Frequently Asked Questions


CAN I SEE YOU IF I DON’T LIVE IN SAN FRANCISCO?

  • Yes!  You can be located anywhere in California for us to work together 

  • We will meet via a secure, HIPAA-compliant online therapy platform.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ONLINE THERAPY?

  • Flexibility in scheduling 

  • No commuting required (this can be much easier on teens who are juggling school/homework, sports, extracurriculars, friends, and therapy)

  • Confidential and secure therapeutic sessions from the comfort of your own space

HOW OFTEN DO I MEET WITH YOU?

  • Sessions are 50 minutes in length and I ask that we meet weekly when we start.

  • If I am working with your child, I do ask that parents/guardians join part of the initial session in order to ensure everyone is on the same page about treatment. I will work collaboratively with you (and your child, if applicable) to identify the most ideal frequency for ongoing sessions in order to meet desired outcomes and goals.

  • It is important to me that parents are involved in treatment, though that process is individualized for each client. I can support parents through coaching in one-on-one sessions as well as phone calls, and may request that parents join for a family therapy session from time to time as needed.

WHAT ARE YOUR FEES?

  • $205 for a 50-minute individual therapy session

  • $235 for a 50-minute couple/family therapy session

DO YOU ACCEPT INSURANCE?

  • I do not currently accept insurance. 

  • I can provide you with a receipt to submit to your insurance if you have an out of network or PPO plan. 

  • I accept cash, check, and credit cards.

WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?

  • I have a 24 hour cancellation policy that I ask clients to honor.  I will charge my full fee for missed sessions, but I will also do my best to be flexible in rescheduling for a different day that week if applicable.

  • Many therapists have strict policies around limiting the number of cancellations to 2-3 per year, but I find that setting stringent rules can make clients feel somewhat hostage to their own therapy. I want you to want to come to our sessions. If the therapy is working, you will prioritize it.

HOW DO I GET STARTED?

  • Please reach out to me to schedule a 20 minute phone consultation session.  We can explore if working together would be a good fit for you and/or your child.