sessions per calendar year I can have? If so, what is the limit?

• Do I need written approval from my primary care physician in order for services to be covered?

What is the cost of a session?

My rate is $150 for a 50 minute session.

I have a limited amount of sliding scale spots available for those with financial hardship.

How much should I expect my overall treatment to cost?

While I wish we could give guarantees in therapy, so much is dependent on each client’s unique needs. That being said, you have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost.

Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services.

When you begin treatment, you’ll receive a Good Faith Estimate in your intake paperwork. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call (800) 985-3059.

Do you offer phone/online therapy (telehealth)?

I currently offer in-person sessions as well as telehealth sessions on a HIPAA compliant video conferencing service. I can provide virtual therapy to anyone within the state of California.

What is your cancellation policy?

Sessions need to be cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the beginning of your scheduled session, otherwise you will be responsible to pay the full session fee.

How do I get started?

Contact me today, either via email or phone, and I’ll be happy to answer any questions and connect to see if I’m the right fit for you!

What can I expect during a therapy session?

In a therapy session, you can expect to talk about your thoughts, feelings, and concerns. Your therapist will listen, provide feedback, offer strategies for coping, and work with you to explore solutions to your challenges. It’s a therapist’s job to create a space where you feel safe to share openly and honestly, without fear of being judged, but therapists understand that it takes time to build that kind of trust, and we’re willing to work at your pace.

How will I know if therapy is working for me?

You will typically notice improvements in your emotional well-being, coping skills, and problem-solving abilities. Ideally you’ll experience more satisfaction in your relationships and life in general. You should feel a sense of progress and a reduction in the symptoms or challenges that brought you to therapy.