Frequently Asked Questions

I have an office in San Francisco and Pacifica for in-person sessions. I am also available on-line (California only) if that is more convenient.

Yes. I offer in-person sessions at my San Francisco and Pacifica offices

My fee is $225 per 50-minute session. I do have two lower-fee spots available for clients who are experiencing a period of financial hardship. Please ask me about these spots if you feel that you are in such a time in your life.

I take payment in the form of credit/debit card, HSA and FSA, cash and check.

No, I don't. I am an out-of-network provider. I provide a superbill at the end of each month that you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.

Before we start, I recommend calling the number on the back of your insurance card and asking:

• Does my plan include out-of-network coverage for mental health?

• What is my annual deductible for mental health benefits?

• What percentage of the fee does my plan reimburse?

• Is there a limit on the number of sessions covered per year?

Therapy is a tool to help you heal as well as develop inner resources with which you can meet your life experiences with confidence. Every therapeutic journey is different! I am here to provide support for as long as you need.

Additionally, I’ve seen clients for years who decide to take a break and come back when something arises that they find challenging. Therapy offers them a safe place to explore and gain clarity on how to resolve challenges in ways that support the life they want to create. I am always happy to hear from past clients no matter how long it has been.

My primary orientation is humanistic and existential, which means I am interested in you as a whole person rather than a set of symptoms, and in the questions about meaning and purpose that often sit underneath what brings someone to therapy. I am trauma informed and draw on Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and cognitive behavioral approaches when they are useful.

In practice, the part that matters most is how we work together. I am warm, engaged, and responsive. We will be in a conversation where I will listen, ask clarifying questions, and offer my perspective as needed.

Psychologists in California do not prescribe medication. If medication seems worth considering, I will talk with you about it and can refer you to a psychiatrist or work alongside your primary care doctor.

Before scheduling a therapy session, I will talk wtih you on a free 20 minute consultation call. This gives us the chance to get to know each other. Here’s what you can expect:

~I’ll ask you about why you are seeking therapy

~I’ll tell you a bit about myself and my approach as a therapist

~You can ask me any questions about therapy that you might have

~We’ll discuss my rate, insurance coverage, and availability

I work with adults of any gender. While social conditioning differs somewhat by gender, anxiety, self-worth, and feeling stuck at midlife show up for everyone.

We start with a few questions about what brought you to therapy now and what your therapy goals are. You will have a chance to ask me anything you want to know about how I work. I will share my thoughts on how therapy works best, my expectations related to cancellations, being a mandated reporter, and confidentiality.

You can start wherever you are. There is no need to prepare for our first meeting. You don't need to tell me your whole history in the first hour, and nothing you share has to be organized before you say it.

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The full fee will be charged if no notice is given at least 48 hours prior to appointment.

Two missed, including cancelled appointments are allowed per year, missed appointments in excess will be charged at the full fee.

Under the No Surprises Act, you have the right to receive an estimate of what your care will cost if you are not using insurance. I will provide one at the start of our work together, and you can ask for an updated estimate at any time.