Frequently Asked Questions

I do not provide in-person sessions or have a physical office location.

My practice is completely virtual, so I can meet you wherever you are, as long as you are in a confidential space in California with reliable Internet access.

Teletherapy is a way of conducting therapy sessions virtually in a secure, HIPAA-compliant manner.

It only requires access to reliable Internet and a device that allows video conferencing.

Accessibility and convenience: Do therapy from the comfort and convenience of your home, office, car, or other space that works for you.

Time: You’ll save it when you’re not sitting in traffic or commuting to and from an office.

Cost: Save money on gas and transportation!

I am an out-of-network provider for most PPO health insurances.

Upon request, I can provide you with a “Superbill” to submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement.

If you need a Superbill, you should ask your insurance company about your deductible, when it will be renewed, and your reimbursement rate.

Please note that working without insurance gives you more privacy and agency in your treatment.

I have a 24-hour cancellation policy. If an appointment is canceled with less than 24 hours’ notice, I charge the price of our discussed fee.

I charge this fee to reserve our appointment time so it can’t be offered to another client.

I’m a marriage and family therapist, but I see men and women individually, too. I treat individuals from a systemic perspective, considering family dynamics and history as a core factor contributing to present issues.

Women make up about half my caseload. Many of my female clients have expressed appreciation for my warm and welcoming presence, and several have told me how working with me has helped them heal from damaging relationships with men in the past.

We’ll explore why you’re here and your expectations for therapy. We’ll also identify treatment goals to zero in on what we’ll address in therapy.

Bring your authentic self! If you are seeking help, I need to get to know the real YOU.

If you don’t know your authentic self, that’s a great place to start!

Yes, I have. I very much believe in the work of therapy. I know how vulnerable it can be to be a client, and I also know how beneficial it can be.

So many things! I could easily get on a soapbox and rant about the countless misconceptions that pop culture perpetuates about therapy. For example…

I won’t make you lie on a couch (unless you want to). And not every session is a “breakthrough” session. And most TV therapists have really poor boundaries!