Evidence-based psychotherapy includes therapy practices and treatment protocols shown to be effective through large, randomized clinical trials. Therapy can be a significant emotional and financial investment, which is why I only deliver treatments supported by science. My extensive research training helps me evaluate treatments, understand how they work, and determine which treatment is most likely to be effective for each client.

Many people come to therapy not knowing if the difficulties they are experiencing qualify as a mental health diagnosis. I have conducted hundreds of structured diagnostic interviews during my career and am an expert in psychodiagnostic assessment. Part of our work together in the first few sessions will be focused on symptom assessment.

Mental health issues exist on a spectrum, and can change with time and circumstance. I work with clients who are distressed by their symptoms or having trouble functioning, whether or not they have a mental health diagnosis.

Many factors, including your prior experience with therapy, current symptoms, and therapy goals, will impact the length of treatment. We will discuss the likely duration of treatment when collaboratively developing your treatment plan and flexibly adapt as treatment progresses.

At this time, I do not bill insurance and am considered an “out of network” provider. Many insurance plans reimburse for out of network mental/behavioral health services. Should you wish to use insurance, I am able to provide you with a “superbill” that you can submit to your insurance provider as part of the reimbursement process. It is your responsibility to determine your out of network benefits with your insurance company, should you wish to use them, prior to initiating treatment.

My fees are similar to those of other California-licensed psychologists with similar training and experience. I have a limited number of sliding-scale slots for individuals with low income. I am especially passionate about providing accessible psychotherapy services for healthcare trainees and providers.

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 items and 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. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees. If you are not planning to use insurance to cover any part of your treatment, make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service. 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.

Sessions canceled less than 24 hours in advance will be charged the full session fee as I am unable to fill the slot with another client.