FAQ

I am an out of network provider with health insurance companies. As a courtesy to clients with health insurance, I will provide a monthly "Superbill" with all information needed so that you may submit this to your health insurance company. Your health insurance company will then send you a reimbursement check for whatever funds you are due (minus deductible, copay, and coinsurance). Please contact your health insurance company and be sure you understand your policy's out of network benefits for mental health counseling. I can provide a list of questions to ask your insurance provider, so that you understand your coverage.

Your appointment time is reserved just for you. Therefore, I require a 24 hour cancellation notice left as a voicemail. Otherwise, you will be billed at your full fee. You will be billed a full fee for no shows as well.

I charge $180 per 50 minute sessions for individual therapy

My fee is $200 per 60 minute sessions for family therapy.

My fee is $90 for 30 minute sessions

Payment is due at the time that services are provided unless special circumstances require an alternate payment schedule.

Clients will need to maintain a valid form of payment (e.g. credit, debit, HSA, or FSA card) on file, which will be automatically billed after each appointment. If you are late to your session or need to leave early, then you will still be charged the full session fee based on the time we had agreed upon.

If a failed payment is not paid before your next appointment, I may cancel or reschedule your next appointment(s) until payment is made to avoid increasing the amount of your overdue bill. Accounts must be paid in full within 30 days.

You can pay via check, Zelle or credit card for in person sessions or credit card only for virtual sessions. You will be charged after the session. Payment must be received before the next session. If you have a balance your next session cannot be scheduled unless your fees are paid in full.

I have virtual availability in the evenings on Thursdays between 6:00 pm- and 8:00 pm. I am available for in person meetings in my downtown Pleasanton office on Fridays between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm. Sessions can be in person or telehealth as needed.

I do offer a 15 minute free consultation to better understand your needs and to see whether we are a good match. Please use the Contact me form on my website. Contacting me through e-mail is preferred.

My goal is to help you feel better and get unstuck as soon as possible. My style is compassionate, warm and straightforward. I’m a little nontraditional in a sense that I’m not a “blank slate” in sessions, rather a collaborative person centered participant. I tend to use multi level communication meaning that I involve your subconscious mind in therapy a lot. Therapy does not have to be a painful and long process.

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