FAQS

All sessions are held via a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform — no special software to download, just a private space and a reliable internet connection. Once you're scheduled, you'll receive a link ahead of your appointment that you can open from your computer, tablet, or phone. Online therapy looks and feels a lot like meeting in person: it's a real conversation, in real time, with the same depth and focus you'd expect from a traditional session. Many clients find that the convenience and privacy of telehealth actually makes it easier to open up.

A note for compliance: California law requires that you be physically located in California at the time of each session.

At this time, all sessions are offered online via secure video. This allows me to work with clients throughout California while maintaining the flexibility and privacy that many people prefer.

Individual therapy sessions are $215, and couples or partners sessions are $250. Payment is due at the time of service. All sessions are 50 minutes.

I am a private-pay practice and do not bill insurance directly. If you have out-of-network benefits, I'm happy to provide a superbill which is a detailed receipt you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. Reimbursement is never guaranteed, so I encourage you to contact your insurer directly to understand your specific benefits before we begin.

If cost is a concern, I encourage you to reach out. I'm happy to have an honest conversation about whether we can find a path forward that works for you.

The first session is really about getting to know each other. We'll talk about what's been on your mind, what brought you to therapy now, and what you're hoping to get out of our work together. I'll ask some questions, and you'll have plenty of space to ask questions of your own.

You don't need to have it all figured out before we meet; most people don't. There's no script to follow and nothing you need to prepare. My goal in that first session is simply for you to leave feeling like you were heard, that this feels like a space where you can be fully yourself, and that there's some clarity about whether working together makes sense.

There's no single answer to this, and honestly, that's a good thing. The length of therapy depends on your goals, the concerns you're bringing in, and the pace that feels right for you. Some people come in with a specific issue they want to work through in a handful of sessions. Others are looking for longer-term support and ongoing self-exploration. Both are valid.

We'll check in regularly about how things are going and whether the work still feels meaningful and useful. You're never locked in, and the decision about when to wrap up or take a break is always yours to make. My job is to make sure we're doing work that actually matters to you.

Under the No Surprises Act, you have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of the expected cost of your care before your first appointment. This is a federal requirement for clients who are paying out of pocket (i.e., not using insurance).

A Good Faith Estimate outlines the anticipated cost of services based on your treatment. It's not a contract or a guarantee of a specific number of sessions. It's simply a way to make sure you have a clear picture of what to expect financially before we get started. I'll provide this to you as part of your intake paperwork, and I'm always happy to answer questions about it.