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Frequently Asked Questions

  • My standard rate for individual therapy is $150. My standard rate for couples therapy is $225.

    If you are facing financial difficulties, or wish to inquire about a sliding scale (Sliding scale is based on San Diego’s median income), please let me know.

    My rates are subject to change.

  • I currently accept the following insurances for individual clients at this time through my contract with Headway:

    • Aetna

    • Oscar Health

    • Oxford

    • United Healthcare

    Insurance coverages are subject to change.

  • I don’t take insurance for couples therapy for several reasons, but primarily due to insurances requiring only one single individual to be identified as the primary client with a billable diagnosis. I do not single out an individual of a dyadic pair as the primary client (revoking the client privilege for the other), and z-codes for relational challenges are not acceptable diagnosis by most insurances.

  • A Superbill is a detailed receipt of payment that a patient can submit to their insurance for reimbursement. It includes information about the services provided, the costs incurred, identifiable client/provider information, as well as the diagnosis for the client.

    I can provide a Superbill upon request for individual therapy clients. I cannot guarantee the success of reimbursement as it varies based on your specific insurance plan.

  • I see clients Monday through Friday 9:00AM to 5:00PM.

    Individual therapy sessions are blocked for an hour.

    Couples therapy sessions are blocked for an hour and half.

  • At this time, I’m only available to see clients through telehealth.

    If you strongly prefer in-person therapy, please let me know.

Scenic view of a wooden cabin overlooking a lake with mountains in the background, surrounded by tall grass and trees.
Stone steps and patio leading to a grassy hillside with a wooden structure, set against a backdrop of mountains with snow-capped peaks.

Less Frequently Asked Questions

  • Please let me know 24 hours in advance from your appointment time!

    My policy is to charge the full fee without a 24 hours notice unless there was an emergency, illness, or other significant circumstances.

  • As I am currently licensed only in the state of California; I am unable to see clients outside of California at this time. This includes clients who actively move/travel/work across state lines.

    Please let me know if you plan on traveling, as we will have to schedule for times that you will be physically located in the State of California.

  • The field of mental health is vast! There are many degrees, certificates, and licenses that have their advantages based on their own training, scope, approach, and settings.

    My graduate degree in Marriage and Family Therapy differentiate me from other similar fields where the emphasis on relationships and family systems play a big part in how I conceptualize therapy.

    Psychologists have doctorate in Ph.D or Psy.D, and are trained in therapy, assessments, and research. Psychiatrists are medical doctors with MD/DO, who are able to prescribe psychiatric medications for mental health treatment in addition to therapy.

    As such, only doctorates/doctors are able to provide psychological tests/assessments.

  • I’d be happy to answer them! Please reach out to me via the contact page or my email with any other questions, no matter how big/small.

    I hope I can help answer any questions you may have, and assist you in your journey.

    Thanks!